DrWatson 222 Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 What are people's opinions on these? They seem to deliver the goods, Disp. of just 3600kg, 36 foot, ocean rated (ClassA) and apparently go like a scalded cat, and have swing keel allowing access to shallow water... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 595 Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 I like very much. Many little features that put it far ahead of the majority of (fairly well designed) European production boats. A good swing keel is a plus, forward facing saloon windows a very interesting concept. General sail handling / performance a big plus. The interiors are def not your standard 3 bedroom 2 bathroom, but again well thought out and functional. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 595 Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 http://www.pogostructures.com/en/cruising-sailboats/pogo-36-en/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 173 Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 how does a swing keel give you access to water really any shallower? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 595 Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 In my case, I park my boat behind a river bar (so as to not pay marina fees). I can't get out two hours each side of low tide. Having a swing keel would remove that constraint. Also, a deep keel (3 m) gives substantially increased sailing performance, righting moment, efficient foil shape etc, but at 3 m can be a hassle even getting into some marina's. I'm sure you may say a raft doesn't have any of those constraints, and better performance, but hay, horse for courses. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 64 Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Now that is really cool, almost enough to tempt me out of the kauri log, not sure how she would go on the wind though.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex Elly 51 Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 So how would this compare to a Sunfast 3600, or an Elan S4 ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 64 Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Dont forget the RM970 - as the hull is built out of goodstuff she could be built in Kiwiland - I cant believe no one has tried under licence to produce them, yes yes I know the hull and decks are currently under 20% of a yacht cost, however deals could be done. Just imagine new yachts built in NZ how radical Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 595 Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 So how would this compare to a Sunfast 3600, or an Elan S4 ? Same same but different. Very similar in basic concept, beamy, powerful, twin rudders etc. This is where the subtleties of the design come into it. The Pogo 36 won european yacht of the year for a reason, however both the Sunfast 3600 and ELan S4 are accessible, already in NZ (and have agents here) and are at a good price point. Don't have the swing keel though. This gives access to 'affordable' moorings (not marinas) and still gives a boat with blistering perfromance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithy09 49 Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Have a read of this thread on SA Dr. W. Very long, but he goes into huge detail on his experiences of getting a Pogo 1250 built and shipped to Aus. I found it very interesting! http://forums.sailinganarchy.com/index.php?showtopic=165516&page=8&hl=pogo&do=findComment&comment=5278178 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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