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Comet spars made by Selden Masts, Inc.These masts are identical to the Proctor masts we all know and love.
Click here to view the price sheet and how to order them. Contact Bill Wolf at Spar Tech Engineering Company for information or to place orders - wolfwe@earthlink.netComet #3277
It is in excellent condition and needs only minor work to be fully sailable. I live in Newburgh , NY and am looking to sell it. The boat comes with two sets of sails and a trailer that is brand new.
I am asking $3000 or best offer. I can also send pictures upon request.
Contact Mike 1 (845) 242- 0523 .My email is carrollmichael63@gmail.com
July 2008
Comet #3969 - Price Reduced $1,000 - from $3,900 to $2,900
Lippincott w\ side tanks. Race equipped w\ all go fast gear. Proctor mast, Brand new Omega race sails ( $1000 value) plus extra sails. Al. CB, auto bailing, trailer, mooring cover, custom O. B. bracket w\ new minkota marine trolling motor, battery, and switch gear. ( $1000 value) Anchor and safety gear (lots)
Sail it today $2,900--Waterboro, ME
Contact Joe: 207.247.4533 or via e-mai alpinepm@roadrunner.com
June 2008
Comet #3255
1942 comet class sloop. 16 footer with new sail and jib. and all new fittings. the hull needs a little bit of work but the tiller the rudder everything else is in good shape. It has a british sea gull forty plus on it. I have origional blue prints on how to build the boat and rig the boat along with origional books on the boat motor. and a sail bag. the numbers on the hull are 3255. can you tell me what that means? Anyways i'd like to sell it for $1200 or best offer. it comes with a 1992 calkins 16 ft trailer rated for 1100 pounds.
Contact Justin:717 215 0360 or via e-mail jayiswild123@yahoo.com
June 2008
Comet apparel we will be able to order at www.coralreefsailing.net/comet_class_apparel. They have a new web master starting next week. In a week or two there will be more things to choose from also we will be able to custom the items. Like put your boat # or name or both on whatever item you want. Click HERE to view available items.The deal is the Comet class will get 15% of gross sales. So lets buy some gear and help support the class.
June 2008Comet #3141
This boat was built by McPherson (unknown date). Cedar wood in good condition, with varnish on the inside and hull. Top and bottom are painted with white marine paint. Mast is original spruce and boom is original but wood might be white Sitka spruce or white pine. Telescoping center board is bronze. All hardward fittings are original. Rudder has been fiberglassed for strength to prevent from cracking if grounding. Boat has whisker pole, tiller extension and one set of sails and sits on a custom built trailer. This boat has not been sailed for two years as business takes up too much time and beside I am sailing a Lightning. Seller is only the second owner of the boat. Clean, pristine and in good condition with only minor dings and varnish and paint touchup.
Reduced price: $1,200 (will accept credit cards). Located in Ithaca, NY.
Contact John Bentkowski: 1-607-273-0215 or cell 1-607-227-1536 or e-mail jbentkow@twcny.rr.comJune 2008
Comet #3051 1948 Lippincott. Cedar hull & deck, 2 light wood masts, 3 stay rig, aluminum center board, Harstick & Merrill sails.
Triple Chevron record. Placed well in club sailing & regional regattas, Willow Bank Open winner.
Modest damage at Transom Regatta back in 1995. Has not sailed since.
Needs Stem & CB repair, new deck & TLC. Stored in unheated garage located in Stamford CT.
Project boat & trailer for free.Contact: Larry Feer - email lfeer@optonline.net
June 2008
Comet #3607
Lippincot, fiberglass. Tried to restore but lost interest. Complete with all parts and sail gear,on
trailer. Wooden mast w/ Spreader and wooden boom, motor mount also.Bronze center board, topside off at bow. Sail bag. Best offer. Located in Philadelphia.
Contact: Joe Cooper - jocoop@gmail.com
April 2008WANTED
Boat trailer suitable for Comet. Roadworthy or restorable, but above all not too expensive.
