1997 Etap 38i
$39,900
Boat in Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986 US
Built in 1997
38i
1 Engine (Volvo Penta)
38 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
Etap 38i UNSINKABLE
Introducing SoFi, an UNSINKABLE Etap 38i, a remarkable cruiser from 1997 that embodies both elegance and functionality.
Her dual foam-filled UNSINKABLE monohull features a durable fiberglass hull with a bulb keel, ensuring stability and performance on the water. With an overall length of 38 feet, the Etap 38i is designed for both comfort and adventure, making it an ideal choice for cruising enthusiasts. The vessel is equipped with essential features, including a reliable battery system, enhancing its operational efficiency. The thoughtfully designed layout provides ample space for relaxation and enjoyment, perfect for creating memorable experiences on the water. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or an extended voyage, the Etap 38i promises a delightful sailing experience. Its combination of quality craftsmanship and practical design makes it a standout choice for those seeking a dependable and stylish cruiser.
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38i Etap Sailing Vessel 1997
Foam filled dual hull makes here UNSINKABLE
Galley:
- Cold plate 12v refrigerator runs off solar panels
- Eno 3 burner propane stove and oven ? Gimbaled (propane tank removed)
- 1- 10lb propane tank in cockpit locker - New 2024
- Twin round deep SS sinks with covers
- Hot and cold pressure water faucet (hot water from heat exchanger while underway)
- Hot water heater with engine exchange
- Custom movable counter top tray
- Abundant counter top space
- Storage under sinks with side lockers
- Overhead galley lockers and cabinets
- Opening port window
Electronics and Navigation:
- Raymarine ST60+ wind speed and direction gauge w/ mast top anemometer
- Mast top wind vane
- Raymarine ST60+ Depth, speed and trip gauge
- Raymarine ST6002 linear drive auto pilot
- Simrad NSS7 GPS plotter and radar
- Platismo 5? compass at helm
- Garmin 520 GPS plotter at nav desk
- Garmin 100I VHF at nav desk and mast top antenna
- Raymarine ST60+ graphic gauge at nav desk
- Whitlock gear driven steering system with integrated autopilot
Electrical System:
- 30amp Shore power cord for 120V system
- 12V Electrical panel
- 12V Lighting throughout All LED
- 5-50W Solar panels, 4 on SS arch
- Wind generator needs new brushes
- 2- Solar and wind voltage controllers
- LED running lights
- LED Steaming, anchor and deck lights
- Electric windlass with remote, chain and rode gypsies
- 2- AGM 12V deep cycle house batteries
- 1- 12V Deep cycle engine start battery
- Desulfanater keeps battery cells clean
- Fusion ECD 100 MP3 ESP stereo and speakers
Hull and Deck:
- SS Bow and stern rails
- SS Arch for solar panels
- SS Stanchions with double coated life lines
- SS Swim ladder on scooped transom w/ shower
- Port and starboard gates
- Port and starboard netting on life lines
- Red hull has double walls filled with foam
- Foam cored throughout vessel making it unsinkable
- 2- Plastic water tanks, total 74 gal
- 1- SS Fuel tank holding 32 gal
- 1- Plastic holding tank approx 15 gal
- Bolted on cast iron keel drawing 5'
- Deck access anchor locker
- Rocna 32lb anchor w/ 100' of chain and more rode
- Spare anchor with rode
- Anchor snubber
- Large deck salon type forward window
- Dodger with zip up center window
- Forward of mast twin dorades w/ aluminum guards
- Twin dorades under dodger
- Raised aluminum toe rail
- 6- HD Aluminum cleats
- Aluminum rub rails
- Aluminum hand rails on cabin top
- 2- Forward opening deck hatches with shades
- Opening and non opening port windows
- Teak seat forward on bow rail
- Teak on cockpit settees
- Cockpit cushions
- 36' SS leather wrapped Steering wheel
- Companionway Plexiglas slider and hatch boards
- Removable swiveling cockpit table
- 1- Deep cockpit locker
- 1- Shallow cockpit locker
- 1- Draining propane cockpit locker
- Storage under helm seat
- Outboard motor mount
Sails & Rigging:
- Selden aluminum deck stepped mast and boom
- Double spreaders
- Selden adjustable boom vang
- Selden aluminum spinnaker pole mast mounted
- 130% Genoa in excellent condition w/ Sunbrella protector
- New 2020 fully battened mainsail w/ Dutchman flaking system
- Sunbrella mainsail canvas cover
- Storm jib
- SS Standing rigging replaced 2019
- Adjustable back stay
- Rebuilt roller furler w/ new bearings
- Mid cockpit mainsail traveler
- All lines lead aft to cockpit for safety
- 2- Lewmar #46 ST 2 speed Cockpit sheet winches
- 2- Lewmar #20 ST 2 speed cabin top winches
Engine & Mechanical:
Volvo Penta FWC MD2040 diesel engine 40hp
Sail drive with new rubber seal 2016
New 2022 Flexi-fold 3 bladed folding prop
Port side single shifter/throttle at helm
Great engine access
Safety Equipment and Miscellaneous:
- Starboard side manual emergency bilge pump
- Abundant fenders and lines
- Starboard aft rail Lifesling MOB devise
- 8' Inflatable dinghy w/ 2.5hp outboard
- Life raft in bag (needs certification)
Brokers Comments
38 Etap Sailing Vessel 1997
This 1997 38' I Etap Sloop is a rare find here in the United States and now available for purchase, located and stored on the hard in Indiantown. This second owner has taken excellent care of her while sailing her throughout Spain's waters, then had her shipped to the Virgin Islands, where they sailed her around the islands, and then shipped her again to South Florida, where she is now being given a new title for her new captain. The flush forward deck is wide open for lounging, and her walk-around side decks were made wide for safe passage. She has very long cockpit settees for sleeping or lounging.
