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Grumpycat View Drop Down
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    Posted: 16 Jan 22 at 3:42pm
Comet is a nice little singlehander  ( I have a half share in Comet 838 with mrs grumpycat ) but it is two faced to sail . In light to mid wind it’s fairly vice free but when the wind gets up the combination of being wide and short and the rounded hull shape means the boat will put you in down wind very easily Especially when it’s got it’s original rig and with rear sheeting . 
There is now the option of another rig called the XTRA . This has a slightly shorter mast with a more efficient, slightly smaller sail , this makes the boat a lot easier to sail in strong winds but it is very slightly slower very  light winds . You pay your money and take your choice as they sail off the same handicap . Other snippets of info , it has a soft py ( if the sailor is good enough to cope with its down wind behaviour) , it’s build quality is good , they are good value for the money and if you prefer centre sheeting the manufacturer sell conversion kits . 
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423zero View Drop Down
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Posts: 3420 		Post Options Post Options   Quote 423zero Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 Jan 22 at 3:23pm
Not many boats of any description about, well not good ones anyway.
Robert
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Different boat . 
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423zero View Drop Down
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Posts: 3420 		Post Options Post Options   Quote 423zero Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 Jan 22 at 10:05am
Not sure about this, but it appears to be an American boat from the 1930's.
Robert
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Posts: 8956 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Rupert Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 Jan 22 at 8:55am
Originally posted by 423zero

Comet uno? It's the one that broke away and started its own class association.


The Comet (and its association) predates the other Comet classes by quite some margin. I owned 190 back 20 years ago or so, and had good fun. Much shorter than a Laser, and a tendency to death roll in much breeze (I did, anyway) but a nice little boat.
Firefly 2324, Puffin 229, Minisail 3446 Mirror 70686
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Posts: 929 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Paramedic Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 Jan 22 at 8:38am
The thing with Rotomoulds is they have their place.

But discussing their virtues on here is a bit like posting on a car enthusiasts forum that you've just bought a Kia Picanto. Both have the same basic stuff that the members get excited about but aren't really what the audience are into  LOL
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Posts: 3401 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Sam.Spoons Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 Jan 22 at 11:55pm
Originally posted by 423zero

What is problem with Topaz?
Weight?
Rotomould snobbery?
Poor Hull shape?



It's not bad, a decent boat for lightweight beginners, and an absolute hoot with two 'normal' adults for a quick blast in F6+ but it's also quite cramped for grown ups and only performs 'adequately'. They used to be cheap but there're lots of other boats I'd rather spend £1500 on, just for starters a Solo or Laser if you sail on a lake or an old Blaze if your local spot is open water.




Edited by Sam.Spoons - 15 Jan 22 at 11:57pm
Spice 346 "Flat Broke"
Blaze 671 "supersonic soap dish"
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423zero View Drop Down
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Posts: 3420 		Post Options Post Options   Quote 423zero Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 Jan 22 at 10:29pm
It's just called a Comet.
Www.cometsailing.co.uk
Robert
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tink View Drop Down
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Posts: 789 		Post Options Post Options   Quote tink Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 Jan 22 at 9:59pm
Originally posted by 423zero

Comet uno? It's the one that broke away and started its own class association.

They then created a card game that was rather successful 
Tink
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423zero View Drop Down
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Posts: 3420 		Post Options Post Options   Quote 423zero Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 Jan 22 at 9:41pm
Comet uno? It's the one that broke away and started its own class association.
Robert
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