After all, it is a fifteen foot boat... I have sailed a couple of times in the M-15. You are absolutely right, in that it is easily transportable. So easy in fact I nearly bought one so I could keep my Honda and not buy a larger less fuel efficient vehicle. However... I bought the M-17. When I sailed the M-15 there was only two of us. There would have been room for a couple more people, and the boat will surely love to carry the extra weight. Problem being, where would you "comfortably" put the extra people?... I bought the M-17. I used to own a Potter 15. Okay boat, has a compression post right in the middle of the cabin, not to mention the centerboard trunk. The M-15 has a very large and open cabin with no post. One person (two kids) can easily hang out in the cabin. However, that's not to much of a social cruise... I bought the M-17 After pondering the alternative, my needs and requirements... I saved up the extra needed, got the "two foot itus" bug and went with the M-17. Like the M-15, she has a very nice cabin, roomy cockpit, definitely strong and overbuilt and my most prized attribute, she is very seaworthy. In my opinion, when you look at the other craft out there, the M boats are on top. They cost a little more (unless you get lucky) than the competition (opposition)... However, the extra will be worth it when it comes to the security and safety you'll enjoy should you get into a good blow. And there's the resale value. You'll find the used boats in good condition to be a tad expensive. But, don't forget ... your boat will be a tad expensive when it comes time for resale. Unless you pass it on to the kids (lots of M Boat owners do). There you go... I'm pretty sure someone else can add volumes to my perception of the M-15 as I haven't owned one. I do love the way they sail, the way they look, the compliments and questions at the dock, the space in the cabin, the durability and seaworthy construction. I just got caught up in the size thing. For me, I hate spending money on gas for an inefficient (in comparison) tow vehicle. However, when we go sailing the wind is free and with the extra size my options aren't as limited. Good luck in your boat search... BTW, if you sign your post we can be a little more polite and direct the answer to you. This owners group is one of the best I've ever been privileged to join, nice folks - very friendly. Bill - San Francisco Bay M-17 #496 "Tiperary"