COMET
Yacht for Sale
Length:
38′ 0″ / 11.58m
| Builder: Alerion
| Year: 1998
COMET Yacht for Sale - 38 Alerion
COMET, hull #5 of the rare Alerion 38 Yawls, combines good looks, spirited sailing performance, and comfort in a yacht that is equally rewarding to admire at the dock as she is to sail. Designed by Carl Schumacher, her sheer, long overhangs, low-profile cabin house, and well-proportioned yawl rig give COMET the appearance of a classic yacht, while her modern underbody and custom-designed Jim Taylor keel deliver responsive performance and handling that are a step above other Alerions.
On deck, COMET is centered around a large cockpit that provides well for both sailing and entertaining. Her self-tending jib simplifies sail handling and makes her suitable for a couple or short-handed crew. The yawl rig adds another dimension of versatility, providing numerous sail combinations as conditions change while giving her a distinctive profile rarely seen among modern performance yachts. Light and responsive at the helm, COMET offers the kind of sailing experience that encourages an owner to head out for an afternoon simply for the pleasure of being underway, yet she has the capability and comfort for considerably more ambitious coastal cruising.
Below decks, COMET reflects the character and thoughtful simplicity for which the Alerion 38 is so well known. Nicely finished traditional joinery is complemented by generous natural light and ventilation, creating a warm and inviting space below. Her well-planned accommodations include a comfortable main salon, practical galley, enclosed head, sleeping arrangements for 5, and useful storage thoughtfully incorporated throughout. Elegant without being overly elaborate, the interior provides everything needed for comfortable weekends aboard while retaining the clean, purposeful character of a true sailing yacht.
Built in 1998 and representing an unusually rare interpretation of the Alerion concept, COMET offers a compelling combination of classic yacht aesthetics, modern sailing performance, manageable sail handling, and genuine cruising capability. For the sailor who appreciates pedigree, simplicity, and a yacht that is as beautiful as she is rewarding to sail, COMET is a particularly special offering.
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Jonathan S. Chapman
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Detailed Information
Overview
COMET is Hull #5 of the Alerion Express 38 Yawls, which are known for their well-balanced performance. This particular boat has a custom-designed keel by naval architect Jim Taylor, installed by the last owner for the Newport Bermuda Race to enhance her performance further.
She comes equipped with the patented Hoyt Jib Boom and mizzenmast, providing a variety of beneficial sail plans. These boats are known for moving swiftly at all points of sail while maneuvering exceptionally well. Below deck and in her cockpit, COMET can comfortably accommodate six guests for cruising or racing. Standing headroom below is 6’2”.
COMET was recently donated to the Maine Maritime Academy and is available on very attractive terms through a 3-year Charter/Lease with Purchase Option.
Key Features
• 1 of only 8 Alerion Express 38 Yawls built
• Classically aesthetic with a thoroughly modern performance-oriented underbody
• Exceptionally easy to sail short-handed, thanks to her Hoyt self-tending Jib Boom
• Versatile yawl rig with distinctive classic styling
• Uncluttered deck and comfortable accommodations for 5 below
Galley
• Insulated icebox (Sea Frost refrigeration is nonfunctional)
• Force 10 two-burner LPG stove with oven
• Stainless sink with hot and cold pressurized fresh water
• 6-Gallon water heater
• Generous locker storage
Electronics
• Simrad RS35 VHF (2024)
• Simrad H535 wireless VHF remote (2024)
• Raytheon SL70C GPS/chart plotter (radar nonfunctional)
• Raymarine A50 chart plotter
• Furuno GPS
• Autohelm ST5000 autopilot
• Autohelm Tri-data depth and knot/log
• Plastimo bulkhead compass
• Ritchie binnacle compass
Machinery and Electrical
• Yanmar 3GM30F, 27hp diesel engine (no hour meter)
• Kanzaki KM2P, 2.06:1 transmission
• 2-Bladed Martec folding prop
• 1” stainless shaft
• Racor fuel filter
• Water-lift muffler
• 12V DC and 110V AC systems
• 1 – Group 27 engine-start battery
• 3 – Group 27 house-bank batteries
• 30-Amp shore power cord with SmartPlug
• Galvanic isolator
• Xantrex TrueCharge 40A battery charger
• Inverter
• Electric bilge pump
• Manual Gusher bilge pump
Hull and Deck
• Fiberglass SCRIMP-infused hull
• Fiberglass composite deck
• Blue Awlcraft paint on hull
• Hull #5 of the series
• Rigid PVC rubrails with 1” teak toe rails
• Teak trim, handrails, and cockpit coamings
• 9 x Triple dogged stainless ports
• 3 x Lewmar hatches
• Tapered stainless stanchions with double lifelines and gates
• Stainless stern and bow rails
• Lewmar 12V anchor windlass with remote (motor replaced 2017)
• Anchor roller and anchor locker with double hatch
• Edson pedestal wheel steering with cockpit table
• Custom balanced carbon fiber spade rudder
• Custom Jim Taylor-designed keel (5’ 11”), installed in 2024
• Cockpit bimini and dodger in off-white
Sails and Rigging
• Fractional yawl rig with 712 sq. ft. of sail area
• Tapered aluminum keel-stepped mast by Hall Spars
• Aluminum boom by Hall Spars
• Carbon-fiber, freestanding mizzenmast by Hall Spars (no shrouds)
• Carbon-fiber Hoyt Jib Boom
• Harken MKII roller furler
• Sailtec hydraulic backstay
• Hall Quick Vang, 6:1 purchase
• Lazy-jack lines on mainsail
• Harken mainsheet traveler
• 2 x Lewmar ST44 primary winches (starboard winch is electric)
• 2 x Lewmar ST40 secondary winches (main halyard winch is electric)
• Main, mizzen, jib, and gennaker
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
