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 micro-cruisers. Designed by the prolific E.G. van de Stadt, this 6.05-meter (19.8-foot) vessel was engineered to be "unsinkable," a feat achieved through a double-skin fiberglass construction with the void filled with closed-cell 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 mid-1980s, 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.
ETAP 20 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- ETAP
- Model
- 20
- Builder
- Etap Yachting
- Designer
- Van de Stadt
- Number Built
- 1000
- Production Year(s)
- 1975 - 1992
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 2 | $5,669 |
| Nov 2025 | 1 | $4,084 |
| Feb 2026 | 2 | $2,141 |
| Mar 2026 | 2 | $4,566 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
Price Reduction Insights
33.3% of listings have had price reductions
Average discount: 11.1% off original price
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etap 21i | 21' | $15,199 | 19 | 11 |
| Beneteau First 210 | 20.34' | $11,193 | 19 | 9 |
| Etap 28i | 28.15' | $26,982 | 17 | 5 |
| ETAP 30I | 29.33' | $43,595 | 13 | 5 |
| Etap 26I | 25.75' | $33,501 | 12 | 3 |
| Hawk 20 | 20' | $17,247 | 12 | 12 |
| Etap 38i | 38' | $55,966 | 9 | 3 |
| Viko 20 | 20.01' | $15,906 | 8 | 4 |
| Etap 20 | $4,084 | 7 | 4 | |
| ETAP 22I | 22.24' | $11,606 | 6 | 4 |
| Precision 21 | 20.75' | $5,500 | 3 | 1 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $4,084 | 3 | 1 |
| France | $4,566 | 2 | 2 |
| United Kingdom | $2,705 | 2 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used ETAP 20 cost?
- The median asking price for a used ETAP 20 over the past 12 months is $4,084. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many ETAP 20 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 7 ETAP 20 listings over the past 12 months, with 4 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are ETAP 20 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the ETAP 20 has decreased by 16.2% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a ETAP 20?
- United Kingdom currently has the lowest median asking price at $2,705, while France is the most expensive at $4,566 — a 69% difference.
- Do ETAP 20 listings get price reductions?
- About 33% of ETAP 20 listings have had their price reduced, with an average discount of 11.1% off the original asking price.
- What are similar sailboats to the ETAP 20?
- Comparable models include the Etap 21i, Beneteau First 210, Etap 28i. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.