Pogo30. A small rocket

A small 30 feet boat that can cross the ocean and affront any weather. This is the Pogo30. Designed by Finot-Conq and built by Pogo Structures in France, she has the genes of the mini650 class and this is more than evident: robust structure, wide beam, form stability, double rudders, deep keel, carbon mast, square top main… Actually our Pogo30 EIXURIT has already crossed the Atlantic and has now returned to the windy waters of Aegean.
With voluminous shape, she offers plenty of cockpit and interior comfort, that can only be found in cruisers at least 10ft longer.
Speed
- Sail area /Displacement 2/3 = 32.97 for upwind (D=2.8t, Upwind SA = 65.5m² )
- Sail area /Displacement 2/3 = 71.45 for downwind. (D=2.8t, Downwind SA=142 m²)
Optimized hull:
- Flat hull shape optimized for planing both upwind and downwind
- Pronounced rocker => minimal drag in light airs + bow up when sailing downwind in strong breeze
Certainly Polar Diagrams are theoretical predictions assuming certain “ideal” conditions (perfect trimming, sails’ conditions, steering etc). However, they do provide however a useful tool when it comes to comparing yachts. Double digit boat speed sensations are now for everybody!
Comfort

Interior and exterior comfort that you can only find in much bigger yachts.
Interiors: 2 cabins, WC, kitchen, fridge, storage, excellent ventilation
Deck: Large and unobstructed cockpit, cockpit shower, low diving platform
Sailing fast does not have to be uncomfortable!
Safety

Absolute safety. Sail relaxed, feel and be safe at all times, no compromise on that! Safety comes from 5 basic characteristics: Robust structure, Stability, Unsinkability, Offshore design, Speed potential Robust structure:
- Hull reinforced both longitudinally and transversally
- All bulkheads are structurally integrated
- Extra reinforcement on highly stressed areas of hull and deck (winches, rudder pits, engine etc.)
- Keel pivots backwards to absorb a grounding shock
- Structures naval yard construction quality
Stability:
- Very low center of gravity – below the hull. 0.95 out of the 1.0tons of total keel weight, located at the lowest part from -2m to -2.5m.
- Keel/Displacement ratio is at 1.0/2.8=35.7% (most cruising yachts have <30% , most racer/cruisers are rarely above 35%)
- Significant righting moment
- Form stability (3.7m beam compared to ~2.75m in conventional boats of similar length)
- 2.5m deep keel
- AVS (angle of vanishing stability) = 124o, with keel down
- AVS = 100o with keel up.
- Even with the keel lifted, the Pogo30 could be classified as a Class B Design Category under ISO 12217 (minimum required AVS= 130o -0.005xDisplacement = 130o -0.005×1800 = 116.5o >95o)
- Twin rudders inclined to leeward.
- Always a rudder fully submerged for control.
- Rudder stands ~vertical => no hydrodynamic lift => steering is always soft and responsive
- When downwind both the rudders in the water => extra stability.
- When upwind only one of the rudders remains submerged => reduced drag
Un-sinkability:
- Buoyancy foam below front and aft cabins
- Watertight aft and bow crash compartments
Offshore design:
- All controls and manoeuvres are cockpit lead.
- All winches are close to the cockpit’s central axis. The crew does not have to lean towards the yacht’s extremity for monoeuvring
- No permanently fixed table that can seriously hurt the crew during rough seas
- Banks protect from incoming waves
- Open aft section for immediate drainage in case a wave breaks into the cockpit.
- Watertight sliding door is not the classic detachable panel type, but always in place, and ready to be closed at any time
- Life-raft is stored permanently within the cockpit for immediate access and safe deployment in case of emergency
Speed: Being fast is an element of safety per se:
- reach shelter quickly
- escape from a weather front
Pogo12.50 safety features
Life raft under cockpit floor for immediate access in case of emergency(1), Low center of gravity (2), Twin rudders for stability and control (3),Sliding watertight door (4), Open aft section for immediate drainage (5).
Technical Specifications
Pogo30
Hull, deck & rigging | |
Length overall | 9.14m |
Max beam | 3.7m |
Draft | 1.05m/2.5m |
Light displacement | 2.8t |
Mast | Carbon |
Boom | Aluminum/Carbon (only for Hermes) |
Bowsprit | Carbon, retractable |
Steering system | Twin rudders, Tiller |
Motor | Volvo Penta 13 HP |
Propeller | 2-blade folding |
Navigation Category ISO 12217 | A – unsinkable |
Sailplan: | |
Mainsail | Square top 37 m² |
Genoa | 28 m² |
Staysail on removable stay | 15m² |
Asymmetric spinnaker A2 | 105 m² |
Asymmetric spinnaker A5 | 80 m² |
Gennaker/Code 0 | 70 m² |
Interiors / Amenities | |
double cabins | 2 |
single bed | 1+1 |
Kitchen | |
WC with shower | 1 |