User blog comment:C. Scar/Ship Customization - Plans/@comment-5582269-20111208025638/@comment-2113612-20111209041735

Each ship class has its pro's and con's. I took 19 rare material chests with my Fortune Hunter War Galleon. Had a full crew of 10. I did a run with a Streamline III War brig with a crew of 4 and took down 9 rare. Your performance against warships, and hunters matters more about ye crew then ye ship. I can sink warships with a good crew on a light galleon. Conversely I will get sunk no matter what ship I have with a poor crew. If ye like to sail, then the search for materials will be a blast. I love it!