Pogo Structures: Hull engineering for planing and vacuum-infused composite
Overview & Expertise
Based in Combrit Sainte-Marine, Pogo Structures has become, under the leadership of founder Christian Bouroullec, the benchmark for building lightweight units dedicated to fast cruising and offshore racing. The shipyard’s philosophy is built on an immutable triad: controlled weight, form stability and simplified handling.
Pogo Structures’ expertise relies on the widespread use of vacuum infusion for all composite parts (hull, deck, internal structures). This mastery ensures an optimal resin/fiber ratio, guaranteeing structural stiffness essential for hulls capable of planing even in moderate wind conditions. Historical collaborations with naval architecture firms such as Finot-Conq, Sam Manuard and Guillaume Verdier have enabled the shipyard to transfer racing innovations (hard-chine hulls, scow bows) to the high-end cruising segment.
Flagship Models & Achievements
The shipyard’s catalog comprises three distinct ranges, covering pure racing, fast cruising, and efficient motoryachts:
Mini 6.50 Series (Pogo 1, 2, 3): A true historical pillar of the shipyard, these units 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 hulls designed by Verdier are benchmarks for downwind power and seaworthiness.
Cruising Range (Pogo 30, 36, 44, 50): Fast-traveling cruisers with lifting keels and streamlined interiors. The Pogo 44 exemplifies the successful integration of the scow bow on a cruising sailboat.
Loxo 32 & 35: The shipyard’s foray into motor yachting with ultra-light cruising units optimized for minimal fuel consumption at cruise speeds of 10 to 15 knots.