Equipment
38 Etap Sailing Vessel 1997
Galley:
- Cold plate 12v refrigerator runs off solar panels
- Eno 3 burner propane stove and oven ? Gimbaled (propane tank removed)
- 1- 10lb propane tank in cockpit locker - New 2024
- Twin round deep SS sinks with covers
- Hot and cold pressure water faucet (hot water from heat exchanger while underway)
- Hot water heater with engine exchange
- Custom movable counter top tray
- Abundant counter top space
- Storage under sinks with side lockers
- Overhead galley lockers and cabinets
- Opening port window
Electronics and Navigation:
- Raymarine ST60+ wind speed and direction gauge w/ mast top anemometer
- Mast top wind vane
- Raymarine ST60+ Depth, speed and trip gauge
- Raymarine ST6002 linear drive auto pilot
- Simrad NSS7 GPS plotter and radar
- Platismo 5? compass at helm
- Garmin 520 GPS plotter at nav desk
- Garmin 100I VHF at nav desk and mast top antenna
- Raymarine ST60+ graphic gauge at nav desk
- Whitlock gear driven steering system with integrated autopilot
Electrical System:
- 30amp Shore power cord for 120V system
- 12V Electrical panel
- 12V Lighting throughout All LED
- 5-50W Solar panels, 4 on SS arch
- Wind generator needs new brushes
- 2- Solar and wind voltage controllers
- LED running lights
- LED Steaming, anchor and deck lights
- Electric windlass with remote, chain and rode gypsies
- 2- AGM 12V deep cycle house batteries
- 1- 12V Deep cycle engine start battery
- Desulfanater keeps battery cells clean
- Fusion ECD 100 MP3 ESP stereo and speakers
Hull and Deck:
- SS Bow and stern rails
- SS Arch for solar panels
- SS Stanchions with double coated life lines
- SS Swim ladder on scooped transom w/ shower
- Port and starboard gates
- Port and starboard netting on life lines
- Red hull has double walls filled with foam
- Foam cored throughout vessel making it unsinkable
- 2- Plastic water tanks, total 74 gal
- 1- SS Fuel tank holding 32 gal
- 1- Plastic holding tank approx 15 gal
- Bolted on cast iron keel drawing 5'
- Deck access anchor locker
- Rocna 32lb anchor w/ 100' of chain and more rode
- Spare anchor with rode
- Anchor snubber
- Large deck salon type forward window
- Dodger with zip up center window
- Forward of mast twin dorades w/ aluminum guards
- Twin dorades under dodger
- Raised aluminum toe rail
- 6- HD Aluminum cleats
- Aluminum rub rails
- Aluminum hand rails on cabin top
- 2- Forward opening deck hatches with shades
- Opening and non opening port windows
- Teak seat forward on bow rail
- Teak on cockpit settees
- Cockpit cushions
- 36' SS leather wrapped Steering wheel
- Companionway Plexiglas slider and hatch boards
- Removable swiveling cockpit table
- 1- Deep cockpit locker
- 1- Shallow cockpit locker
- 1- Draining propane cockpit locker
- Storage under helm seat
- Outboard motor mount
Sails & Rigging:
- Selden aluminum deck stepped mast and boom
- Double spreaders
- Selden adjustable boom vang
- Selden aluminum spinnaker pole mast mounted
- 130% Genoa in excellent condition w/ Sunbrella protector
- New 2020 fully battened mainsail w/ Dutchman flaking system
- Sunbrella mainsail canvas cover
- Storm jib
- SS Standing rigging replaced 2019
- Adjustable back stay
- Rebuilt roller furler w/ new bearings
- Mid cockpit mainsail traveler
- All lines lead aft to cockpit for safety
- 2- Lewmar #46 ST 2 speed Cockpit sheet winches
- 2- Lewmar #20 ST 2 speed cabin top winches
Engine & Mechanical:
Volvo Penta FWC MD2040 diesel engine 40hp
Sail drive with new rubber seal 2016
New 2022 Flexi-fold 3 bladed folding prop
Port side single shifter/throttle at helm
Great engine access
Safety Equipment and Miscellaneous:
- Starboard side manual emergency bilge pump
- Abundant fenders and lines
- Starboard aft rail Lifesling MOB devise
- 8' Inflatable dinghy w/ 2.5hp outboard
- Life raft in bag (needs certification)
Brokers Comments
38 Etap Sailing Vessel 1997
This 1997 38' I Etap Sloop is a rare find here in the United States and now available for purchase, located and stored on the hard in Indiantown. This second owner has taken excellent care of her while sailing her throughout Spain's waters, then had her shipped to the Virgin Islands, where they sailed her around the islands, and then shipped her again to South Florida, where she is now being given a new title for her new captain. The flush forward deck is wide open for lounging, and her walk-around side decks were made wide for safe passage. She has very long cockpit settees for sleeping or lounging
