West Wight Potter 15 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Stanley T. Smith/Herb. Stewart·1979·~2,500 hulls·HMS Marine
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · lifting
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
15' · 4.57 m
Displ.
475 lbs · 215 kg
First year
1979

The West Wight Potter 15 is perhaps the most recognizable "microcruiser" in the world, a vessel that defies its diminutive 15foot length with a reputation for extreme stability and offshore capability. Originally designed by Stanley Smith in 1960 and later adapted for fiberglass production by Herb Stewart and International Marine, the "Potter 15" was conceived as a boat that could handle the punishing conditions of the North Sea while remaining light enough to be towed by a compact car. Its signature silhouette—characterized by a highclinker styled bow, a pronounced hard chine, and a cabin trunk that provides surprising volume—has remained largely unchanged for decades. The hull is constructed of handlaid fiberglass with integrated foam flotation, a feature that renders the boat virtually unsinkable and provides a level of psychological security rarely found in vessels of this size.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 4,000
Ask, not sold · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (85.7%) · United Kingdom (14.3%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

West Wight Potter 15 listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 6 listings (85.7%), followed by United Kingdom.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

7 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 4,0006385.7%
United Kingdom$ 1,0101114.3%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Cornish Crabbers Shrimper 1919.25'$ 14,6445838
Cape Dory 2524.83'$ 10,0002710
Cape Cutter 1923.62'$ 18,6792013
Sadler 25 Mk II24.33'$ 6,7321710
Cornish Crabbers Crabber 22$ 36,2881510
Friendship 2222'$ 9,250129
Fox Terrier 2222.08'$ 23,212116
Saffier SC 6.521.33'$ 57,883114
Norfolk Gypsy23.83'$ 22,150103
West Wight Wight Potter 1918.75'$ 7,90092
West Wight Wight Potter 15You are here$ 4,00074

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used West Wight Potter 15 cost?+
The median asking price for a used West Wight Potter 15 over the past 12 months is $4,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many West Wight Potter 15 sailboats are for sale?+
4 West Wight Potter 15 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 7 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are West Wight Potter 15 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the West Wight Potter 15 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are West Wight Potter 15 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used West Wight Potter 15 listings over the past 12 months are United States (85.7%), United Kingdom (14.3%).
05What should I look at instead of a West Wight Potter 15?+
Comparable models include Cornish Crabbers Shrimper 19, Cape Dory 25, Cape Cutter 19. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.