International West Wight Potter 19 Sailboats for Sale

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19' · 5.79 m

The West Wight Potter 19 is perhaps the most recognizable "microcruiser" in the history of American fiberglass boatbuilding. Designed by Herb Stewart and introduced in 1971 by International Marine, the vessel was conceived as a larger, more capable companion to the legendary Stanley Smithdesigned West Wight Potter 15. Unlike many trailer sailors of its era that prioritized racing lines, the Potter 19 (often abbreviated as the P19) was engineered with a "boxy but beautiful" philosophy, utilizing a hardchine hull and high freeboard to maximize interior volume and stability. Built for over four decades by International Marine, the boat has earned a cultlike following due to its unique combination of beachability, positive flotation, and a galvanized steel daggerboard that allows it to navigate waters as shallow as six inches.