2012 Pogo 12.50

Deck Layout:The deck of this Pogo 12.50 is clean, open and designed for efficient offshore sailing with all control lines led to the cockpit. single carbon tiller provides direct steering feel. Winches and clutches are positioned within easy reach for shorthanded operation. The large cockpit features coamings and built-in seating with backrests and an unobstructed deck plan for sail handling. A wide open aft platform offers excellent access to the water and dinghy stowage. The Pogo 12.50’s wide beam and form-stability hull shape support powerful sail plans without compromising safety. The lifting keel system allows draft reduction for shallow waters while maintaining high performance offshore. Notable deck equipment includes racing-grade running rigging, carbon mast with swept spreaders and square-top mainsail capability, multiple sail inventories for varied conditions, and offshore safety gear rigged for quick deployment. Ocean Racers operated this yacht as Hermes for race charter and offshore campaigns, participating in Caribbean events and training programs, reflecting her readiness for performance sailing. Interior:Below, the interior is functional and well-lit, optimized for offshore comfort and utility. A central saloon with sturdy table and comfortable settees provides communal space. The galley is equipped with secure storage, refrigeration, and provisions for extended cruising. Forward and aft cabins offer sleeping accommodations, with practical storage throughout. A dedicated technical/utility space and enclosed head with shower enhance liveaboard usability. Systems include pressurized water, navigation electronics, and integrated electrical distribution suitable for offshore voyaging. This Pogo 12.50 comes with robust cruising and racing gear, engineered for long-distance performance and practical handling. She is stored at Peakes Boatyard, Trinidad, in dry storage, ready for inspection and commissioning.Additional InformationAccommodationLarge forward V berthPort single or pull-out double settee berthSTB single settee berthPort aft double cabinSTB aft double skipper’s berth (currently being used as a tech room; mattress is onboard for easy conversion back to skipper’s berth)(1) headInterior Comforts and AmenitiesFull interior refit / refinishing of wood done in (2019)Double burner gas stove / oven with butane conversion (new 2019)Top-loading fridge / freezer, air-cooled with compressorHot and cold fresh water systemDrinking water filtration systemCustom side-mounted propane tankKatadyne 40e watermaker, currently not installed, being stored in USA (shipping at buyer’s expense)Diesel heaterWater heaterFirst aid kitFire blanketFire extinguishersCustom hinged doorsSirocco II cabin fans (5)Electronics and NavigationNKE Carbo HR windwand (2017)NKE Regatta compass (2020)NKE depth/speed sensor (2025)NKE hydraulic pilot ram(1) NKE gyropilot graphic display(1) NKE carbon multidisplay & keypad (2019)NKE WiFi box (2019)NKE autopilot remoteB&G Zeus 3, 7” chartplotter + Navionics chart cards (new 2024)B&G 4G radar (2019)ICOM VHF radio (2024)AIS Class B / splitter (2024)VHF antenna (2024)StereoCockpit speakersHandheld VHFElectrical SystemsBatteriesHouse bank – Lithionics 315Ah lithium battery (2019)Starter bank – 100Ah Victron AGM starter (2022)External Belmar regulator for lithium house systemDC to DC charger for starter batteryWatt & Sea 600W hydro generator370W movable / flexible Merlin solar panelsMastervolt ChargeMaster 12/50 shore battery charger (accepts 120/230V power)Shore power cable400W AC inverterDeck and Hull EquipmentWinches(2) Harken 50(2) Harken 46(1) Harken 40Clutches(2) Spinlock clutch bank(3) Cousin constrictor(2) Karver jammers FurlersGenoa – Facnor flat deck (replaced 2018)FRO – Profurl Nex (2)Rocna anchor with chain and rodeSpare anchorQuick windlass (new 2023)Anchor rollerCockpit cushionsBoom sun shadeSwim ladderFull set of fendersDock linesDeck navigation lightsMasthead tricolourSails and RiggingRigCarbon mastCarbon boomCarbon