The Pogo Structure Pogo 10.50 Swing keel Swing keel 2007 vs Pogo Structure Pogo 40S3 2014 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Pogo Structure Pogo 40S3 2014 measures 40,0 feet overall (2014), giving it roughly 5,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Pogo Structure Pogo 10.50 Swing keel Swing keel 2007 at 34,5 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Pogo Structure Pogo 40S3 2014 tips the scales at 9 921 lbs — 1 984 lbs less than the Pogo Structure Pogo 10.50 Swing keel Swing keel 2007 at 7 937 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Pogo Structure Pogo 40S3 2014 tops out at 30 hp. Engine specs for the Pogo Structure Pogo 10.50 Swing keel Swing keel 2007 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Pogo Structure Pogo 10.50 Swing keel Swing keel 2007 carries 16 gallons versus 11 gallons in the Pogo Structure Pogo 40S3 2014. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Pogo Structure Pogo 40S3 2014 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Pogo Structure Pogo 10.50 Swing keel Swing keel 2007 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Pogo Structure Pogo 40S3 2014 could be the deciding factor.
Both boats sit in a similar displacement bracket — 7 937 lbs for the Pogo Structure Pogo 10.50 Swing keel Swing keel 2007 and 9 921 lbs for the Pogo Structure Pogo 40S3 2014. Comparable displacement means broadly similar seakeeping behaviour and load capacity, though hull form and ballast ratio will still produce noticeably different sailing characteristics.
Both boats draw a similar depth — 9,2 ft and 9,1 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.
The Pogo Structure Pogo 10.50 Swing keel Swing keel 2007 uses Sloop rigging. The Pogo Structure Pogo 40S3 2014 has a documented auxiliary engine of 30 hp.
Bottom line: The Pogo Structure Pogo 40S3 2014 at 40,0 ft offers more living space, greater range, and a more substantial offshore capability. The Pogo Structure Pogo 10.50 Swing keel Swing keel 2007 at 34,5 ft is the easier, lower-cost option — simpler to crew and a strong choice for coastal and day sailing.