COMET 14
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 45.93 ft |
| LWL | 39.63 ft |
| Beam | 14.11 ft |
| Draft | 5.25 ft |
| Displacement | 28,660 lb |
| Ballast | 11,022.6 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.4 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 62.34 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 18.04 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 55.35 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 18.18 ft |
| FLforestay | 18 ft |
| Mainsail | 1,105.7 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 562.3 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 955.9 sq ft |
About the COMET 14
The Comet 14 is a rare, high-performance cruising sloop designed by Groupe Finot and built by Comar (ITA) between 1980 and 1982, with only 5 hulls constructed. Its substantial displacement of 28660.0 lb and robust construction reflect its pedigree as a serious offshore vessel.
- Best for:
- This boat suits experienced sailors seeking a capable offshore cruiser with strong performance characteristics, particularly those who value the Finot design philosophy and do not mind the challenges of maintaining a rare, low-production vessel.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 28660.0 lb, a capsize ratio of 1.85, and a comfort ratio of 31.42, the Comet 14 is well-suited for bluewater cruising, offering stability and seakeeping ability typical of serious offshore designs.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other Finot-designed vessels from the early 1980s such as the First Class 8.5 or similar heavy-displacement European cruisers, sharing similar displacement ratios and offshore-oriented hull forms.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the COMET 14 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 45.93ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the COMET 14yet 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 14? 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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