[Mind-numbed Robot]

Problem is most of the pirate ships are fiberglass speedboats, and there are thousands of little islands and coves for them to hide in. The Staight of Malaca is as long as California.

Thanks. I knew my suggestion was overly simple. It seems that if the attackers are using small speed boats then boarding these large vessels requires cooperation from the larger vessels. Collusion perhaps? Seems that a minimum of arms on the larger vessels could repel those folks.

[presidio9]

If you are looking for an interesting "Beach Novel" this summer, might I suggest "Balance of Power" by James W. Huston? I picked it up after Rush talked about it on his show last year. I couldn't put it down. It is a Clancy-type thriller that deals partially with this subject.