Pogo 8.50 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · bulb

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

27.89' · 8.5 m

Displ.

6,173 lbs · 2,800 kg

First year

1999

The Pogo 8.50 represents a definitive moment in the evolution of modern cruising, serving as the bridge between the spartan world of offshore racing and the practicalities of coastal exploration. Designed by Pierre Rolland and launched in 1999 by Pogo Structures, this model was conceived to bring the "surfandglide" DNA of the Mini 6.50 class to a platform capable of accommodating a small family or a shorthanded crew for extended voyages. With a beam of 3.60 meters (nearly 12 feet) on an overall length of just 8.50 meters, the boat redefined the proportions of the sub30foot class, prioritized stability, and earned the prestigious "Sailboat of the Year 2001" title at the Grand Pavois in La Rochelle. Unlike many production cruisers of its era that focused on internal volume through high topsides, the Pogo 8.50 focused on a low center of gravity and a powerful hull form that thrives in offshore conditions.