HotDog

The currency should be changed to the Spanish dollar, the real del a ocho (piece of eight). This silver coin was legal tender with any nation at the time.

Interesting thoughts.

Is it possible to get an official word on teak's characteristic, because so far ive noticed nothing. Some say this is as intended, others not.

I think repair modules and survival mode should be merged into one. Sailing crew mode should also be given a buff so that each of the crew modes is as useful as gunnery. A captain should be contemplating switching modes several times a minute

Im not sure about everything suggested but I like a lot of it. Mostly, I totally agree the 'chase' requires speed variation and a skill based approach which gives you that 'thrill of the chase'.

Yes indeed. Its just looks silly.