Ironhawk is a big Test Poster with lots of information on findings and experiences (his latest two threads on his findings are below)
http://www.piratesonlineforums.com/f...ead.php?t=6242
http://www.piratesonlineforums.com/f...ead.php?t=6057
I myself just posted a blog with some of my personal experiences, and that can be found here...
http://www.piratesonlineforums.com/f...blog.php?b=189
The Inner / Outer Hull Damage I think is going to be the bigger adjustment than the SvS - simply because the playstyle is so much different than before and affects both SvS and normal sailing (and I agree with Iron on this - the reduction is TOO much, - it should be somewhat reduced, but I think they went a bit far with it)... I haven't been able to try the Hex Eater Shot remark Iron referrs to... but should I get my Test Pirate's Pistol to 12 (only 2 away now for Hex) I'll test it out and give comments then