ETAP 26I Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

25.75' · 7.85 m

Displ.

5,071 lbs · 2,300 kg

First year

1994

The Etap 26i, introduced in the mid1990s as a successor to the original Etap 26, represents a significant evolution in the Belgian builder’s approach to the "unsinkable" compact cruiser. Designed by the prolific J&J Design studio, the 26i was a departure from the narrower, more traditional lines of its predecessor, embracing a modern hull form with increased beam carried well aft. This design shift allowed Etap to capitalize on its signature doubleskin construction—a technique where closedcell polyurethane foam is injected between two polyester hulls—while providing a level of interior volume and sailing stability rarely seen in 26foot vessels. The boat was specifically marketed toward coastal cruisers who prioritized safety and thermal insulation, as the doublehull design significantly reduces interior condensation and provides enough buoyancy to keep the vessel afloat even when fully swamped.