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Etap 46ds

Fractional Sloop · Tandem Keel w/spade Rudder · 2006–2009

A tandem-keel fractional sloop with a shallow draft and high comfort ratio, sharing her hull with the 48DS

Designed by Von Ahlen Yacht Design, Stile Bertone & Yachtdesign v. Ahlen.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Ballast
Hull type
Tandem Keel w/spade Rudder

Is it for you?

Character

Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.

LivelySea-kindly

Her moderate displacement on a moderate beam gives 29 — a moderate, middle-of-the-road motion.

Comfort ratio 29
CoastalBluewater

1.90 — just under the 2.0 offshore line; her beam is modest for her weight.

Capsize screening 1.90
LightHeavy

183 — moderately heavy for her waterline, a balanced cruising weight.

Displacement / length 183
EasygoingPowered-up

19.3 — plenty of sail for her weight; lively and quick to respond.

Sail area / displacement 19.3
TenderStiff

33% of her weight is ballast — on the tender side; she'll heel readily and want a reef sooner.

Ballast 33%

Light and lively — happiest day-sailing and coastal-hopping in settled weather.

  • Heavier than ~78% of boats her size on file
  • Draws less than ~92% of boats her size on file
  • Beamier than ~83% of boats her size on file

Compared with 2045 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
32.7%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
19.3
Displacement / length
183.4
Comfort ratio
29.1
Capsize screening
1.90
Hull speed
8.6 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
2116
Hull
Hull type
Tandem keel w/spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Ballast type
Cast Iron
Production
Years built
2006–2009
Designer
Von Ahlen Yacht Design, Stile Bertone, Yachtdesign v. Ahlen
Builder
Etap Yachting

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