ETAP 23I Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · lifting

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

22.44' · 6.84 m

Displ.

3,306 lbs · 1,500 kg

First year

1982

The ETAP 23i represents a refined evolution of the "pocket cruiser" concept, introduced by the Belgian shipyard to succeed the original ETAP 23. Designed by Jacques de Ridder, this 7.1meter yacht was marketed as a sophisticated, trailerable coastal cruiser that prioritized safety and build quality over raw speed. The "i" in its name signifies an improved version, featuring updated deck moldings and an optimized interior layout compared to its predecessor. Central to its identity is the manufacturer's hallmark doubleskin construction, which utilizes a closedcell polyurethane foam core between two fiberglass hulls. This design not only provides the necessary buoyancy to meet "unsinkable" certification standards but also serves as highgrade thermal and acoustic insulation, a rarity for vessels of this size.