Pogo 8, 50
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Caracteristics: Length: 8.50m Waterline length: 8.30m Boam: 3.60m Displacement: 2800kg Queel west: 850kg Draft: 1.75m Headroom: 1,87 m Berth: 6 Tonnage: 7.86T Main Sail:26 m2 Genoa: 27 m2 Spi: 74 m2 Twin rudder Certification A UNSINKABLE Architect: Pierre Rolland Interior design :Patrick Roseo

It is 6 years now since we launched the Pogo 8.50, which was elected « Boat of the Year » in 2001 by Voile Magazine and distinguished itself during many races like La Transquadra (first place in solo in 2001, second and third places in 2003, fifth, sixth and seventh in 2005, and there were 17 Pogo 8.50 on the departure line) or during the Ostar in 2005 with Lionel Reigner (who won the Jester Trophy and “Petit Bateau” cup which conccerns the first sailing ship under 35’). This boat was designed for the racing sailors who want a mixed-programme sailing boat.The Shipyard and the architect...

Off-shore conception: safety and performance This sailing boat with a seafaring conception takes one’s inspiration from the 60’ open. The Pogo is built with a sturdy and very tidy construction. It is thought out for the sea safety. As we are always feeling better in our boat than in a drifting life-raft, it is approved unsinkable, moreover the stern and the prow are equipped with crash-boxes and the watertight companionway was tested by VERITAS. On the outside, safety and functionality were tested with some skipper in the open-sea the long ergonomic toeclips allow secure moving along the...

Improvements in 2006 For the hundredth copy of the Pogo 8.50, the yard has decided to make new moulds and to optimize the deck design. Like on the Pogo 2 and Pogo 40, we have moved the toe-clips and made larger the non-slip coating areas in order to optimize and secure the moving. The new plan of the front working area integrates the new carbon boom, the endless line furler, the stermhead fitting The new companionway is gentler and allows a quick access to the engine. Lastly, like all of the line, we have chosen the best quality for the fitting (HARKEN and WICHARD). The shipyard wants to...

Technical Specifications Length: 8.50m Boam: 3.60m Draft: 1.75m Displacement: 2800kg Queel west: 850kg Headroom: 1,87 m Berth: 6 Twin rudder UNSINKABLE Inboard engine: 10 or 18 cv Certification A Materiels Hull : glass/polyester Deck : sandwich glass/polyester/balsa Architects Architect: Pierre Rolland Interior design : Patrick Roseo