The Etap 46 DS represents the pinnacle of the Belgian yard’s engineering, serving as a flagship model that successfully merged the brand’s "unsinkable" philosophy with the luxury requirements of a serious blue-water cruiser. Launched in the mid-2000s and designed by the French naval architecture firm Mortain & Mavrikios, this vessel was a bold departure from the smaller, more utilitarian models that built Etap’s reputation. By integrating a raised deck saloon with their signature double-skin construction, the 46 DS offered a panoramic sailing experience that challenged the dominance of contemporary designs from builders like Moody or Oyster. The construction involves a unique process where closed-cell polyurethane foam is injected between the inner and outer fiberglass hulls, providing enough buoyancy to keep the vessel afloat even when fully swamped—a claim famously verified by independent testing and classification societies.
ETAP 46 DS Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- ETAP
- Model
- 46 DS
- Builder
- Etap Yachting
- Designer
- Von Ahlen Yacht Design / Stile Bertone (interior)
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 2006 - 2009
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 1 | $288,538 |
| Jan 2026 | 3 | $281,472 |
| Feb 2026 | 1 | $247,318 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagoon 46 | 45.9' | $803,733 | 354 | 176 |
| Beneteau Oceanis 46 | 47.24' | $186,227 | 95 | 20 |
| Hylas 46 | 46.25' | $420,000 | 38 | 13 |
| Moody 41 DS | 41.08' | $649,975 | 19 | 2 |
| ETAP 30I | 29.33' | $43,575 | 13 | 5 |
| ETAP 26I | 25.75' | $33,494 | 12 | 3 |
| Moody 45 DS | 45.01' | $559,410 | 11 | 3 |
| ETAP 38i | 38' | $55,941 | 9 | 3 |
| Oyster Yachts 46 | 46' | $566,706 | 8 | 3 |
| Moody 48 DS | 50.59' | $1,212,131 | 7 | 1 |
| Etap 46 DS | $281,472 | 5 | 4 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $281,472 | 3 | 3 |
| Italy | $288,538 | 1 | 0 |
| Turkey | $247,318 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used ETAP 46 DS cost?
- The median asking price for a used ETAP 46 DS over the past 12 months is $281,472. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many ETAP 46 DS sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 5 ETAP 46 DS listings over the past 12 months, with 4 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are ETAP 46 DS prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the ETAP 46 DS has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a ETAP 46 DS?
- Turkey currently has the lowest median asking price at $247,318, while Italy is the most expensive at $288,538 — a 17% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the ETAP 46 DS?
- Comparable models include the Lagoon 46, Beneteau Oceanis 46, Hylas 46. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.