Dragon vs Etap 30i
How do the Dragon and Etap 30i compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Dragon 
Etap 30i | Dragon | Etap 30i | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 29.2 ft8.90 m | 29.3 ft8.94 m |
| Waterline length | 18.6 ft5.66 m | 26.3 ft8.00 m |
| Beam | 6.2 ft1.90 m | 10.4 ft3.16 m |
| Draft | 3.9 ft1.20 m | 5.6 ft1.70 m |
| Displacement | 3,748 lb1,700 kg | 7,715 lb3,499 kg |
| Ballast | —— | 2,425 lb1,100 kg |
| Sail area | 298 ft²27.7 m² | 399 ft²37.1 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 19.76 | 16.35 |
| Displacement / Length | 261 | 190 |
| Comfort ratio | 23.3 | 19.4 |
| Capsize screening | 1.60 | 2.10 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 5.8 | 6.9 |
Dragon vs Etap 30i: the short version
- The Dragon and Etap 30i are close in length (29.2 ft8.90 m vs 29.3 ft8.94 m ).
- The Etap 30i is heavier, displacing about 106% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Dragon carries the more powerful rig (19.8 vs 16.4), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Dragon scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Dragon rates better for offshore work (1.60 vs 2.10).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.