ETAP 23il
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 25.5 ft |
| LWL | 20.31 ft |
| Beam | 8.18 ft |
| Draft | 4.82 ft/ 2.3 ft min |
| Displacement | 3,420 lb |
| Ballast | 1,034.9 lb |
| Material | 7.5 |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.0 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 23.8 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 8.1 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 26.12 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 9 ft |
| FLforestay | 8.1 ft |
| Mainsail | 223.3 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 23il
The Etap 23il is a compact, performance-oriented fractional sloop designed by Jacques De Ridder and built by Etap Yachting between 1994 and 1999. With a production run of 110 hulls, this model represents a specific era of European micro-cruiser design focused on agility and ease of handling.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruising, weekend getaways, and single-handers who prioritize ease of docking and trailering over long-range offshore comfort.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 3420.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 14.7, the Etap 23il is designed for coastal use and is not recommended for serious bluewater or offshore passage-making.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Beneteau First 23 and the J/24, as they share similar fractional sloop rigs, lightweight displacement, and a focus on daysailing and short coastal passages.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 25.5ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the ETAP 23ilyet 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 23il? 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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