The Etap 28 is a foundational model in the lineage of "unsinkable" cruisers produced by the Belgian yard Etap Yachting. Introduced in 1978 and designed by the legendary Dutch firm E. G. van de Stadt, the Etap 28 was engineered to provide a sense of security and climate control that few of its contemporaries could match. The defining characteristic of the vessel is its double-hull construction, featuring a ship-in-ship structure with closed-cell polyurethane foam injected between the fiberglass skins. This not only provides positive buoyancy—allowing the boat to remain afloat even if the hull is compromised—but also offers exceptional thermal and acoustic insulation. Over the course of its production run, which ended in 1987, roughly 375 units were built before the model was succeeded by the more contemporary Etap 28i and eventually the Etap 28s, designed by Von Ahlen.
Used ETAP 28 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- ETAP
- Model
- 28
- Builder
- Etap Yachting
- Designer
- E. G. van de Stadt
- Number Built
- 375
- Production Year(s)
- 1978 - 1987
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