Etap 28i (sailboat) for sale

1990 ETAP 28i – Shallow-Draft Unsinkable Cruising Yacht, Well Maintained and Ready to Sail
We are pleased to offer this 1990 ETAP 28i, a cruising yacht renowned for its twin-shell construction, strength and safety features. Designed by Philippe Harlé and Alain Mortain and built by the Belgian shipyard ETAP Yachting, this model offers an excellent balance of comfort, accommodation, safety and ease of handling.
Particularly well suited to coastal cruising, sailing as a couple or with the family, this yacht benefits from a shallow draft of just 1.15 m, allowing access to numerous shallow harbours and anchorages.
The yacht has undergone several recent upgrades and is fully equipped.
SAILS AND RIGGING
UK Sails mainsail in good condition, fitted with ball-bearing cars
High-aspect genoa on a furling system, in good condition
Genoa UV protection renewed in 2025
Lazy jacks
Sprayhood
Six fully stainless-steel Lewmar winches

NAVIGATION AND ELECTRONICS
Raymarine ST2000 autopilot
Raymarine instruments: wind, depth and navigation
Raymarine HybridTouch chartplotter
Valsat 2008 GPS as a backup system
Fixed VHF with masthead antenna
Portable VHF

GROUND TACKLE
3.5 kg Fortress anchor with 40 m of weighted anchor line
9 kg plough anchor
5 m of chain
Nylon rode

ENGINE AND PROPULSION
The yacht is powered by an 18 hp Volvo Penta 2002 diesel engine.
The engine is serviced every year, including filter replacement. According to the owner, it is used regularly and performs reliably.

Saildrive seal replaced in 2025
Starter battery replaced in 2025
Service battery replaced in 2024
100 W solar panel
Wallas Marin heating

RECENT WORKS AND UPGRADES
Deck refurbished in 2026
Non-slip paint applied to the deck
Aft cabin mattresses replaced in 2026
Genoa UV protection renewed in 2025
Saildrive seal replaced in 2025
Recent batteries

INTERIOR ACCOMMODATION
The ETAP 28i offers comfortable and practical accommodation for cruising:
Separate aft cabin
Forward cabin with V-berth
Convertible saloon
Galley
Heads compartment
Chart table
Sleeping accommodation for approximately six people, depending on the configuration
Generous interior volume for a yacht of this size

This yacht represents an excellent opportunity to start sailing immediately, with comprehensive equipment, regular maintenance and several important works completed recently.
The ETAP 28i is well regarded for its distinctive twin-shell construction with closed-cell foam, positive buoyancy and reassuring offshore behaviour. It also offers a highly advantageous draft for cruising along the coast, in estuaries and in shallow anchorages.

MAIN SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: ETAP Yachting
Model: ETAP 28i
Year: 1990
Designers: Philippe Harlé and Alain Mortain
Type: Cruising yacht
Construction: Twin-shell GRP construction
Length: Approximately 8.50 m
Beam: Approximately 3.13 m
Engine: Volvo Penta 2002, 18 hp
Propulsion: Saildrive

A safe, versatile and well-equipped cruising yacht, ideal for coastal sailing, family cruising or owners looking for a comfortable yacht with a shallow draft.

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