Are Etap sailboats any good?

Price as reviewed: An excellent cruising boat – fast, seaworthy, thoughtfully designed and very reasonably priced considering the high quality of build. Etaps also tend to hold their value well on the second-hand market.

Is there an unsinkable yacht?

What boats are unsinkable? By Coast Guard and Congress law, just about any boat under 20 feet long designed for ocean use is unsinkable. Companies like Boston Whaler, Edgewater, and Everglades are also making boats up to 37 ft long that are unsinkable.

What happened to Etap?

It was reported that the company had ceased operations in 2012, but in 2021 the company was advertising seven designs, the ETAP 22s, ETAP 26s, ETAP 30cq, ETAP 32s, ETAP 37s, ETAP 48Ds sailboats and the ETAP 1100 AC powerboat.

Is there a boat that Cannot sink?

The Thunder Child is a high speed, wave-piercing boat that’s built to be uncapsizable. The boat was designed by Safehaven Marine for use by Navy, law enforcement, and other groups who sail in high-pressure situations.

What is an Etap 23il?

The Etap 23iL is a 22’6” (6.85m) cruising sailboat designed by Jac de Ridder Yacht Design (Netherlands). She was built between 1995 and 1999 by Etap (Belgium) with 110 hulls completed. The Lifting keel version features an appendage configuration without compromise between draft and performance. Only drawback: some space is taken inside by the keel.

How big is an Etap 22?

She sports all the usual Etap hallmarks, that of the only slightly smaller 22i. Weighing 1.5 tons, she is on the limits for regular trailer-sailing and is really a proper little coastal cruiser. She has four under the fore-bunks. Stowage is not plentiful.

When did the 23rd yacht come out?

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What is the difference between a 22i and 23i?

that of the only slightly smaller 22i. Weighing 1.5 tons, she is on the limits for regular trailer-sailing and is really a proper little coastal cruiser. She has four under the fore-bunks. Stowage is not plentiful. The 23i, launched in the late 1980s, is very similar but commands a slightly higher second-hand price.