ETAP 28 Sailboats for Sale

E. G. van de Stadt·1978 – 1987·~375 hulls·Etap Yachting
ETAP 28 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
27.62' · 8.42 m
Disp.
6,610 lbs · 2,998 kg
First year
1978

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 doublehull construction, featuring a shipinship structure with closedcell 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.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 10,252
Asking price · 6 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
6 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+42.7%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
Belgium (50.0%) · Germany (16.7%) · France (16.7%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

ETAP 28 listings appear across 4 countries. Belgium has the most listings with 3 (50.0%), followed by Germany and France.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country view

6 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Belgium$ 10,2523050.0%
Germany$ 9,1131016.7%
France$ 17,0861016.7%
United Kingdom$ 14,6261116.7%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

4 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Colvic Countess 2828'$ 13,023233
ETAP 28i27.99'$ 19,905203
Saffier 2828.18'$ 39,868162
ETAP 28You are here$ 10,25261

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used ETAP 28 cost?+
The median asking price for a used ETAP 28 over the past 12 months is $10,252. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many ETAP 28 sailboats are for sale?+
1 ETAP 28 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 6 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are ETAP 28 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the ETAP 28 is up 42.7% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are ETAP 28 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used ETAP 28 listings over the past 12 months are Belgium (50.0%), Germany (16.7%), France (16.7%).
05Do ETAP 28 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of ETAP 28 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 35.5% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a ETAP 28?+
Comparable models include Colvic Countess 28, ETAP 28i, Saffier 28. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.