Their great speed was often their best advantage. Cutters were good vessels for scouting and competing against ships like Schooners or Xebecs that were often captained by pirates.

快速是它最大的优势，军用快船在搜索和对抗双桅纵帆船以及小型三桅船方面表现出色，所以它们经常成为海盗头子的首选。