bowspritD1s – Dyform wire (new 2021)D2s / V1s, V2s, V3s – 1x19 wire (new 2021)Headstay (wire replaced 2019)Dyneema running backstays with Antal (3:1) block systemSailsIncidence Hydra-Net main (2018) like new 10/10 UK Carbon X-Drive main (2018) condition 8/10UK Carbon X-Drive jib (2018) condition 6/10Doyle Hydra-Net jib (2014) condition 4/10 (no shape left but still strong delivery sail)Doyle Hydra-Net staysail (2014) condition 6/10UK A2 (2018) condition 5/10UK A3 (2018) condition 8/10UK A6 (2019) like new 10/10UK fractional C0 (2020) condition 7/10Running riggingAll Dyneema, replaced as neededSpar RefinishingMast – carbon, fully stripped and refitted with new paint, all required hardware (replaced 2019)Spreaders (painted 2019)Bowsprit (carbon, painted 2019)Boom (carbon, painted and required hardware replaced 2019)Mechanical EquipmentFully equipped for Offshore Special Regulations (OSR) Category (1) sailingElectric and manual bilge pump with hose to reach all sections inside boatTech room bilge pumpHandheld bilge pumps(5) fire extinguishersFull safety equipment for offshore sailing including EPIRB, flares, etc.EPIRB ARC GlobalFix V5 (2023)(2) Mustang Survival life vests with harnesses and clipsViking liferaft (2021), (8)-person + grab bag 9650-1, next service (01/2027)MOB lifeslingMOB inflatable DAN buoyJacklinesEngine blowerTiller steeringEmergency tillerEngine InfoRegular maintenanceCooling system (replaced 2019)Saildrive internal seals (replaced 2018)External fuel filter system, fuel shut-off, emergency stopFull offshore engine service kit onboard with sparesFuel / oil filtersRaw water pumpFuel pumpSeals / O-ringsTankageFuel: (1) 60LWater: (2) 200LBlack water: (1) 60L (never used)Additional cans(4) 20L fuel cans(1) 5L fuel can(1) 20L water canOwner’s Comments and Boat HistoryTurn key, ready to sail or race shorthanded in or offshore. Fully equipped, racer-cruiser, this turbo-charged 2012 Pogo 12.50 for sale is a turn-key package. Complete with 2 sets of sails (racing & cruising), upgraded the electronics system, refinished interior, and carbon mast, just to name a few...This Pogo 12.50 is fully self-sufficient for worldwide sailing, ocean racing, and live-aboard. Sustainability systems onboard: Watt & Sea hydro-generator, 380 W portable solar panels, lithium battery, and Nature Pure water filtration.Packed with speed and stability, the Pogo 12.50 does not sacrifice comfort for performance. Equipped with 2 double cabins, tech/storage room, a spacious cockpit, full galley, interior & exterior hot showers and a lifting keel to reach shallow anchorages, this Pogo is always ready to take her crew around the world with racing speeds and cruising comforts, as she has safely done for the past decade. All branding has been removed.Boat has been professionally sailed and maintained, extensively upgraded for both racing and offshore cruising. She has been sailed between the US and Caribbean for many years, both cruising and racing. In 2018 she did a transatlantic to France, took part in Rolex Middle Sea Race then competed in the ARC back to the Caribbean.Refit HistoryInterior refit (2021)Wood stripped, sanded, new veneer applied, refinished as neededCarbon mast, boom, and bowsprit refit (2019)All hardware removed and inspectedPaint fully stripped to bare carbon, inspected, and repaintedAll required hardware replaced and reinstalledBottom refit (2018)Fully stripped(5) coats epoxy primer(3) coats Trinidad ProBottom maintained annually with new coatsNew Trinidad Pro bottom paint when hauled for sale (applied fall 2025) Additional refits and maintenanceStainless steel wire rigging (replaced 2021)Water tanks (refinished 2021)Deck hardware (rebedded 2021)BearingsRudder bearings (replaced 2019)Tiller bearings (replaced 2023)Full keel inspection at Pogo Yard, France, with keel bearings (replaced 2018)All running rigging and sails have been removed from the boat and are currently stored inside for the sale.DisclaimerThe company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.