Pogo 36

[DrWatson 222]

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...

[Fish 595]

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.

[Fish 595]

http://www.pogostructures.com/en/cruising-sailboats/pogo-36-en/

[ScottiE 173]

how does a swing keel give you access to water really any shallower?

[Fish 595]

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.

[waikiore 64]

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..

[ex Elly 51]

So how would this compare to a Sunfast 3600, or an Elan S4 ?

[waikiore 64]

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

[Fish 595]

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.

[smithy09 49]

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