ETAP 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

29.6' · 9.02 m

Displ.

7,940 lbs · 3,602 kg

First year

1985

The Etap 30, designed by the prolific naval architect Jacques de Ridder, represents a pivotal era for the Belgian shipyard, bridging the gap between small pocket cruisers and serious offshorecapable yachts. Introduced in the early 1980s, the model became a hallmark of the brand's "unsinkable" philosophy. Unlike conventional GRP hulls, the Etap 30 utilizes a sophisticated doubleskin construction with closedcell polyurethane foam injected into the cavity. This provides not only a high degree of safety—allowing the boat to remain afloat even when completely swamped—but also exceptional thermal and acoustic insulation. The model's production run was prolific, with several hundred units built, cementing its status as a reliable choice for North Sea and English Channel crossings where safety and build quality are paramount.