As Sven said above, too much attention to one feature can be a draw back in some aspects. I like the idea (haven't tested it yet) if the ships were able to rock more, be affected by the winds, etc. Though there is still a lot of improvements they could do, for example, make the ships seem more realistic. Sailing a war galleon next to outcast.. the size is dramatic. A war frigates sails are as tall as, if not taller, than Kingshead Fort. So an increase in size of the islands would be nice, as well as the distance between them. It wold make things seem much more piratey when sailing a ship like the Black Pearl across long distances of ocean and making port at an island to resupply, etc. Another feature to the ships they could add are a pirate's personal flag and allowing the members to go below deck to man the broadsides; a brig wouldn't hurt either
. Though I think the new Boss Battle [New Goliath] could be foreshadowing the new ship class. - Remember the Name the Ship contest
. All in all, they do make some good improvements with a few draw backs attached. I just hope they don't make too may changes that will have a negative affect on the game.