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Comet 36
Designer: Sergio Lupoli  ·  Builder: Comar (Ita)  ·  First built: 2002
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About the Comet 36

Designed by Sergio Lupoli and built by Italy's Comar starting in 2002, this fiberglass fractional sloop represents a thoughtful balance between performance cruising and comfort. The fin keel with bulb configuration paired with a spade rudder delivers responsive handling while maintaining directional stability, making the Comet 36 well-suited for both coastal cruising and spirited sailing. With a displacement of 13,850 pounds and 651 square feet of sail area, this boat offers adequate power for varied conditions while remaining manageable for smaller crews. The generous beam of nearly 12 feet provides stable sailing characteristics and comfortable interior volume, while the moderate 6.60-foot draft allows access to many harbors and anchorages. The boat's comfort ratio of 25.05 indicates relatively quick motion in seaways, appealing to sailors who prefer livelier performance over heavy-weather comfort. Meanwhile, the capsize screening formula of 1.99 suggests reasonable offshore capability for experienced crews, though the design clearly favors coastal and near-coastal sailing. Lupoli's design philosophy emphasizes clean lines and functional layout, creating a yacht that serves weekend warriors and vacation cruisers equally well. The Italian build quality from Comar adds European styling sensibilities to practical sailing characteristics.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 36.00 ft / 10.97 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 29.67 ft / 9.04 m
Beam 11.90 ft / 3.63 m
Max Draft 6.60 ft / 2.01 m
Displacement 13,850.00 lb / 6,282 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 651.00 ft² / 60.48 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Sergio Lupoli
Builder Comar (ITA)
First Built 2002
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 120
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 18.13
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 236.73
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 25.05
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 1.99
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.30 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 2.41
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1,261.57 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 18.12
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 49.20 ft / 15.00 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 15.80 ft / 4.82 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 43.30 ft / 13.20 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 12.10 ft / 3.69 m
SA Fore 388.68 ft² / 36.11 m²
SA Main 261.97 ft² / 24.34 m²
SA Total (100%) 650.65 ft² / 60.45 m²
Est. Forestay Length 51.67 ft / 15.75 m
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