ETAP 23i
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 22.44 ft |
| LWL | 19.03 ft |
| Beam | 8.17 ft |
| Draft | 4.8 ft/ 2.3 ft min |
| Displacement | 3,306 lb |
| Ballast | 1,036.2 lb |
| Material | 7.5 |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.8 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 23.8 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 8.1 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 24.2 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 9 ft |
| FLforestay | 8.1 ft |
| Mainsail | 214 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 96.4 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 163.9 sq ft |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 1 |
| Berths | 4 |
| Water | 13.2 L |
| CE category | 16.5 |
About the ETAP 23i
Based on ETAP 23. Replaced with yet another update, the ETAP 23IL in 1996.
Designed by Jac. de Ridder and built by Etap Yachting (BEL) from 1982–1994, the Etap 23i is a compact fractional sloop with 700 hulls produced. Its lightweight displacement of 3306.0 lb and high SA/D ratio of 14.82 indicate a design focused on performance and ease of handling rather than heavy offshore comfort.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize agility and easy single-handed handling over heavy bluewater endurance. Its compact LOA of 22.44 ft and manageable beam of 8.17 ft make it ideal for trailerable or small-marina storage.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low comfort ratio of 15.52 and a capsize ratio of 2.2, the Etap 23i is designed for coastal cruising and protected waters rather than extended offshore passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Beneteau First 23 and O'Day 23, which share similar fractional sloop rigs and target the same market of performance-oriented day sailors. These models offer similar footprints and sail plans, though the Etap's specific hull form by Jac. de Ridder provides distinct handling characteristics.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the ETAP 23i yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 22.44ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the ETAP 23iyet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a ETAP 23i? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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