The Pogo Structure Pogo 30 Fin keel Fin keel 2013 vs Pogo Structure Pogo 8.50 1999 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 30 Fin keel Fin keel 2013 measures 31,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 3,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Pogo Structure Pogo 8.50 1999 at 27,1 feet (1999). At 6 173 lbs and 6 173 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Pogo Structure Pogo 30 Fin keel Fin keel 2013 carries a rated maximum of 18 hp. Engine data for the Pogo Structure Pogo 8.50 1999 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Pogo Structure Pogo 30 Fin keel Fin keel 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Pogo Structure Pogo 8.50 1999 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Pogo Structure Pogo 30 Fin keel Fin keel 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Both boats sit in a similar displacement bracket — 6 173 lbs for the Pogo Structure Pogo 30 Fin keel Fin keel 2013 and 6 173 lbs for the Pogo Structure Pogo 8.50 1999. 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 — 6,5 ft and 5,8 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.
The Pogo Structure Pogo 30 Fin keel Fin keel 2013 uses Sloop rigging. The Pogo Structure Pogo 30 Fin keel Fin keel 2013 has a documented auxiliary engine of 18 hp.
Hull speed is rated at 7,3 knots for the Pogo Structure Pogo 30 Fin keel Fin keel 2013 and 7,0 knots for the Pogo Structure Pogo 8.50 1999.
Bottom line: The Pogo Structure Pogo 30 Fin keel Fin keel 2013 at 31,0 ft offers more living space, greater range, and a more substantial offshore capability. The Pogo Structure Pogo 8.50 1999 at 27,1 ft is the easier, lower-cost option — simpler to crew and a strong choice for coastal and day sailing.