ETAP 20 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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
Displ.
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
$ 4,070
Ask, not sold · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+10.8%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
Switzerland (42.9%) · France (28.6%) · United Kingdom (28.6%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

ETAP 20 listings span 3 countries. Switzerland leads with 3 listings (42.9%), followed by France and United Kingdom.

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

Country breakdown

7 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Switzerland$ 4,0703042.9%
France$ 4,5092228.6%
United Kingdom$ 2,6932028.6%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Etap 21i21'$ 15,2472413
ETAP 30I29.33'$ 43,0491910
ETAP 28i28.15'$ 26,178199
Beneteau First 21020.34'$ 11,053199
ETAP 37s36.75'$ 107,1011612
Hawk 2020'$ 16,1511512
ETAP 26I25.75'$ 33,165146
Etap 38i38'$ 52,3571410
ETAP 35I34.84'$ 60,996104
Etap 20You are here$ 4,07072
Etap 39S38.98'$ 92,49775

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 $4,070. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many ETAP 20 sailboats are for sale?+
2 ETAP 20 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 7 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are ETAP 20 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the ETAP 20 has increased by 10.8% over the last 3 months compared to 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 (42.9%), France (28.6%), United Kingdom (28.6%).
05Do ETAP 20 listings get price reductions?+
About 33% of ETAP 20 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 12.2% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a ETAP 20?+
Comparable models include Etap 21i, ETAP 30I, ETAP 28i. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.