any good self respecting hydroplane with a rolls royce turbine engine will
get you the horsepower and by the way you will be able to outrun all but the
most determined and waterborne pirate. unfortunately they don't sail worth
a durn if you want that speed because the rigging will create a bit of drag
at speeds over 150 knots and if the rigging is a little bit out of tune it
is likely to provide uneven drag which in a hydro often had less than
desirable results. now if you don't mind keeping the speed down it might
sail sort of like a cat but of course it is probably going to give a little
more leeway than what you really want and likely won't point very high.
still if piracy is a serious concern the hydro is a choice to consider
seriously. now with a little bit of modification they make a very good
offensive sort of anti pirate boat but that involves installing 20mm cannon
in the bow. the cost is going to go up for that because such weapons are in
high demand in the middle east right now. still very few pirates will want
to tangle with a boat that can push over 150 knots and will come at them
with guns blazing.

yep, that would be a good choice

brian