Contact: Mason Smith 518 624 6398 masonsmith@frontiernet.net
April 2008Comet #1519
Built by Skaneateles Boat Company, I think just before WWII. Wooden spars, new sails, newly re-fiberglassed hull (pale green), new rubrails darker green, deck canvas painted light blue, with mooring cover. She spent decades unused before I found her. I put her in good sailing order summer 2007 but put her into the water before re-doing her spars, coaming, seats. Nice boat evey so. No trailer, but I am looking for one (see Wanted ad). Selling only to pay part of thre cost of publishing a novel. $2,500 OBO. Located in Long Lake, NY.
Contact: Mason Smith 518 624 6398 masonsmith@frontiernet.net
April 2008
Comet Items for Sale
Items for sale from Comet 417 which could be used by someone restoring a vintage wood Comet. Based upon hull number Comet 417 was most likely built around 1937. I obtained Comet 417 in the mid-70’s from Long Island. During restoration the hull was destroyed during a winter storm.3 brass four-hole closed base cleats
1 brass yacht(eye strap) cleats
1 brass bow chock
1 Perko brass Block w/swivel base
1 brass block w/swivel base must likely not original
Perko brass block
2 brass closed line guides
center board and center housing with number 417In Williamsburg, Michigan. Contact: Charlie Koop h- 231-264-6059 w 231-533-6860
Email: charleskoop@charter.netApril 2008
Comet #3621
Wooden boat with wooden spars and comes with a trailer and 3 main sails.
The price is $500. Located in St. Louis area.
Contact: David Price at (314) 831-0989
March 2008Comet #2962
Comet woody #2962 built in 1948; rebuilt 2007. Refastened, new stem, keel plank, garboards, cockpit floor, deck and deck canvas. Rebuilt CB trunk with bronze centerboard. Rig is original 7-stay configuration. Original spars are refinished. Original stainless steel hardware. Rebuilt original trailer, inspected and titled, is also a collector's item. Newish sails (with wrong number). Includes trailing cover, mast cover, storage cover. New mast standards for trailing. Location: Annapolis MD. $3,000
Contact: Joost Yff email joostyff@verizon.net
March 2008Comet #4043
Lippincott, Excellent Condition, Fully Equipped, Light, Fast, 4 Sets of sails, Cover, Go fasts, Proctor Spars.
Trailer, etc. $3500.00 Stone Harbor, N.J.
Contact: Bob McNeill (610) 933-1379 or email rjmcneill@comcast.net
August 2007Wanted: Used set of sails to help complete the restoration of Comet #1282.
Contact: John Grossman jgrossmann@mail.colgate.edu or call (315)691-4944July 2007
Comet #3687
'63 Comet including trailer, original wooden boom, Al mast & good set of sails. Wooden hull. Re-decked 7-8 yrs ago. Needs paint. Sailed regularly. Northeastern PA. $800
Contact John Alaimo, (570) 690-0788 johnadc@epix.net
July 2007
Comet # 3592
1961 Wooden Comet, Lippincott, aluminum mast, racing sails, original trailer included.
Located in Wisconsin. $800 OBO.
Contact Lisa Abeles-Allison aafamily@centurytel.netJune 2007
Wanted: Good condition wood mast + boom with spreaders, shrouds and fittings for Comet. Cotton sails also needed. NY area ideal.
Contact Mike Bruynesteyn - email: mikebruynesteyn@aol.comMay 2007
Wooden Skaneatles Comet Hull and Parts
It was a restoration project that was never finished, and the boat needs a new home. The bottom has been replaced, and the canvas stripped off the deck. The whole boat was painted after this work but probably needs to be painted again. Original wood tiller/rudder and cotton sails also available. Original brass fittings available. New aluminum centerboard ready to be installed. Original mast and boom also available, but probably not usable. Boat is on a trailer, but trailer is not road ready. Please rescue this beautiful boat and give it new life! Boat located in Great Falls, VA. Free to good home.
Contact: Contact Mike, m_henrickson@yahooo.comMay 2007
I have an old Worden Comet (I think 1968 - I do not posses paper work) with Aluminum mast and boom. Two complete sets of sails. It has a Bronze keel and Trailer. The topside were removed with hopes of replacing but I will not have the time. Also some planking on the hull will have to be replaced because of leaking.
