Design and Construction
The 62 RS makes a deliberate performance statement. Sharp bow entries lead into imposing stern sections, while almost vertical overhangs and a pronounced sheer give the hull its modern yet elegant appearance. Comar describes this aerodynamic 18-metre yacht as having a hull designed specifically with performance in mind.
The transom sits high on the water, allowing the wetted surface to vary with the boat’s attitude. The aim is to optimise performance across a range of wind strengths rather than at a single design point.
The bow remains completely clean, with uninterrupted teak staves and flush hatches that work very well. A wedge-shaped deckhouse, distinguished by eagle-eye windows, is confined to the section of deck aft of the mast. This keeps the forward profile low and uncluttered.
Rig and Handling
Twin wheels dominate the cockpit, with the sail controls grouped around them to provide shorthanded command of the sail plan. The rig carries a 95-square-metre mainsail and an 87-square-metre 105% genoa. Its dimensions are I 22.20 m, J 6.96 m, P 21.80 m, and E 7.30 m.
A period review described the 52 RS—and, by extension, the design lineage followed by the 62 RS—as a high-speed hull with powerful sailing arms. That fairly characterises a boat whose hull form and sail area are tuned for sustained passage speed rather than docile harbour manners.
Accommodation
Comar offers highly customisable interiors. The standard version centres on a panoramic saloon devoted entirely to entertainment. A large master suite occupies the bow, with its own head and separate shower box. Aft are two twin-berth guest cabins, each with a head and shower box. A large crew cabin with a head sits in the V of the bow.
Available configurations range from three to five cabins and six to ten berths, with three heads plus one additional.
The interior layout is extremely unusual for a yacht of this size. Rather than sharing the saloon, the galley lies outside it, closer to the bow at the mast and opposite the owner’s cabin. It is completely isolated from the saloon and positioned where the boat’s rocking is felt least, making cooking easier on long crossings.
In the saloon, a large table and two seats along the starboard side take the place of a dedicated navigator’s chair. One seat serves the navigator; the other provides office space during a voyage.
Aft, an impressively large sun pad covers a generous tender garage capable of holding a rigid-keel three-metre dinghy. A swim platform opens from the transom.
Equipment and Deck Features
The cockpit benches incorporate two separate tables intended entirely for relaxation, reinforcing the boat’s emphasis on entertaining.
For extended cruising, the standard tankage comprises 800 litres of water and 800 litres of fuel. Auxiliary power comes from a Lombardini Marine 160 hp engine with a helical drive axel.
The builder cites enough comfort aboard for a long cruise with maximum comfort. The separation between working and living spaces is consistent with that claim.
Verdict
The Comet 62 RS is a purpose-built flagship that combines a performance hull with variable wetted surface and an unconventional, seaworthy interior. Its clean bow, twin-wheel cockpit with grouped sail controls, and isolated midships galley distinguish it as a serious offshore cruiser rather than simply a deck-saloon showpiece. A customisable cabin count also allows owners to tailor the boat for private or crewed use.
Pros
- Performance-oriented hull with variable wetted surface and sharp bow entries
- Unusual, seaworthy layout, with the galley isolated in the area where rocking is felt least
- Customisable three-to-five-cabin interiors
- Ample tender garage
- CE Category A certification for offshore use with 12 people
Cons
- Highly unusual saloon arrangement may not suit traditional buyers
- Eagle-eye deckhouse confined aft limits forward visibility from enclosed spaces
