Design and Construction
The Comet 50 CL is produced by Comar Yachts and carries a fiberglass hull with a fixed keel and a standard draft of 2.40 meters anchor. At 15.20 meters overall with a 12.50-meter waterline and a 4.40-meter beam, the hull spans a displacement of 12,500 kg and carries 135 m² of sail area as a sloop — proportions that place her firmly among sizable cruiser-racers rather than modest coastal weekenders. Vallicelli's hand is evident in a vessel conceived for both the regatta line and extended cruising, and Comar's own reorganization under new ownership marks the corporate backdrop against which this generation of larger Comar cruisers was offered.
Rig and Handling
Rigged as a sloop, the Comet 50 CL flies 135 m² of canvas, a substantial area for a 12,500 kg hull that underscores the cruising-regatta brief named in her specification. The fixed-keel configuration with 2.40 meters of draft gives a stable, predictable lateral plane suited to the mixed program of club racing and passage-making. A Yanmar 100 Hp engine provides auxiliary power well beyond the modest auxiliary typical of lighter racers, supporting maneuvering and charging when the wind drops.
Accommodations
Two interior arrangements were offered from the factory. The standard version provides three cabins, two toilets, and berths for eight, a layout oriented to owner cruising with private quarters and guest space. The charter version expands to four cabins, three toilets, and ten berths, clearly aimed at the bareboat and flotilla trade where maximum occupant count drives the floor plan. The cabin-cruiser designation and the cruising/regatta intent together explain this dual-path interior strategy: one hull platform serving both private owners and commercial charter fleets.
The Verdict
The Comet 50 CL is a serious 50-foot cruiser-racer from Comar's Vallicelli-era large-yacht portfolio, offered in owner and charter interior formats around a fiberglass sloop hull with strong auxiliary power. She is a versatile platform for those who want regatta capability without sacrificing liveaboard scale, though the dual-market origin means buyers should choose the layout that matches their use.
Pros
- Andrea Vallicelli design from Comar's established cruising line
- 135 m² sloop rig on a 12,500 kg hull for cruising-regatta use
- Yanmar 100 Hp auxiliary for reliable power
- Choice of three-cabin owner or four-cabin charter layouts
Cons
- 2.40-meter draft limits shallow anchorage access
- Charter-version prevalence means careful layout selection is needed for owner use
