Ernie, After researching this site intensively, I decided to buy an M-15. I have owned a Macgregor 26, Catalina 22, two Potter 15's and one P-19. The Monty is an entirely different animal with almost as much space below as the P-19 (more room in v-berth, less for sitting). After deciding that I wanted the Montgomery, I drove 3,600 miles round trip to get her,sight unseen,- Cape Cod to little Rock, Ark. Go for it! Bo