Design and Construction
The Comet 11 Plus has a fibreglass hull, a fin keel, and a wetted surface of roughly 39 square metres (419 square feet). That keeps the immersed area modest for a boat of her length and supports the lively character suggested by her numbers.
Her 35 percent ballast ratio and capsize screening value of 1.95 indicate a yacht tuned for coastal and offshore cruising rather than all-out bluewater expedition work. A length-to-beam ratio of 3.01 gives her a comparatively slender plan form.
The immersion rate is about 261 kg per centimetre (1,464 lbs per inch). In practical terms, she has a loaded draft of roughly six and a half to just under seven feet, limiting access to larger marina entrances.
Rig and Handling
The Comet 11 Plus carries a masthead rig. Her sail-area-to-displacement ratio of 15.87 marks her as a moderately powered design, with enough canvas to move well in a breeze without being overcanvased for short-handed control.
Together, the masthead rig, fin keel, and contained wetted surface support the balanced, responsive motion for which Finot’s office was known during this period of Comar’s development. The trade-off is a draft of just over six and a half to under seven feet. She needs depth at the ramp and berth, but the keel helps her hold her line upwind.
Accommodations
Below, the Comet 11 Plus has eight berths, suiting family cruising or a full crew on passage. The berth count is the only accommodation detail settled by the record. It establishes her as a genuine volume carrier rather than a minimalist weekender, consistent with a fin-keel cruiser-racer of her dimensions.
Engine Options
The Comet 11 Plus was offered with several engine alternatives, including an inboard Volvo Penta diesel. Buyers and reviewers therefore can’t assume a single standard installation; the boat was specified to suit different owner preferences rather than one drivetrain package.
Verdict
The Comet 11 Plus is a Finot-designed fibreglass cruiser with a clear performance-cruising identity. Her defining numbers include a 35 percent ballast ratio and a sail-area-to-displacement ratio of 15.87, while her fin keel and masthead rig reinforce that character.
She is a capable, roomy coastal and offshore cruiser. Her principal limitation is her loaded draft of about seven feet, which confines her to major marinas.
Pros
- Slender 3.01 length-to-beam ratio and 35 percent ballast ratio for stable, efficient cruising
- Eight berths for a full crew or family layout
- Masthead rig and SA/D of 15.87 for balanced sail power
- Offered with an inboard Volvo Penta diesel among the engine choices
Cons
- Draft of 2.00–2.10 m limits access to shallow marinas and anchorages
