Quote Originally Posted by RobbieW View Post
I wasnt conciously trying to argue that ballast stability was inherently more stable than form - however I think in a roll-over situation a boat with high ballast stability will right more easily than one with high form stability.
Yes and no. The determining factor I think is the upside down shape and buoyancy, wide and flat flush deck is very stable upside down, wide with a raised coachroof and so on is not. The important thing is not to get upside down in the first place!