Design and Construction
The Comet 50 CL has a fiberglass hull, fixed keel, and standard draft of 2.40 meters. It measures 15.20 meters overall, with a 12.50-meter waterline and a beam of 4.40 meters. Displacement is 12,500 kg.
Those dimensions place it firmly among substantial cruiser-racers rather than modest coastal weekenders. Vallicelli designed the boat for both regattas and extended cruising, while Comar’s reorganization provides the corporate backdrop for this generation of the company’s larger cruising yachts.
Rig, Handling, and Auxiliary Power
The sloop rig carries 135 m² of sail area. That’s a substantial sail plan for a 12,500 kg hull and reflects the boat’s stated cruising-regatta brief.
The fixed-keel configuration and 2.40-meter draft provide a stable, predictable lateral plane suited to a mixed program of club racing and passage-making. A Yanmar 100 Hp engine supplies auxiliary power well beyond the modest auxiliaries typical of lighter racing boats, supporting maneuvering and charging when the wind drops.
Accommodations
Comar offered two factory interior arrangements. The standard version has three cabins, two toilets, and eight berths. It’s oriented toward owner cruising, with private quarters and room for guests.
The charter version increases capacity to four cabins, three toilets, and ten berths. It’s clearly aimed at the bareboat and flotilla trade, where maximum occupancy shapes the floor plan. Together, the cabin-cruiser designation and cruising-regatta intent explain this two-track interior strategy: one hull platform serving both private owners and commercial charter fleets.
Verdict
The Comet 50 CL is a serious 50-foot cruiser-racer from Comar’s Vallicelli-era large-yacht portfolio. It combines a fiberglass sloop hull and strong auxiliary power with a choice of owner or charter interiors.
It’s a versatile platform for sailors who want regatta capability without giving up liveaboard scale. However, its dual-market origins mean buyers should choose the layout carefully to suit their intended use.
Pros
- Andrea Vallicelli design from Comar’s established cruising line
- 135 m² sloop rig on a 12,500 kg hull, intended for cruising and regattas
- Yanmar 100 Hp auxiliary engine
- Choice of three-cabin owner or four-cabin charter layouts
Cons
- 2.40-meter draft limits access to shallow anchorages
- Prevalence of charter versions means owners need to select the layout carefully
