Pogo Structures
Pogo Structures: Hull design engineering and vacuum-infused composite construction
Overview & Expertise
Based in Combrit Sainte-Marine, Pogo Structures has become, under the leadership of founder Christian Bouroullec, the benchmark yard for building lightweight craft designed for fast cruising and offshore racing. The yard's philosophy is built on an unchanging triad: controlled weight, form stability and simplicity of handling.
Pogo Structures' expertise is rooted in the widespread use of vacuum infusion for all composite parts (hull, deck, internal structures). This mastery ensures an optimal resin/fiber ratio, delivering the structural rigidity required for hulls capable of planing from mid-range wind conditions. The yard's long-standing collaborations with naval architecture firms such as Finot-Conq, Sam Manuard and Guillaume Verdier have enabled the yard to transfer innovations from racing (hard-chine hulls, scow bows) to the offshore cruising segment.
Flagship Models & Projects
The yard's catalog comprises three distinct ranges, covering pure competition, fast cruising and efficient motoryachts:
- Mini 6.50 Series (Pogo 1, 2, 3): A true historical cornerstone of the yard, these boats have trained generations of skippers and dominated the Mini Class with their robustness.
- Class 40 (S Series): From the original Pogo 40 to the recent Pogo 40S4 V2, these Verdier-designed hulls are benchmarks for downwind power and seaworthiness.
- Cruising Range (Pogo 30, 36, 44, 50): Fast-traveling cruising yachts, fitted with lifting keels and streamlined interiors. The Pogo 44 exemplifies the successful integration of a scow bow on a cruising sailboat.
- Loxo 32 & 35: The yard's foray into motorboats with ultra-light cruising units optimized for minimal fuel consumption at cruising speeds of 10 to 15 knots.

