1996 Etap 30i

In the mid-1990s, Belgian builder Etap Yachting teamed up with French naval architects Mortain & Mavrikios to launch the Etap 30i - a remarkably successful cruiser with a production run of 280 units between 1995 and 2005. Despite her compact dimensions, the Etap 30i offers an exceptional amount of space, clever single-handed deck layout, and impressive sailing performance, making her a popular choice across Europe and beyond. Designed with safety in mind, the Etap 30i features a double-skinned, foam-core hull construction, rendering the boat virtually unsinkable - an ideal feature for families and those new to cruising. The bright and inviting saloon, generous aft cabin, open-plan forepeak double berth, and unusually large heads compartment offer exceptional comfort and livability for a 30-footer. Storage is also ample, with large cockpit lockers, a dedicated oilskin locker accessible from the heads, and numerous lockers and compartments throughout the interior. The Etap 30i offered here is a private, well-maintained and comprehensively equipped owner's yacht. Version with classic tiller steering and the medium draft keel, drawing approximately 1,42 m with around 1.200 kg of ballast. In 2020, the current owner undertook a major technical and cosmetic refit: RAYMARINE navigation electronics were replaced, the rudder bearing renewed, standing rigging changed, and both engine and saildrive professionally refitted. The yacht is lying on the Kiel Fjord and is available for viewing by appointment. Rig/Sails• Deck-stepped, 9/10-fractional SELDEN aluminium mast• One set of aft-swept spreaders• Standing rigging new 2020• Genoa furling system FURLEX 104s (new 2020)• Adjusable backstay• Fixed SELDEN rodkicker• Spinnaker pole (stowed on deck)• Fullbatten mainsail Dacron approx. 24 m² with two reefs• Lazy bag and lazy jacks• Furling genoa Dacron approx. 16 m² with UV-protection• Self-tacking jib Dacron approx. 13 m² with UV-protection• Gennaker approx. 47 m² in snuffer Deck• TBS decking on running decks, foredeck and swim platform• Teak deck on cockpit seats• Teak grating on cockpit floor• Electric anchor windlass 500 W LOFRANS Project X1• Mooring gear: Strap-anchor with 20 m anchor chain 8 mm• Primary winches LEWMAR 30.2ST• LEWMAR 16 coachhouse winches• Wide mainsheet traveller in cockpit• Self-tacking track forward of mast• Sprayhood• Cockpit cover• Dismountable cockpit table• Large cockpit locker to starboard• Wrap-around solid rubber chafing protection rail on hull sides• Swim ladder Layout/Interior• Bright, friendly saloon with large front and side windows in coachhouse• Two longitudinal sofas at folding saloon table• Chart table to starboard aft with instrument console and electric panel• L-shaped galley to port aft- Gas hob (2 burners and oven)- Stainless steel sink- Large electric cool box- Storage space in lockers and compartments• Open forepeak with d