COMET 45 S
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 46.59 ft |
| LWL | 37.73 ft |
| Beam | 13.78 ft |
| Draft | 7.87 ft |
| Deep keel | 8.86 ft(2.7 m) |
| Displacement | 23,810 lb |
| Ballast | 7,164.4 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.2 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 56.76 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 18.7 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 54.13 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 19.03 ft |
| FLforestay | 18.7 ft |
| Mainsail | 1,087 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 530.7 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 902.2 sq ft |
About the COMET 45 S
The Comet 45 S is a fractional sloop designed by Vallicelli and built by Comar (IT) in 2005. With a displacement of 23810.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 27.69, this vessel represents a specific, limited-production model from the mid-2000s Italian market.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and offshore racers who prioritize performance and modern fractional rigging, given its high SA/D ratio of 20.3 and relatively low capsize ratio of 1.92.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 23810.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.92, the Comet 45 S demonstrates solid offshore stability and seaworthiness for bluewater cruising.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other mid-2000s European performance cruisers with similar fractional rigs and displacement ranges, such as the Beneteau First 45 or Nauticat 45, which share the balance of speed and comfort.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(20 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° | 5.5 | 6.6 | 7.4 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| 60° | 5.9 | 7.0 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| 75° | 6.2 | 7.2 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| 90° | 6.1 | 7.4 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.6 | 8.8 | 9.3 |
| 110° | 6.2 | 7.5 | 8.2 | 8.6 | 9.0 | 9.2 | 9.6 |
| 120° | 6.0 | 7.4 | 8.2 | 8.6 | 9.0 | 9.5 | 10.1 |
| 135° | 5.5 | 6.8 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 8.8 | 9.2 | 10.3 |
| 150° | 4.6 | 5.8 | 6.9 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 9.1 |
| Beat VMG | 3.6 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 5.4 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.9 |
| Run VMG | 4.0 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 6.7 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 8.3 |
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 46.59ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
2 reported issues across 2 systems for the COMET 45 S, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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