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Pogo 650
Designer: Pierre Rolland  ·  Builder: Chantier Naval Structures  ·  First built: 1994
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About the Pogo 650

French designer Pierre Rolland created this distinctive pocket cruiser during the mid-1990s, offering sailors an unusual blend of performance and practicality in a compact 21-foot package. Built by Chantier Naval Structures from 1994 to 2000, the Pogo 650 stands out with its innovative keel/centerboard configuration paired with dual rudders, giving it exceptional shallow-water capabilities while maintaining good upwind performance. With its fractional sloop rig and generous sail area-to-displacement ratio of 46.25, this lightweight fiberglass composite boat delivers spirited performance that belies its modest size. The design emphasizes sailing efficiency over interior volume, making it ideal for coastal cruising, daysailing, and small yacht racing. The dual rudder system provides excellent control and responsiveness, particularly beneficial when sailing in shallow waters or tight quarters. Despite producing only 125 hulls during its six-year production run, the Pogo 650 earned respect among European sailors for its seaworthiness and versatility. The boat's low comfort ratio of 6.86 reflects its performance-oriented nature rather than luxury accommodations, while the reasonable capsize screening value indicates good stability characteristics. This makes it well-suited for experienced sailors seeking an engaging, responsive boat for coastal adventures and competitive sailing.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 21.33 ft / 6.50 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 21.33 ft / 6.50 m
Beam 9.74 ft / 2.97 m
Max Draft 5.18 ft / 1.58 m
Displacement 1,962.00 lb / 890 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 452.00 ft² / 41.99 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/CB w/dual rudders
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG Composite
Designer Pierre Rolland
Builder Chantier Naval Structures
First Built 1994
Last Built 2000
Number Built 125
Associations Class Mini 650
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 46.25
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 90.26
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 6.86
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 3.12
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.19 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 742.33 pounds/inch
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