@sgt-palooggoo There is nothing in this world quite so majestic as a well-organized, fluid, experienced crew of four Pirates managing a Galleon like a well oiled machine. It's truly a thing of beauty and I hope everyone gets to experience it at some point during their time on the seas. I really think this is how the developers saw the game being played in their mind when it was in its infancy.
But a crew of four is sometimes hard to put together and I find myself sailing solo in a neat little Sloop more often these days. The extra challenge, while extremely aggravating at first with the introduction of Shrouded Spoils and Forsaken Shores, brings immense pride and a feeling of accomplishment once you learn how to do it successfully.
The Brigantine is fecal-matter.
The rowboat is in another class entirely. I don't consider it to be the same as the other vessels. It is the only water vessel that I want to have with me 100% of the time. No matter what I'm sailing on when I load into the game, I always look for a rowboat. They are just too useful to not have. I really wish we could have two, in case one breaks in some unfortunate event.
Now I will elaborate on the brig. For me, it is too cramped. For some reason I feel like I have less room in it then I do in a sloop. When I am below deck I get stuck on everything and it feels difficult to navigate inside of. I also don't like the fact that it is lacking a rear castle. It is quick though, I'll give it that.