Ah, 1X is a pretty sore subject around here. Get The Grey Wolves 1.1a super mod and be happy! Remember to do a clean install...get rid of all orphan folders and the folder in MY DOCUMENTS named SH3. Get the 1.4 correct patch, then load in TGW mod. GWX will be out shortly to load up. It is in beta testing now.
Ships that take an hour to sink. You answered your own dilemma, hit the sweet spot in the GW mod and she will blow up and break in two. This mod was an attempt at realism and it did a find job of it as well! If you are looking for the one hit kill everytime here you will probably not find it as often as you like.
No one will flame you for your opinion on certain mods or aspects of the game.
Welcome aboard Swab!