When the Structures shipyard decided to renew the Pogo 40, there was an early decision to have two distinct versions : a racing version (the Pogo 40S2) and a cruising version. And so the Pogo 12.50 was born. It shares its hard-chined hull with the Pogo 40S2, with a freeboard and a deck adapted to cruising.The Pogo 12.50 is a fast boat. Its hull is wide and powerful, removing the need for water ballasts, contrary to the Pogo 40. Everything was done, both in its design and its construction, to keep it as light as possible (it weighs 30% less than a typical 40 foot cruiser). And the lack of a backstay allows for a square top mainsail. As a result, 8 kts upwind and 16 kts downwind are easily reached ! The cruising orientation of the Pogo 12.50's deck is obvious at first glance, with its huge and comfortable cockpit, equipped with coamings and real seats with backrests. The cockpit is free from any manoeuvre thanks to the 4 winches placed at the rear of the coachroof. Only one line from the mainsheet comes down from the purchase inside the boom to the traveler, behind the double helm, giving a wide open aft platform, providing a great access to the sea while mooring, and a great dinghy storage while sailing.