Comet
Comet Solo - 1998
Price: £1,500.00 Short Description : 1998 Comet Solo for sale. Comes with all equipment including Sail, Mast, Rudder, Dagger Board etc. Fully cleaned and operational, with no damage to fibreglass hull other than superficial crack in the bow. Kept at… For Sale : Comet Solo - 1998 This listing is marked as sold. - click for more details More like this : Comet for sale - click for all listings of this class County - Buckinghamshire
More about the Comet dinghy
The Comet, designed by Andrew Simmons, is a well-balanced single-handed dinghy known for combining simplicity with rewarding performance. Its lightweight hull and straightforward rig make it easy to launch, rig and sail, while still offering enough pace and responsiveness to keep experienced sailors interested.
The Comet is raced actively across the UK and remains a favourite with sailors who want an affordable, enjoyable and competitive one-design class.
Performance & Sailing Experience
With a Portsmouth Yardstick of around 1208, the Comet offers a strong balance of stability and performance. It performs well in light to moderate winds, remains manageable in gustier conditions, and is ideal for club racing and relaxed solo sailing.
Comet Alternatives
If you're considering alternatives to buying a Comet dinghy, these single-handers are worth exploring:
- Laser / ILCA – global one-design single-hander with multiple rig options (PY 1218 ILCA 4 / 1156 ILCA 6 / 1103 ILCA 7)
- Solo – classic and slightly roomier single-hander (PY 1139)
- Streaker – lightweight, responsive boat for lighter sailors (PY 1121)
- RS Aero – modern ultra-lightweight performance dinghy (PY 1141 Aero 5 / 1062 Aero 7 / 1005 Aero 9)
External: Comet Class Association
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