Designed by Sergio Lupoli and built by Italy's Comar starting in 2002, this fiberglass fractional sloop represents a thoughtful balance between performance cruising and comfort. The fin keel with bulb configuration paired with a spade rudder delivers responsive handling while maintaining directional stability, making the Comet 36 well-suited for both coastal cruising and spirited sailing. With a displacement of 13,850 pounds and 651 square feet of sail area, this boat offers adequate power for varied conditions while remaining manageable for smaller crews. The generous beam of nearly 12 feet provides stable sailing characteristics and comfortable interior volume, while the moderate 6.60-foot draft allows access to many harbors and anchorages. The boat's comfort ratio of 25.05 indicates relatively quick motion in seaways, appealing to sailors who prefer livelier performance over heavy-weather comfort. Meanwhile, the capsize screening formula of 1.99 suggests reasonable offshore capability for experienced crews, though the design clearly favors coastal and near-coastal sailing. Lupoli's design philosophy emphasizes clean lines and functional layout, creating a yacht that serves weekend warriors and vacation cruisers equally well. The Italian build quality from Comar adds European styling sensibilities to practical sailing characteristics.
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What is the Comet 36's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Comet 36 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 18.13. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Comet 36's comfort ratio?
The Comet 36 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 25.05. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Comet 36 safe for offshore sailing?
The Comet 36 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.99. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Comet 36?
The theoretical hull speed of the Comet 36 is 7.30 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Comet 36 weigh?
The Comet 36 has a displacement of 13,850.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 36.00 ft.
Who designed the Comet 36?
The Comet 36 was designed by Sergio Lupoli, first built in 2002.