Etap Yachts was a leading boat manufacturer that had been making waves in the boating industry since 1954. At the time, its founding brothers, Jan and Frans Van den Eynde, based their business in Zwijndrecht, Belgium. The brand had become one of the most respected and renowned names in boating worldwide.
Etap was at the forefront of the industry when they introduced the first foam sandwich hull. Boaters around the world still appreciate the performance and quality of Etap yachts, and the company had maintained its market-leading manufacturing standards over the decades. It was reported that the company had ceased operations in 2012.