COMET 111
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 36.15 ft |
| LWL | 31.46 ft |
| Beam | 11.81 ft |
| Draft | 6.23 ft |
| Displacement | 14,330 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.5 kn |
About the COMET 111
The Comet 111 is a 36.15 ft masthead sloop designed by Groupe Finot and built by Comar Yachts (ITA) between 1979 and 1985, with a total production of 90 hulls. This Italian-built cruiser offers a balanced performance profile with a displacement of 14330.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 25.15.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize a manageable beam of 11.81 ft and a fin keel with a max draft of 6.23 ft for access to varied harbors.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.95 and a D/L ratio of 205.46, the Comet 111 is designed for coastal cruising rather than heavy offshore passage-making.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from this era include the Beneteau First 36 and the O'Day 36, as they share similar displacement ranges and masthead sloop configurations aimed at the mid-30s cruising market.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(3 certificates)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 4.8 | 5.7 | 6.4 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 60° | 5.2 | 6.1 | 6.7 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.3 |
| 75° | 5.4 | 6.3 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.7 |
| 90° | 5.3 | 6.3 | 6.9 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 8.0 |
| 110° | 5.3 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 8.3 |
| 120° | 5.2 | 6.3 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.6 |
| 135° | 4.8 | 5.8 | 6.7 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 8.6 |
| 150° | 4.0 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 6.7 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 8.2 |
| Beat VMG | 3.1 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Run VMG | 3.5 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 5.9 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.6 |
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 36.15ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the COMET 111yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a COMET 111? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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