Design and Construction
The 62 RS reads as a deliberate performance statement. Her bow sections carry sharp entries while the stern sections are imposing, and almost vertical overhangs paired with a pronounced sheer line give the hull a modern yet elegant look aerodynamic 18-metre has a hull designed specifically with performance in mind. The transom sits high on the water so the wetted surface varies with attitude, optimising performance across the wind range rather than chasing a single design point. The bow is left completely clean, its teak staves beautifully untouched, and flush hatches work very well. A wedge-shaped deckhouse with distinctive eagle-eye windows is confined to the deck section aft of the mast, keeping the forward profile low and uncluttered.
Rig and Handling
Twin wheels dominate the cockpit, with sail-control areas clustered around them for shorthanded command of the sailing plan. The rig itself carries a 95-square-metre mainsail and an 87-square-metre 105% genoa on dimensions of 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 the 62 RS follows—as a high-speed hull with powerful sailing arms, a fair characterisation of a boat whose hull form and sail area are tuned for sustained passage speed rather than docile harbour manners.
Accommodations
Comar offers highly customisable interior solutions, with the standard version built around a panoramic saloon devoted entirely to entertainment. The large master suite occupies the bow with a head and separate shower box, while two two-berth guest cabins with their own heads and shower boxes lie aft; a large crew cabin with head sits in the V of the bow. Configurations run from three to five cabins and six to ten berths, with three heads plus one additional. The interior layout is extremely unusual for the size: the galley lies outside the saloon, closer to the bow at the mast and opposite the owner's cabin, completely isolated from the saloon and placed where rocking is least felt, making cooking easier on long crossings galley is completely isolated from the salon. In the saloon, a large table with two seats along the starboard side replaces the dedicated navigator's chair—one seat for the navigator, the other for office work during a voyage. Aft, an impressively large sun pad covers an ample tender garage capable of housing a rigid-keel three-metre dinghy, and a swim platform opens from the transom.
Equipment and Deck Features
On deck, the cockpit benches carry two separate tables usable entirely for relaxation, reinforcing the entertainment brief. Below, the standard 800-litre water and 800-litre fuel tanks support extended cruising, and a Lombardini Marine 160 hp engine with a helical drive axel provides auxiliary power. The builder cites enough comfort aboard for a long cruise with maximum comfort, a claim consistent with the separation of working and living spaces.
The Verdict
The Comet 62 RS is a purpose-built flagship that fuses a variable-wetted-surface performance hull with an unconventional, seaworthy interior. Her clean bow, clustered twin-wheel cockpit, and isolated midships galley mark her as a serious offshore cruiser rather than a deck-salon showpiece, and the customisable cabin count lets owners tailor her to private or crewed use.
Pros
- Performance-oriented hull with variable wetted surface and sharp bow entries
- Unusual, seaworthy layout with galley isolated in the least-rolling area
- Customisable three-to-five cabin interiors with ample tender garage
- CE Category A certification for offshore service with 12 people
Cons
- Highly unusual saloon arrangement may not suit traditional buyers
- Eagle-eye deckhouse confined aft limits forward visibility from enclosed spaces
