Odd, I haven't noticed any different in knocking down masts. I never cared for hitting the sails themselves. I always aim for the bottom of the masts, that way it all comes down at once and I don't have to chew at it. Chain shot seems to be more effective if they're closer since it's a wider projectile, otherwise I use firebrand or the normal round shot.
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I've yet to see any effect of blowing away masts at all in SvS, as they tend to be repaired faster than the next section can be damaged
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I've knocked the masts down in SvS and it does stop them if they're not cheating. Not sure how someone could repair a missing mast in real life while in the middle of the ocean. If repairing a ship repairs a missing mast, that's wack. It's gone.