The Pogo Structure Pogo 30 Swing keel Swing 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 Swing keel Swing 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Pogo Structure Pogo 30 Swing keel Swing 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 Swing keel Swing keel 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Both boats sit in a similar displacement bracket — 6 173 lbs for the Pogo Structure Pogo 30 Swing keel Swing 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.
Draft is a practical consideration that many buyers underestimate until they're already at the marina. The Pogo Structure Pogo 30 Swing keel Swing keel 2013 draws 8,2 ft, compared to 5,8 ft for the Pogo Structure Pogo 8.50 1999. That 2,4-foot difference affects which anchorages you can access, which haul-out facilities will take you, and how carefully you need to read the tide tables in shallower cruising grounds.
The Pogo Structure Pogo 30 Swing keel Swing keel 2013 uses Sloop rigging.
Hull speed is rated at 7,3 knots for the Pogo Structure Pogo 30 Swing keel Swing keel 2013 and 7,0 knots for the Pogo Structure Pogo 8.50 1999.
Bottom line: The Pogo Structure Pogo 30 Swing keel Swing 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.