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/20/26 | Initial price | $39,900 |
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Overview from around the web 1997 Etap 38i
The Etap 38i, a 1997 model, is often praised by customers for its impressive build quality and sturdy design
Owners frequently highlight its excellent sailing performance, noting the balance and responsiveness it offers both in light winds and during heavier conditions. The unique double hull construction not only contributes to safety but also enhances stability, making it a favored choice among cruising sailors. Interior comfort is another common point of appreciation. The layout provides ample living space, with thoughtfully designed cabins and a well-equipped galley that allows for enjoyable onboard living. Many customers find the natural light that floods the interior through the many portholes and hatches to be a delightful feature, lending a spacious feel. Moreover, the Etap 38i is often lauded for its attention to detail in craftsmanship and the quality of materials used. Sailors have also mentioned the boat's low maintenance requirements and durability, which add to its overall value as a long-term investment. In summary, customers appreciate the Etap 38i for its strong performance on the water, comfortable interior, and solid construction, making it a reliable choice for both new sailors and seasoned mariners alike.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 1997 Etap 38i is a well-regarded sailboat known for its robust design and comfortable cruising capabilities. Here are some pros and cons to consider:
Pros
Unsinkable Design: The Etap 38i features a unique double hull construction that enhances buoyancy and safety, making it virtually unsinkable in the event of a breach.
Good Performance: With its well-balanced sail plan and hull shape, the Etap 38i offers excellent sailing performance, both in light winds and heavier conditions.
Spacious Interior: The layout of the interior is designed for comfort, providing ample space for living quarters. It features a comfortable saloon, well-appointed galley, and good storage options.
Quality Craftsmanship: Etap Yachting is known for its high-quality construction and attention to detail, which contributes to the boat's durability and longevity.
Stability: The heavy ballast and wide beam contribute to stability while under sail, giving sailors confidence in various sea conditions.
Easy Maintenance: The materials used in the construction of the Etap 38i are resistant to rot and corrosion, requiring less maintenance compared to traditional wood or metal boats.
Cons
Weight: While the heavy construction adds to stability, it can make the boat slightly slower and less maneuverable in tight spaces compared to lighter vessels.
Older Model: Being a 1997 model, some features may be dated, and upgrades or replacements might be necessary to meet modern standards or preferences.
Limited Ocean Capabilities: While suitable for coastal cruising and light offshore use, some sailors may find its capabilities limited for serious ocean passages compared to larger or more heavily built vessels.
Market Availability: Depending on your location, finding a used Etap 38i in good condition may take some time due to their relatively limited market presence.
Cost of Ownership: The costs associated with upkeep and insurance may be higher due to the specialized nature of parts and repair practices for unique features.
Made For
The 1997 Etap 38i is designed for sailing enthusiasts who seek a balance of performance, comfort, and safety on the water. This cruiser is perfect for families or couples looking for a reliable vessel for island hopping, coastal cruising, or extended voyages. It caters to sailors who appreciate the benefits of a well-rounded yacht with excellent stability, largely thanks to its innovative double-hull design. The Etap 38i offers ample living space, making it ideal for those who enjoy entertaining guests while onboard. With its functional layout, comfortable accommodations, and practical storage solutions, it is well-suited for both leisure sailors and those embarking on more adventurous journeys. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or new to the yachting world, the Etap 38i promises a delightful combination of sailing enjoyment and coastal exploration.
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