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The Etap 24i is described as, “the boat that will do whatever you want it to. It is small enough to trail, big enough to cruise for a fortnight, and fast enough to win races, the Etap 24i is as versatile as they come.” This is an exceptional example which comes with road trailer, rebuilt engine and saildrive, comprehensive sail wardrobe, Coppercoated hull and the sought-after shoal draft tandem keel. You will be hard-pushed to find a better example than this. The Etap 24i has a foam sandwich construction so is insulated and unsinkable. These are brilliant boats: fast and responsive, outstanding build quality, good accommodation for the size and lots of storage. Check out the reviews.
Apologies for the lack of interior pics - should be able to get some more soon. I have some video which can be emailed to you.
Spec includes:
HULL/DECK
2023 Professionally sand-blasted back to gel coat, epoxy applied and then Coppercoat professionally applied over. And it works!
Rudder bushes purchased and to be fitted – small job.
Tiller revarnished.
Comes with six fenders on warps.
2023 Fitted outboard bracket to stern to take auxiliary outboard for tender or use in emergency.
2023 New bushes fitted to deck organisers.
Original sprayhood.
SAILING GEAR
NEW running rigging 2023.
Standing rigging inspected but unknown age.
Mainsail is serviceable for cruising and comes with single line reefing and three reefing points.
NEW genoa – has done one season
NEW light wind genoa on continuous line furler, acts like a code zero and can be cutter-rigged to run with genoa. Has done one season.
Asymmetric spinnaker – perfect condition, barely used and comes with NEW snuffer and bag.
Lazy jack system with NEW red stack pack.
Four NEW Barton rope clutches fitted out of nine in total.
Lewmar 16 self-tailing winches.
All ropes are led aft to cockpit.
Single-line reefing.
Bergstrom rig.
Selden Rodkicker gas strut vang with NEW gas strut.
GROUND TACKLE
NEW Rocna 10kg anchor with 20m 8mm chain + nylon rode.
ENGINE
Yanmar 1GM10 – this engine and the sail drive were completely rebuilt in 2023, so it is basically a new engine. Comes with Flexofold prop. Anode replaced in 2023. Works on the button every time. Professionally winterised in 2023. Exhaust elbow replaced with stainless steel (the main fault with these engines). 19L fuel tank – uses about 1L per hour.
ELECTRIC POWER
NEW 85ah leisure battery.
NEW Marlec charge controller to manage wind and PV power.
Rutland 504 wind turbine – needs to be stripped down and tested.
INTERIOR
Immaculate interior with original upholstery all in perfect order. Steam-cleaned in 2023.
Dometic Origo 2 burner alcohol stove.
Dometic compressor coolbox
Jabsco sea toilet with holding tank – serviced in 2023.
Manual hand-pump tap NEW replaced in 2023.
Webasto heating system - I have never used this.
ELECTRONICS
NEW Standard Horizon GX1400 GPS VHF with masthead antenna.
Raymarine ST60+ speed/depth and wind.
Bulkhead compass.
NEW Raymarine masthead wind transducer
Speed transducer supplied with plug to prevent fouling when on mooring.
All bulbs converted to LED interior and exterior.
NEW Samsung tablet chart plotter.
Raymarine ST1000+ tiller pilot
RM TRAILER
Two NEW axles and braking system in 2023.
NEW wheels/tyres in 2023.
NEW mudguards in 2023.
NEW jockey wheel and assembly in 2023.
Has not been submerged in salt water.
The boat is currently on a cradle at Hythe Sailing Club on Southampton water. If desired it may be possible to negotiate mooring and boat pound space at Hythe Sailing Club (costs about £1000 a year). Or you could load the boat onto a trailer and tow away.