[Vangelis]

Think about it, I have 5 points on ramming speed, 5 points on increase speed by 20% and 5 points on the full sail ability.

A fast War Galleon can get to almost anywhere before any other player can, which means more plunder. I have also spent 5 skill points on increased plunder :-)

Speed is everything as far as I'm concerned. (Wasn't this the Black Pearl's main strength?) I don't care about ramming a ship, I use it for speed. My War Galleon can take down a Navy Monarch in 2-3 broadsides anyway without upgrades to the cannons, and I have a strategy that makes the enemy cannons miss me.

The enemy locks onto you with broadsides, and fires at your projected path. Thus, when you see them launch a broadside, just stop the ship completely. Misses every time.