Comet 801 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

25.2' · 7.68 m

Disp.

4,409 lbs · 2,000 kg

First year

1972

The Comet 801 stands as a cornerstone of the Italian leisure boating boom of the 1970s, representing a successful collaboration between Comar Yachts (then operating under the name Sipla) and the prolific design office of Groupe Finot. Launched in 1972, the 801 was envisioned as a versatile "pocket cruiser" that could bridge the gap between small day boats and the highly successful, larger Comet 910. With approximately 236 hulls produced during an eightyear production run ending in 1980, it helped cement Comar’s reputation for building seaworthy, performanceoriented family yachts. While compact by modern standards, its clever use of beam and volume offered a level of accommodation that was groundbreaking for a 25foot vessel in its era, making it a staple of Mediterranean coastal cruising for decades.