This boat is free for pick up - Lake Hopactcong - New Jersey.
Contact: Andrew Chappell 973-960-6989 arkchef@prodigy.netMay 2007
Comet #2724
Built in Skaneateles Boatworks (NY) ca. 1947. Cedar over oak, 90% original, 95% restored, mahogany brightwork and transom, spruce spars, original bronze hardware, 8 stay rig, some new blocks, new sails and running rigging, and new galvanized trailer. A real "headturner". $3000 or best offer. Located coastal N. Carolina.
Contact: Charlotte and Bob Rath at 910-270-2829 or email charlotra2@aol.com
April 2007Comet Hull
1948 hull only. Glass over wood many years ago. Free to first. I sold complete boat but buyer took all equipment and left the hull. Located near Springfield, Massachusetts. I could possible deliver for fee.
Contact: Charles Clines tomtrue2@aol.comApril 2007
Wanted: Trailer able to handle one comet and one laser.
Please contact Brian or Lena . (410) 827-4472 or (443) 254-2867)
or lenastevens@msn.com
March 2007
Wanted: 1 set of decent Comet Sails. We have a 1946 wooden Skaneateles Comet No 2481. The boat is in great shape but the original sails are stretched and tattered. We don't need anything fancy but a reasonably decent set of usable sails that can be adapted to wooden spars would be great. Thanks!
Contact Joe and Liz Menichino, WNY, 585-596-3406 - email: jlmenichino@gmail.comFebruary 2007
Comet #3348
Built in 1956 is for sale.Restored in 2001/2002.A beautiful all cedar comet to include 3 stay wood mast and boom,harken blocks throughout,new lines,standing and running rigging in excellent condition.Main and 2 jibs.
New trailer,mast cover,bottom cover and top cover for storage and trailering.
Asking $2500 but will consider all reasonable offers. Reason for selling,actively racing Lightning at local club.
If interested please email at darhoades50@hotmail.com
January 2007Wanted: to buy a Comet - close to Boston; intend to sail it on Lake Champlain near Burlington, VT
Contact Chris Kiley - email: ckiley@tappe.comAugust 2006
Wanted- 1 set of decent Comet Sails. We have a 1946 wooden Skaneateles Comet No 2481. The boat is in great shape but the original sails are stretched and tattered. We don't need anything fancy but a reasonably decent set of usable sails that can be adapted to wooden spars would be great. thanks- Joe and Liz Menichino, WNY, 585-596-3406, jlmenichino@gmail.com Comet #3824
It is a fiberglass Lippincott boat located in Avalon, New Jersey. It has a Proctor mast which has been welded and a Proctor boom. It has 4 Opti airbags for flotation. Most of the rigging is new. I have 2 mains and 2 jibs for it as well as the original measurement certificate. It is on a trailer which is in good condition with working lights.Asking $800 for the boat and $200 for the trailer.
Contact Brian Frikert (609) 967-3744 b.frikert@verizon.netAugust 2006
Wanted: Bronze centerboard for #1804, as I usually sail solo.
Contact Steve Agnew - email: sagnew1@hotmail.comFebruary 2006
Comet #3854
Completely rebuilt. Navy blue fiberglass hull and new mahogany deck. Race ready,
show boat condition. Wisker pole launcher, Udell rudder, Beaton sails (good condition),
Galvanized trailer, top & bottom covers. Asking - $3000.00
Contact - Bill Clarke 1-215-620-9632 (cell) 1-610-321-1694 (home) sealarke@comcast.netNovember 2005
Comet #4083
Oberg 1981 fiberglass double bottom - dark blue with mahogany deck. Hull weight 264lbs. Proctor aluminum mast & boom. All go-fast equipment: mast bender, adj. sidestays, seven control lines on deck each side. Whisker pole. Custom kick-up rudder plus regulation rudder. 2 suits of sails. Sea Lion galvanized trailer & spare wheel. Anchor, paddles and lifting bridle. Fitted cover plus two tarps. Measurement certificate. Digital photograph available. Race ready. Located in St. Louis.
