The Etap 26, introduced in 1982, serves as a definitive example of the Belgian shipyard’s commitment to "unsinkable" yacht construction. Designed by Jacques de Ridder, this 7.75-meter cruiser was engineered to provide coastal sailors with a level of safety and insulation rarely seen in the 26-foot class. The vessel’s core identity is defined by its double-skin fiberglass construction, where the cavity between the inner and outer hulls is filled with closed-cell polyurethane foam. This not only provides the buoyancy required to remain afloat even when scuttled but also delivers exceptional thermal and acoustic insulation, a feature frequently highlighted in period reviews by European maritime journals.
ETAP 26 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- ETAP
- Model
- 26
- Builder
- Etap Yachting
- Designer
- E. G. van de Stadt
- Number Built
- 500
- Production Year(s)
- 1982 - 1989
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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 | 5 | $8,189 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 | $26,385 |
| Mar 2026 | 2 | $12,812 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etap 21i | 21' | $15,199 | 19 | 11 |
| Sadler 26 | 25.75' | $12,140 | 18 | 11 |
| Etap 28i | 28.15' | $26,982 | 17 | 5 |
| Victoria 26 | 26' | $22,996 | 17 | 7 |
| Etap 30I | 29.33' | $43,595 | 13 | 5 |
| ETAP 26I | 25.75' | $33,501 | 12 | 3 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 26 | 26.08' | $19,500 | 10 | 5 |
| Etap 38i | 38' | $55,966 | 9 | 3 |
| Etap 26 | $10,720 | 8 | 2 | |
| Pearson 26 | 26.12' | $4,500 | 8 | 1 |
| ETAP 22I | 22.24' | $11,606 | 6 | 4 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $8,130 | 4 | 1 |
| Switzerland | $11,486 | 3 | 1 |
| Spain | $26,385 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used ETAP 26 cost?
- The median asking price for a used ETAP 26 over the past 12 months is $10,720. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many ETAP 26 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 8 ETAP 26 listings over the past 12 months, with 2 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are ETAP 26 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the ETAP 26 has increased by 19.52% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a ETAP 26?
- Netherlands currently has the lowest median asking price at $8,130, while Spain is the most expensive at $26,385 — a 225% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the ETAP 26?
- Comparable models include the Etap 21i, Sadler 26, Etap 28i. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.