>It's also not obvious that it would provide much protection from a typhoon, or even a large storm. So long as the structure on top holds up a floating post wi

>It's also not obvious that it would provide much protection from a typhoon, or even a large storm. So long as the structure on top holds up a floating post with a bunch of weight in the bottom should basically laugh at any storm. It can't roll. It just moves up and down with the waves. It's like a winter mooring buoy. The stability is exactly why this method of construction is chosen.