Compare Montgomery & West Wight Potter Sailboats

The Montgomery 17 and West Wight Potter 19 sailboats provide comfortable accommodations in a compact form factor. Easy to tow, rig and launch, both are choices for weekend getaways.

  1. Similarities

    • Both can sail in less than 2' of water

      They feature shoal draft for shallow water sailing and safety features like the bow pulpit, positive flotation and self-draining cockpits. Comfort features include a forward hatch for ventilation, full sitting headroom, a small galley, 12-volt lights, room for a portable head and sleeping for four. Both boats are sold manufacturer-direct throughout the United States.

    Cost

    • A Sailboat Winch

      Including the boat and trailer, the Montgomery 17 is priced at $19,300 in 2010, 18 percent higher than the West Wight Potter 19's $15,995.

      The Montgomery 17 comes equipped with winches, wire halyards, and a genoa track that are not included with the West Wight Potter. The optional winches and genoa track are $525 for the Potter.

    Design Differences

    • Despite being 19 inches longer LOA (length over all), the West Wight Potter is only 6 inches longer LWL (length at the waterline). LWL is used to calculate the theoretical maximum hull speed.

      The Potter is 375 lbs. lighter than the Montgomery. Adding a trailer and equipment, the estimated towing weight of the Potter is 1,925 lbs. compared to the Montgomery's estimated 2,300 lbs.

      The Montgomery 17 has 600 lbs. of ballast compared to the Potter's 300 lbs.