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Etap 28S
Designer: Von Ahlen Yacht Design/Stile Bertone  ·  Builder: Etap Yachting  ·  First built: 2007
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About the Etap 28S

Belgian shipyard Etap carved out a distinctive niche in the sailing world with their innovative unsinkable yacht designs, and the 28S represents their commitment to combining safety with performance in a compact package. This 28-footer showcases Etap's signature sandwich construction featuring closed-cell foam cores that provide exceptional buoyancy, making the vessel virtually unsinkable—a reassuring trait for coastal cruisers and weekend sailors. Built for those seeking reliable coastal adventures, the 28S offers a practical blend of sailing enjoyment and peace of mind. The yacht's moderate proportions make it manageable for couples or small families while still providing enough space for comfortable day sailing or short cruising trips. Etap's reputation for solid construction quality and thoughtful interior layouts carries through to this model. The 28S appeals particularly to sailors who prioritize safety without sacrificing sailing performance. Its forgiving handling characteristics make it suitable for less experienced sailors looking to build confidence, while still offering enough responsiveness to keep seasoned sailors engaged. This versatile yacht fits well into the coastal cruising category, excelling in protected waters and moderate offshore conditions where its inherent stability and unsinkable design provide additional security margins.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 29.46 ft / 8.98 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 27.72 ft / 8.45 m
Beam 11.02 ft / 3.36 m
Max Draft 5.77 ft / 1.76 m
Displacement 8,157.00 lb / 3,700 kg
Ballast 2,579.00 lb / 1,170 kg
Ballast Type Case iron
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional (7/8) Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Von Ahlen Yacht Design/Stile Bertone
Builder Etap Yachting
First Built 2007
Last Built 2009
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Performance Ratios
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
31.62
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
170.96
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. 6.55 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 17.40
P (Mainsail Luff) 439.17 ft² / 40.80 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Volvo
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 19
Fuel Capacity 17 gals / 65 L
Water Capacity 30 gals / 115 L
How It Compares

vs. Deltania 28 S, Moorings 295, Py 90

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Dimensions
LOA
Etap 28S ★
29.5 ft
Deltania 28 S
29.5 ft
Moorings 295
29.5 ft
Py 90
29.5 ft
LWL
Etap 28S ★
27.7 ft
Deltania 28 S
Moorings 295
27.0 ft
Py 90
Beam
Etap 28S ★
11.0 ft
Deltania 28 S
9.5 ft
Moorings 295
10.5 ft
Py 90
10.5 ft
Displacement
Etap 28S ★
8 lbs
Deltania 28 S
6 lbs
Moorings 295
7 lbs
Py 90
4 lbs
Ballast
Etap 28S ★
2 lbs
Deltania 28 S
2 lbs
Moorings 295
2 lbs
Py 90
1 lbs
Sail Area
Etap 28S ★
Deltania 28 S
419 sq ft
Moorings 295
400 sq ft
Py 90
546 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Etap 28S ★
Deltania 28 S
20.0
Moorings 295
16.8
Py 90
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Etap 28S ★
31.6 %
Deltania 28 S
Moorings 295
35.7 %
Py 90
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Etap 28S ★
Deltania 28 S
17.9
Moorings 295
18.2
Py 90
12.6
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Etap 28S ★
170
Deltania 28 S
174
Moorings 295
170
Py 90
140
Hull Speed
Etap 28S ★
Deltania 28 S
6.7 kts
Moorings 295
7.0 kts
Py 90
6.7 kts
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