ETAP 20 Sailboats for Sale

Hubert Van de stadt·1975 – 1992·~1,000 hulls·Etap Yachting
ETAP 20 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · lifting
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
19.85' · 6.05 m
Disp.
1,874 lbs · 850 kg
First year
1975

The ETAP 20, introduced in 1975, represents the foundational logic of Belgian builder Etap Yachting: the marriage of trailerable convenience with a safety margin rarely seen in microcruisers. Designed by the prolific E.G. van de Stadt, this 6.05meter (19.8foot) vessel was engineered to be "unsinkable," a feat achieved through a doubleskin fiberglass construction with the void filled with closedcell polyurethane foam. This method not only provides enough reserve buoyancy to keep the boat and a full crew afloat even when swamped but also offers thermal and acoustic insulation that makes the ETAP 20 a more capable coastal hopper than its diminutive size suggests. During its production run through the mid1980s, the model became a staple of European lakes and coastal waters, appealing to sailors who demanded a robust build quality typically reserved for much larger yachts.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 4,017
Asking price · 8 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
8 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+41.8%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
Switzerland (37.5%) · France (25.0%) · United Kingdom (25.0%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

ETAP 20 listings appear across 4 countries. Switzerland has the most listings with 3 (37.5%), followed by France and United Kingdom.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country view

8 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Switzerland$ 3,9323037.5%
France$ 4,3002025.0%
United Kingdom$ 2,6732025.0%
Germany$ 5,6961112.5%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

3 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
ETAP 21i21.52'$ 15,088288
Leisure 2019.98'$ 4,276112
ETAP 20You are here$ 4,01781

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used ETAP 20 cost?+
The median asking price for a used ETAP 20 over the past 12 months is $4,017. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many ETAP 20 sailboats are for sale?+
1 ETAP 20 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 8 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are ETAP 20 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the ETAP 20 is up 41.8% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are ETAP 20 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used ETAP 20 listings over the past 12 months are Switzerland (37.5%), France (25.0%), United Kingdom (25.0%).
05Do ETAP 20 listings get price reductions?+
About 67% of ETAP 20 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 7.7% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a ETAP 20?+
Comparable models include ETAP 21i, Leisure 20. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.