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Etap 22I
Designer: Jacques De Ridder  ·  Builder: Etap Yachting  ·  First built: 1983
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About the Etap 22I

Belgium's Etap shipyard built a reputation for producing solid, well-constructed small sailboats, and the 22I represents their approach to compact coastal cruising. This 22-footer embodies the practical European design philosophy that prioritizes seaworthiness and build quality over flashy features. Built with Etap's characteristic attention to detail, the 22I features the yard's signature unsinkable foam-filled hull construction, providing peace of mind for sailors venturing into coastal waters. The boat's moderate proportions and stable sailing characteristics make it well-suited for day sailing, weekend coastal cruising, and serving as an excellent platform for developing sailing skills. While detailed specifications remain limited, the 22I follows Etap's tradition of creating boats that punch above their weight in terms of capability and comfort. The interior, though compact, maximizes available space with clever European styling and functional layouts typical of boats from this respected Belgian manufacturer. For sailors seeking a well-built, manageable coastal cruiser with proven construction methods, the Etap 22I offers the reliability and sailing satisfaction that made the brand popular among discerning European sailors during its production years.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 22.24 ft / 6.78 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 18.04 ft / 5.50 m
Beam 8.10 ft / 2.47 m
Max Draft 4.10 ft / 1.25 m
Min Draft 1.31 ft / 0.40 m
Displacement 2,149.00 lb / 975 kg
Ballast 518.00 lb / 235 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 183.00 ft² / 17.00 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Lifting Keel
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Jacques de Ridder
Builder Etap Yachting
First Built 1983
Last Built 1996
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
17.62
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
10.6
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
2.51
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 5.69
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
3.26
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 522.12
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 21.82
J (Foretriangle Base) 7.22
P (Mainsail Luff) 24.44
E (Mainsail Foot) 8.53
SA Fore 78.77
SA Main 104.24
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Etap 22I ★
22.2 ft
Cape Dory 22
22.3 ft
Hunter 22 Fixed Keel
22.3 ft
S2 68
22.3 ft
LWL
Etap 22I ★
18.0 ft
Cape Dory 22
16.3 ft
Hunter 22 Fixed Keel
18.3 ft
S2 68
18.3 ft
Beam
Etap 22I ★
8.1 ft
Cape Dory 22
7.3 ft
Hunter 22 Fixed Keel
7.9 ft
S2 68
8.0 ft
Displacement
Etap 22I ★
2 lbs
Cape Dory 22
3 lbs
Hunter 22 Fixed Keel
3 lbs
S2 68
2 lbs
Ballast
Etap 22I ★
518 lbs
Cape Dory 22
1 lbs
Hunter 22 Fixed Keel
1 lbs
S2 68
1 lbs
Sail Area
Etap 22I ★
183 sq ft
Cape Dory 22
Hunter 22 Fixed Keel
219 sq ft
S2 68
217 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Etap 22I ★
17.6
Cape Dory 22
Hunter 22 Fixed Keel
15.5
S2 68
17.1
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Etap 22I ★
Cape Dory 22
43.8 %
Hunter 22 Fixed Keel
41.2 %
S2 68
37.9 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Etap 22I ★
10.6
Cape Dory 22
Hunter 22 Fixed Keel
17.1
S2 68
14.4
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Etap 22I ★
2.51
Cape Dory 22
Hunter 22 Fixed Keel
2.11
S2 68
2.25
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Etap 22I ★
Cape Dory 22
332
Hunter 22 Fixed Keel
246
S2 68
212
Hull Speed
Etap 22I ★
5.7 kts
Cape Dory 22
Hunter 22 Fixed Keel
5.7 kts
S2 68
5.7 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Etap 22I ★
3.3
Cape Dory 22
Hunter 22 Fixed Keel
2.1
S2 68
2.6
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