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Etap 32I
Designer: Harlé-Mortain-Mavrikios  ·  Builder: Etap Yachting (Bel)  ·  First built: 1992
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About the Etap 32I

Designed by the collaborative team of Harlé-Mortain-Mavrikios and built by Belgium's Etap Yachting from 1992 to 2000, this 30-footer represents the builder's commitment to practical coastal cruising with a touch of performance. With 150 hulls produced during its eight-year run, the Etap 32I found favor among sailors seeking a manageable yet capable cruiser. The fractional sloop rig and fin keel with spade rudder configuration delivers responsive handling, while the moderate sail area to displacement ratio of 20.66 suggests a boat that moves well in light to moderate conditions without being overpowered in a blow. The relatively high comfort ratio of 21.86 indicates this design prioritizes stability and motion comfort over pure speed, making it well-suited for extended coastal passages and weekend cruising. Built with fiberglass construction typical of the era, the 32I benefits from Etap's reputation for solid, no-nonsense boatbuilding. The 4.6-foot draft provides access to shallow harbors while maintaining enough underwater profile for decent windward performance. At just under 10,000 pounds displacement with nearly 3,000 pounds of ballast, this yacht offers the reassuring heft that inspires confidence in coastal waters while remaining light enough for a small crew to handle effectively.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 30.67 ft / 9.35 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 26.25 ft / 8.00 m
Beam 11.22 ft / 3.42 m
Max Draft 4.60 ft / 1.40 m
Displacement 9,763.00 lb / 4,428 kg
Ballast 2,866.00 lb / 1,300 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 588.00 ft² / 54.63 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Harlé-Mortain-Mavrikios
Builder Etap Yachting (BEL)
First Built 1992
Last Built 2000
Number Built 150
Associations ETAP Owners
Related Sailboats ["Oceanis 301 Beneteau" · "Catalina 309" · "Tempest 31 Westerly" · "Regatta 310 Westerly" · "Sun Fast 30 Od Jeanneau"]
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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
 20.66
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
 29.36
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
 240.96
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
 21.86
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
 2.1
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. 6.87 kn
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
 2.19
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. 1,052.37 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 16.24
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 38.51 ft / 11.74 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 11.30 ft / 3.44 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 38.71 ft / 11.80 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 12.63 ft / 3.85 m
SA Fore 217.58 ft² / 20.21 m²
SA Main 244.45 ft² / 22.71 m²
SA Total (100%) 462.03 ft² / 42.92 m²
Est. Forestay Length 40.13 ft / 12.23 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 19
Fuel Capacity 19 gals / 72 L
How It Compares

vs. Catalina 309, Regatta 310 Westerly, Tempest 31 Westerly

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Dimensions
LOA
Etap 32I ★
30.7 ft
Catalina 309
30.8 ft
Regatta 310 Westerly
30.6 ft
Tempest 31 Westerly
30.6 ft
LWL
Etap 32I ★
26.3 ft
Catalina 309
26.0 ft
Regatta 310 Westerly
24.5 ft
Tempest 31 Westerly
24.5 ft
Beam
Etap 32I ★
11.2 ft
Catalina 309
11.0 ft
Regatta 310 Westerly
10.8 ft
Tempest 31 Westerly
10.8 ft
Displacement
Etap 32I ★
9 lbs
Catalina 309
9 lbs
Regatta 310 Westerly
9 lbs
Tempest 31 Westerly
9 lbs
Ballast
Etap 32I ★
2 lbs
Catalina 309
3 lbs
Regatta 310 Westerly
2 lbs
Tempest 31 Westerly
2 lbs
Sail Area
Etap 32I ★
588 sq ft
Catalina 309
452 sq ft
Regatta 310 Westerly
—
Tempest 31 Westerly
400 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Etap 32I ★
20.7
Catalina 309
16.4
Regatta 310 Westerly
—
Tempest 31 Westerly
14.8
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Etap 32I ★
29.4 %
Catalina 309
41.3 %
Regatta 310 Westerly
29.8 %
Tempest 31 Westerly
29.8 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Etap 32I ★
21.9
Catalina 309
21.1
Regatta 310 Westerly
—
Tempest 31 Westerly
22.2
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Etap 32I ★
2.10
Catalina 309
2.10
Regatta 310 Westerly
—
Tempest 31 Westerly
2.08
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Etap 32I ★
240
Catalina 309
233
Regatta 310 Westerly
273
Tempest 31 Westerly
273
Hull Speed
Etap 32I ★
6.9 kts
Catalina 309
6.8 kts
Regatta 310 Westerly
—
Tempest 31 Westerly
6.6 kts
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