On Sat, 11 Jan 2014 14:35:29 -0500, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

Yup. Train a couple to operate the .50. They're not difficult to operate, or clear, if there's a
jam.
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Hope you're having a spectacular day!


Once again, you are dismissing the fact that most pirate boardings take
place at night, when those on the large ship cannot see the pirate
boats. What are you going to be shooting at with those weapons? Passing
waves?

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That's nonsense. There are many excellent night vision and infrared
detection devices available - reasonably priced also.