ETAP 32I Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for an ETAP 32I means looking at a Belgian-built 30-foot 8-inch cruiser produced from 1992 to 2000, with around 150 built. The Harlé-Mortain-Mavrikios design pairs a foam-cored unsinkable hull with a practical three-cabin interior, and most boats you encounter will be the standard or performance version distinguished by mast height and keel depth.
Layouts on the Used Market
The 32I was delivered in standard and performance trims. The standard layout uses a 4.60-foot keel with a 47.7-foot mast and 280-square-foot main; the performance variant sits on a 5.25-foot keel with a 50-foot mast and 301-square-foot main. Both share sleeping space for six in three cabins: a forward V-berth, a port aft double, and two saloon settees around a center table. The L-shaped galley to port by the companionway and the starboard head with shower define the belowdecks flow, finished in white oak veneer with stainless accents.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most 32I boats on the market carry an autopilot, chartplotter, and hot water as standard cruising kit. Buyers will often find cabin heating, an AIS transponder, a wind generator, and both symmetric and asymmetric spinnakers among the inventory, with bimini, cockpit shower, and swim platform frequent outdoor additions. For the serious cruiser, a wind generator and asymmetric spinnaker extend offshore and light-air capability, while heating and hot water make shoulder-season berthing far more comfortable.
What to Inspect
The double-skinned foam-cored hull provides insulation and renders the boat unsinkable. Because the core is closed-cell foam between fiberglass skins, a buyer should closely check hull-to-deck unions and any penetrating fittings for delamination or water ingress that would compromise the foam. Verify which version you are viewing by measuring mast height and keel draft, since the performance deeper keel affects grounding clearance and the taller rig changes tuning needs. Confirm the galley's three-burner stove, 17.2-gallon ice box, and pressurized sink, plus the head's marine toilet and shower, are intact and unmodified.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
ETAP 32I yachts typically appear in the Netherlands, Spain, France, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom. For a shopper, the checklist is straightforward: confirm standard versus performance keel and mast, inspect the foam-core hull joints for moisture, and verify the core galley and head equipment. Choose the shoal standard keel if you favor Mediterranean-style anchorages, or the performance version if taller rig and deeper keel suit your sailing.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the ETAP 32I. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 5 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 3 | $34,962 | — |
| Oct 25 | 1 | $31,466 | -10.0% |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $46,880 | +49.0% |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $46,558 | -0.7% |
| Apr 26 | 5 | $46,558 | 0.0% |
Where they're listed
ETAP 32I listings appear across 5 countries. Netherlands has the most listings with 6 (60.0%), followed by Spain and France.
Country view
10 listings · 5 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $49,209 | 6 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Spain | $34,962 | 1 | 0 | 10.0% |
| France | $40,890 | 1 | 0 | 10.0% |
| United Kingdom | $46,880 | 1 | 0 | 10.0% |
| Philippines | $31,466 | 1 | 0 | 10.0% |
Comparable models
Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.
Similar boats to compare
10 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Rogers 32 | 32' | $ 31,466 | 71 | 16 |
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32 I | 31.5' | $ 57,890 | 62 | 15 |
| Sadler 32 | 31.5' | $ 22,143 | 55 | 11 |
| Island Packet 32 | 35' | $ 64,900 | 40 | 3 |
| ETAP 30I | 29.33' | $ 42,996 | 22 | 5 |
| Comfortina 32 | 31.17' | $ 31,466 | 19 | 7 |
| ETAP 32S | 32.25' | $ 59,377 | 12 | 4 |
| ETAP 32IYou are here | — | $ 46,558 | 11 | 0 |
| Hunter Marine Channel 32/323 | 32.35' | $ 37,521 | 9 | 4 |
| Morgan Yachts 32 | 31.92' | $ 27,109 | 7 | 0 |