Honestly, there will be lots and lots and lots of Drake Cutlass' flying around in the verse lateron, and only the smallest share will be flown by pirates. Therefore I think it will make no difference at all. As for the Cat, I am unsure currently. But when CIG dropped the first thoughts about laying a status penalty on her, then I think the Cat will also become an often seen transporter. I assume that because of her defence capabilities, which is imho a huge plus in opposite to the Hull series, especially A + B.