Etap 28i (sailboat) for sale

1991 Etap 28i, a brilliant fusion of clever Belgian engineering, proven safety, and spirited sailing performance. Designed by Harlé and Mortain, this cruiser stands out immediately thanks to Etap’s signature unsinkable twin-hull foam construction—giving you and your family total confidence out at sea. Powered by the Volvo Penta 2002 18hp diesel engine and featuring a versatile sail plan with shallow-draft flexibility, below deck, the smart layout maximises every cubic foot, offering great comfort for her size. Whether you are stepping up to your first serious cruiser or looking for a safe, easy-to-handle coastal pocket-yacht, this Etap 28i is the perfect match, she is in lovely condition and ready to set sail.

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MECHANICAL
Engine: Volvo Penta 2002, (last serviced March 2026)Power: 18 hp (13 kW) inboard diesel
Propulsion: Volvo Penta Saildrive (last serviced March 2026) with a 2-blade folding propeller
Cooling System: Indirect raw-water cooling
Steering: Tiller steering system with a spade rudder

TANKAGE
Fuel Capacity: 50 Litres (Stainless steel tank)
Freshwater Capacity: 80 Litres (Polyethylene tank)

ELECTRICALSystem Voltage: 12V DC domestic system
220V/230V AC shore power circuit
Batteries: 1 x 12V Engine start battery + 2 service batteries
Battery Charging: battery charger and engine alternator
Switch Panel: Original Etap 12V fused control panel at the navigation station

RIGGING and SAILSRig Type: 7/8 fractional sloop rig
Spars: Seldén deck-stepped aluminium mast and boom with single swept-back spreaders
Seldon aluminum rod kicker
Telescopic whisker pole
Standing Rigging: 1x19 stainless steel wire rigging (replaced 2024)
Mainsail Crusader slab-reefing with lazy jacks with 2 reefing line tailed back to cockpit
Crusader Jib - 120%
Crusader Jib - 140%
Asymmetric spinnaker with snuffer
Headsail reefing system

NAVIGATIONCompass: Bulkhead-mounted Plastimo compass
Clipper Depth/Wind/GPS in Cockpit
Autopilot: Cockpit tiller pilot
VHF Radio: Standard Horizon marine DSC/VHF Quest-X GX1500E
GPS: Garmin GPS 152 / Standard Horizon GPS Chart GP180i
AIS receiver

DECKWinches: 2 x Lewmar primary sheet winches and 2 x Lewmar halyard/deck winches on the coachroof
Deck Hardware: Lewmar mainsheet traveller system,Genoa tracks with adjustable cars, and deck organisers trailing lines aft to the cockpit
Anchoring: Bow roller with Delta anchor, chain, and warp housed in the self-draining forward anchor locker. Second anchor and warp in stern locker. Additional spare CQR anchor
Pulpit & Pushpit: Stainless steel bow pulpit, stern pushpit, stanchions, and double guard wires
Boarding: Stainless steel folding swim ladder mounted on the transom.

By Separate Negotiation
Dinghy with Mercury 2hp 2-stroke outboard engine

SAFETY EQUIPMENTBuoyancy: Trademark Etap double-hull cored GRP injection foam construction providing absolute positive unsinkability
Bilge Pumps: 1 x Manual bilge pump operated from the cockpit
Fire Safety: 3x Portable dry powder fire extinguishers and 1x Fire blanket
Emergency Steering: Emergency tiller attachment point directly to the rudder stock.
Because of Etap’s signature twin-shell construction with closed-cell polyurethane foam, the interior benefits from excellent thermal and acoustic insulation. Condensation is minimal compared to typical single-skinned boats of this era.
ACCOMMODATION
Main Saloon
Open-Plan Bow: The forward V-berth is open to the main saloon, significantly increasing the visual volume and light inside the cabin. This area can be partitioned off for privacy using a curtain system. It provides a double berth best suited for children or a close couple.
Seating & Dining: A central, cozy U-shaped seating area surrounds a versatile dining table,
The straight port and starboard settees double as two single quarter berths. Table can come down with infill to create large double berth.
Panoramic Visibility: One of the standout aesthetic elements is the large, forward-facing panoramic cabin window. This floods the main cabin with natural light and allows views out forward even when seated below deck.
Galley (Port Side)Located immediately to the left of the companionway steps, the L-shaped galley is compact but highly functional and includes a stainless-steel sink, a top-loading refrigerator a two-burner and gas marine stove.
Storage: Dedicated locker space and shelving are built into the insulated hull moulding.
Navigation Station (Starboard Side): Positioned directly opposite the galley to the right of the entrance. It features a functional chart table with a lift-up lid for chart storage, storage space for electronics/VHF units, and the yacht’s main DC electrical switchboard.
Aft Cabin (Port Side aft): Unlike many 28-footers of the late 80s and early 90s, the Etap 28i features a fully separate, aft cabin accessed past the galley
Berth: It contains a generous double berth extending under the cockpit floor. Custom made mattress in place, original bed cushion available.
Comfort: It includes its own changing area, an opening portlight into the cockpit for ventilation, and hanging locker space.
Heads Compartment (Starboard Side aft): The marine toilet and wet room compartment is located abaft the navigation station on the starboard side. It features a practical, easy-clean GRP gelcoat finish and is equipped with a marine toilet, a washbasin with running water, a mirror, and a wet-weather gear hanging locker.
CANVAS

Sprayhood: Framed canvas sprayhood protecting the companionway entry.
Mainsail Cover: Drop-in stackpack
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