Comet 33 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Comet 33 means evaluating a 33-foot Lupoli-designed fractional sloop from Comar Yachts, built from 2003 with a lead bulb keel and a draft that moves between 6.4 and 6.7 feet with load. These are coastal cruisers rather than ocean racers, and the draft alone shapes which marinas and anchorages a specific hull will have visited in its life.
Layouts on the Used Market
The Comet 33 carries a slightly roomier hull than most comparable designs, with a 10.8-foot beam giving real volume below. A buyer should judge each boat's interior against the model's known roomy section rather than assume a fixed arrangement. The 40-gallon water and 32-gallon diesel capacities are constant across the model.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the used market the Comet 33 commonly carries a chartplotter, autopilot, AIS, and often a furling main with spinnaker or gennaker and a code zero for light-air cruising. Power and energy systems frequently include an inverter, solar, and lithium batteries, while comfort gear such as hot water, heating, a cockpit shower, and teak decks is also commonly fitted. A life raft and bimini or dodger round out the typical coastal package. None of this is model-specific engineering, but a buyer should confirm which of these were factory-fit versus owner-added over the years.
What to Inspect
The surveyed material on the Comet 33 is thin on defects, but the draft that shifts from 6.4 to 6.7 feet as load changes is the one operational constraint to verify on a specific hull anchor. Check the keel-hull joint and bulb for signs of grounding damage, since a boat that drew over six and a half feet loaded will have tested shallow ramps and marina lips. Confirm the Lombardini LDW 702 starts clean and that the 32-gallon tank is free of diesel contamination after idle periods. Beyond that, standard fiberglass-solid hull and deck inspection applies.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The Comet 33 typically appears on the used market in Italy and Sweden. For a viewing, run this short checklist:
- Verify the draft against stated load and inspect the bulb for groundings.
- Confirm the Lombardini diesel and fuel tank condition.
- Test the furling main and code zero rigging for wear.
- Check lithium or solar installations for safe bonding.
- Inspect teak decks for soft spots if fitted.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Comet 33. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 4 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25 | 1 | $61,630 | — |
| Sep 25 | 2 | $61,630 | 0.0% |
| Jan 26 | 3 | $77,547 | +25.8% |
| Jul 26 | 1 | $64,992 | -16.2% |
Where they're listed
Comet 33 listings appear across 1 country. Italy has the most listings with 4.
Country view
4 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | $71,269 | 4 | 0 | 100.0% |