Comet 460 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used Comet 460 means looking at a Groupe Finot-designed, Comar-built 46-foot cruiser produced between 1987 and 1993, with 122 examples launched. These are solid-fiberglass hulls with a lead fin keel and spade rudder, powered by a Mercedes 72 cv diesel, and the brokerage stock reflects a boat that has been sailed seriously rather than cosseted.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin layouts are the more common on the used market, but both are available; ex-charter examples are common. The standard plan holds three cabins, two heads, and eight berths, so most buyers will find a boat set up for either private family cruising or a charter history with the associated wear. The 12.47-foot beam supports that accommodation without feeling pinched, and the three-cabin baseline is what you should expect to inspect unless a listing specifies otherwise.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Well-found 460s on the market commonly carry a watermaker and freezer for independent cruising, backed by solar and an inverter to keep the house bank fed — a power-and-energy cluster that matters far more than stereos or galley extras. Navigation and safety gear is usually present in the form of radar, chartplotter, autopilot, life raft, and EPIRB, while a bow thruster and swim platform appear on many as handling and boarding aids. Teak decks and hot water are also commonly fitted, and the recurring presence of this equipment means a buyer should treat their absence as a deficit rather than a blank slate.
What to Inspect
Inspection should follow normal used-boat diligence for a 1980s solid-fiberglass cruiser. Verify the Mercedes 72 cv diesel's service history, check the solid fiberglass hull and deck for osmotic or impact damage, and confirm the lead fin keel and spade rudder attachments are sound.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical markets for the Comet 460 are Italy and Spain, where most available boats will be found. For a buyer, the takeaway is straightforward:
- Expect a three-cabin ex-charter or owner boat with common cruising upgrades already fitted
- Confirm diesel, hull, keel, and rudder condition as the priority items
- Look in Italian and Spanish listings rather than broader regional searches
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Comet 460. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25 | 1 | $102,964 | — |
| May 26 | 1 | $45,119 | -56.2% |
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