The ETAP 26 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of GRP, with wood trim. It has a fractional sloop rig, a raked stem, plumb transom an internally mounted spade-type rudder controlled by a tiller and a lifting keel.
The design has sleeping accommodation for 5 people, with a double "V"-berth in the bow cabin and In the saloon there is one double and one single berth with stowage under.
Mechanical
The ETAP 26 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of GRP, with wood trim. It has a fractional sloop rig, a raked stem, plumb transom an internally mounted spade-type rudder controlled by a tiller and a lifting keel.
The design has sleeping accommodation for 5 people, with a double "V"-berth in the bow cabin and In the saloon there is one double and one single berth with stowage under.
Mechanical
The boat is fitted with an inboard Volvo MD5C, 10hp diesel engine. Fuel capacity 30 litres in one stainless steel tank with a sail drive for docking and manoeuvring.
There are also 1 x 12v battery charged via the engine alternator.
Rig
Deck stepped aluminium mast and boom. Bermudan sloop rig.
Stainless steel standing rigging and terylene running rigging.cruising chute with snuffer. Lines led back to cockpit via organisers and clutches.
Sails include a slab reefing main with sail cover and a roller furling headsail.
Equipment
- 2 x single speed sheet winches
- Compass
- Fenders
- Mooring warps
- Bathing ladder
- Cockpit table
- Winch handles
- Bilge pump
- Tiller extension
- Sprayhood frame - canvas needs replaced
- Fire extinguishers
- Clock and barometer
Accommodation
In the saloon there is one double and one single berth with stowage under & a hanging locker.
There is a Large chart table with chart stowage under.
There are lockers around the cabin sides and under chart table for extra storage.
This vessel has a centre folding dining table with bottle stowage , Double v berth in the forepeak with shelves above and stowage under.
In the heads there is a toilet, washbasin, stowage under and wardrobe with shelves and hanging space.
Construction
This ETAP 26 was built by ETAP Yachting in Belgium in 1986 GRP Constructed with a wood trim.
The lifting fin keel ensures good sailing performance, whilst allowing access to shallow water, the keel bulb has a large flat bottom. Hull topsides are polished and underwater areas are antifouled ready for season.
The double skin moulding and foam infill is designed to make her unsinkable, this is also excellent insulation, making her a comfortable and dry boat that is easy to keep clean.