Asking $3500. Contact: philipcottonjr@earthlink.net or 314-361-3961
May 2005
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Comet # 3970
Lippincott/Oberg side tank. 2 suits of sails, pole launcher, dual controls, cover, fast. $2,900
Contact Steve Mehl 609-465-5490Comet # 3273
Cedar with fir mast and boom. Original mahogany rudder, Bronze Centerboard. New rigging in '03. Wood Spars, Hull stripped and repainted in '03. Custom vinyl boat and mast cover. Trailer included, new tires and bearings in '03. Boat is located in Flanders, NJ - Contact: Fred 973-584-1690 Must see.Comet #3348
Built in 1956 is for sale.Restored in 2001/2002.A beautiful all cedar comet to include 3 stay wood mast and boom,harken blocks throughout,new lines,standing and running rigging in excellent condition.Main and 2 jibs.New trailer,mast cover,bottom cover and top cover for storage and trailering.
Asking $2500 but will consider all reasonable offers.Reason for selling,actively racing lightning at local club.If interested please email at darhoades50@hotmail.comComet #3407
Lippincott. Proctor spars, 2 suits Beaton sails, deck and bottom cover, trailer, ready to sail. Proven race winner. Boat located in Cazenovia, NY. Contact Gene Barilla 772-569-4413Comet #3818
Built 1967, with trailer and sails(2 sets) Located in Cazenovia NY. Mast bender lever available but not mounted. asking $1000. Call 315 446-5804 Philip HoltzappleComet #3838
Fiberglass hull, wooden spars, original rudder plus a custom kick-up rudder for day-sailing. Main and jib are in fair condition. Hull and spars are in good condition. Trailor included. Boat is located in the Barnegat Bay area of New Jersey. Asking $800.00. Call Brian at (908) 814-8041 or E-mail megandy@rcn.comComet #2264
Built by Lippincott in 1943. Restored to better than new condition. (Lots of photos of restoration.) Hull, spars, deck finished bright (all varnish.) Original cotton sail plus lightly used dacron. Original mast, boom, rigging. Steel and aluminum centerboards. New trailer. Always garaged. Located in Eastern Conn. (Essex.) Jim Parker at jparker@pace.edu, (212)618-6653 (days), (212)787-4861(evenings),
(860)767-7764(weekends) James M. ParkerComet #2559
Sailed boat last year in the Adirondacks, has been going under new wood trim up grade, sails are ok to good condition handle nice in moderate wind. Hull in great shape a leak in the Centerboard trunk though can be repaired. Was painted last year and used in fresh water only. Wood mast and boom in good to great condition starting to revarnish the two shortly.Steel centerboard in good condition. If interested e-mail me or call at 508-226-4885 ask for Glenn or camp4now@verizon.netComet #468
I was sailing it last year. I have stripped the hardware off of the deck in order to strip the canvas covering the deck. I was also going to strip the paint on the hull and re-caulk. I have realized that i just do not have the time do finish this project. 468 was built in Skeaneatles in 1937, it is a seven stay rig.I have a copy of the original measurement certificate and a bunch of other paperwork.ÊAll of the rigging is in good shape. It has fairly new shore dacron sails, plus two bags of original cotton sails. comes with a trailer. Make offer (cheap) and send me a photo when it is done. Call Paul (614)588-3091I have a Wooden comet (1940's), sails, center board, some rigging, mast & boom. Best Offer Deborah , Haddonfield, NJ (Cooper River Yacht Club) at dignaczewski@cchsc.com Fiberglass Comet
Comet with a steel centerboard, aluminum mast and a wooden boom. She was upgraded in Jan 2003: epoxy coating, new bottom, sides and top paint, all Harken / Rostan hardware, all new ball bearing blocks, new spectra ropes. The sails are in great condition. The rudder is in fiberglass. Number unknown. An excellent trailer is included. Pictures available - $1,000.00 Located in Cornelius (Lake Norman) NC, fchevalier@msn.com - Vincent Chevalier: Home 704 892 2864, office 704 382 3385, cell 202 262 7432