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Etap 28s

Fin w/bulb & Spade Rudder · 2007–2009

A modern 28-foot cruiser featuring an optional tandem keel and styling by Stile Bertone

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

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Ballast
Hull type
Fin w/bulb & 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 light displacement on a beamy beam gives 18 — a quick, lively motion that feels every wave.

Comfort ratio 18
CoastalBluewater

2.19 — right around the 2.0 line, the edge between coastal and offshore.

Capsize screening 2.19
LightHeavy

171 — light for her waterline, so she is easily driven and quick to accelerate.

Displacement / length 171
EasygoingPowered-up

17.4 — moderate power for her weight; steady, all-round performance.

Sail area / displacement 17.4
TenderStiff

32% of her weight is ballast — on the tender side; she'll heel readily and want a reef sooner.

Ballast 32%

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

  • Draws more than ~76% of boats her size on file
  • Beamier than ~78% of boats her size on file

Compared with 2382 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.

The record

Full specifications

The complete reference set — tap any figure to switch between metric and imperial.

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
31.6%
Rig & sail area
Ratios
SA / displacement
17.4
Displacement / length
171.0
Comfort ratio
18.3
Capsize screening
2.19
Hull speed
7.1 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1091
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Ballast type
Cast Iron
Production
Years built
2007–2009
Designer
Von Ahlen Yacht Design, Stile Bertone, Yachtdesign v. Ahlen
Builder
Etap Yachting

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C&C Yachts 30-29.12 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA performance-oriented masthead sloop with a fin keel and spade rudder, designed by C&C for balanced club racing
Jeanneau Rush 319.13 mSame hull family0.2 m longerA Ron Holland-designed IOR half-tonner that served as the official boat for the Tour de France à la Voile
Newport 30-19.14 mSame hull family0.2 m longerThe original 1968 production run of this masthead sloop, featuring a fin keel and spade rudder for coastal sailing
Islander Yachts Bahama 309.12 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA 1973-1985 production masthead sloop sharing its hull with the Islander 30 MKII and featuring a balanced fin keel

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