Fast cruising sailboat 33

racinglifting keelwith bowsprit

Overview
Designed to sail fast, the POGO 33 is a 10.26 m racer-cruiser built on the racing hull of the Pogo RC, offering a level of speed rarely found on a cruising boat of this size while retaining comfort and safety. The POGO philosophy continues here: controlled lightness, a race-proven hull, ease of use and a high level of performance, all aimed at pure sailing pleasure.

Role & targets
The POGO 33 aims for a clear balance:

• Sail fast, easily at every point of sail.
• Stay competitive in handicap racing.
• Deliver real cruising comfort, for family or short-handed sailing.

The boat is intended for sailors targeting classic offshore races (Fastnet, Transquadra, Transat Cap-Martinique), local handicap racing (IRC, ORC), weekend regattas, or fast comfortable cruising without compromising sailing pleasure.

Architecture & design
Designed in collaboration with naval architects Bernard Nivelt & Sam Manuard, the POGO 33 reuses the Pogo RC hull with adaptations to create a more versatile boat suited to both cruising and racing. The project includes:

• A modern semi-scow hull, optimised for IRC racing, providing high speed for a cruising-size boat.
• Keel options: fixed keel (1.95 m) or lifting keel (2.80 m – 1.15 m) to suit different sailing programmes.
• A simple rig: aluminium mast as standard, carbon mast optional.
• Built-in unsinkable flotation volumes as standard for added offshore safety.

Living aboard
The POGO 33 is laid out as a genuine cruiser with a redesigned deck to free living space: a protected cockpit, spacious cabins, an enclosed heads compartment, and a technical locker. Below decks the layout is organised around a forward double cabin and an aft double cabin, with additional berths in the saloon. The interior includes a functional galley (sink, oven), a chart table and generous stowage—simple and efficient in true Pogo style. Two versions are offered:

• Fixed-keel version — performance and simplicity, suitable for racing-focused programmes.
• Lifting-keel version — access to shallow anchorages and wider cruising grounds.

Project status
The POGO 33 is a project under development by Pogo Structures together with the Manuard–Nivelt design duo. The first unit launch is scheduled for early summer 2027. Specifications are subject to change as the project develops.

Key Specifications

• Hull length: 10.26 m
• Beam: 3.54 m
• Draught: 1.95 m (fixed keel) / 2.80 m – 1.15 m (lifting keel)
• Upwind sail area: 68 m²
• Design category: A (Ocean)
• Architects: Bernard Nivelt & Sam Manuard
• Keel options: fixed keel or lifting keel
• Mast: aluminium standard, carbon optional
• Built-in unsinkable flotation volumes