Comet 801
Basic data
| Category: | Sailboat |
| Year of construction: | 1979 |
| Length: | 768 cm |
| width: | 265 cm |
| Depth: | 125 cm |
| Material: | Polyester |
| Motorization: | Volvo Penta |
Specifications
The Comet 801 is a nice, polyester sailing yacht which requires little maintenance. She has an ergonomic layout and comfortable sailing characteristics. The Comar is a stable sailboat because of the fixed keel. This sailboat can give many years of sailing pleasure at a nice price.
History:Comar (manufacturer) began its activities with the production of fiberglass Flying Juniors in 1961 in Forlì, Italy. At that time, plastic production was still in its infancy. The real revolution took place in 1971 with the Comet 910.The boat was designed by Van de Stadt; she was so innovative and above the line that on the eve of her launch, while the boat was already entered to participate in the Middle Sea Race. The Comet 910 beat the entire fleet with ease, humbling much larger and prestigious boats. Commercial success was immediate and long-lasting: nearly 1,000 were produced over a 15-year period. Groundbreaking sailboats were created and immediately welcomed by the boating world. The Comet 801, Comet 11, Comet 13 and Comet 14 were all characterized by unprecedented solutions, even regarding the interior with the saloon moved to the stern. On the water the boats were fast and comfortable, with for those years advanced deck solutions such as genoa and mainsail furlers and an affordable price.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Known defects: Number of spots on deck in need of patching and sprayhood needs replacement.
- The boat is not registered.
- This boat is sold under general auction conditions.
| Brand | Comet |
| Type | 801 |
| Length | 768 |
| Width | 265 |
| Depth | 125 |
| Clearance height | 1050 |
| Year of construction | 1979 |
| Material | Polyester |
| Standing height indoors | 160 |
| Hull shape | Roundbilge |
| Control | Joystick |
| Location control | Outside |
| Rudder | Single |
| Separate dining area | |
| Cooker | |
| Fridge | |
| Life buoy | |
| Self-draining cockpit | |
| Cockpit tent | |
| Outdoor cushions | |
| Swimming ladder | |
| Fenders and lines | |
| Cockpit table |
| Number of engines | 1 |
| Start typing | Electric |
| Brand motor | Volvo Penta |
| Power (hp) | 7 |
| Number of cylinders | 1 |
| Year of construction of the engine | 1979 |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Inverter |
| Number of masts | 1 |
| Main sail | |
| Genoa | |
| Jib | |
| Spinnaker |
The Comet 801 is a nice, polyester sailing yacht which requires little maintenance. She has an ergonomic layout and comfortable sailing characteristics. The Comar is a stable sailboat because of the fixed keel. This sailboat can give many years of sailing pleasure at a nice price.
History:Comar (manufacturer) began its activities with the production of fiberglass Flying Juniors in 1961 in Forlì, Italy. At that time, plastic production was still in its infancy. The real revolution took place in 1971 with the Comet 910.The boat was designed by Van de Stadt; she was so innovative and above the line that on the eve of her launch, while the boat was already entered to participate in the Middle Sea Race. The Comet 910 beat the entire fleet with ease, humbling much larger and prestigious boats. Commercial success was immediate and long-lasting: nearly 1,000 were produced over a 15-year period. Groundbreaking sailboats were created and immediately welcomed by the boating world. The Comet 801, Comet 11, Comet 13 and Comet 14 were all characterized by unprecedented solutions, even regarding the interior with the saloon moved to the stern. On the water the boats were fast and comfortable, with for those years advanced deck solutions such as genoa and mainsail furlers and an affordable price.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Known defects: Number of spots on deck in need of patching and sprayhood needs replacement.
- The boat is not registered.
- This boat is sold under general auction conditions.
| Brand | Comet |
| Type | 801 |
| Length | 768 |
| Width | 265 |
| Depth | 125 |
| Clearance height | 1050 |
| Year of construction | 1979 |
| Material | Polyester |
| Standing height indoors | 160 |
| Hull shape | Roundbilge |
| Control | Joystick |
| Location control | Outside |
| Rudder | Single |
| Separate dining area | |
| Cooker | |
| Fridge | |
| Life buoy | |
| Self-draining cockpit | |
| Cockpit tent | |
| Outdoor cushions | |
| Swimming ladder | |
| Fenders and lines | |
| Cockpit table |
| Number of engines | 1 |
| Start typing | Electric |
| Brand motor | Volvo Penta |
| Power (hp) | 7 |
| Number of cylinders | 1 |
| Year of construction of the engine | 1979 |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Inverter |
| Number of masts | 1 |
| Main sail | |
| Genoa | |
| Jib | |
| Spinnaker |
