DS-22 vs Etap 22
How do the DS-22 and Etap 22 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
DS-22 
Etap 22 | DS-22 | Etap 22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 21.7 ft6.61 m | 21.6 ft6.60 m |
| Waterline length | 18.5 ft5.64 m | 18.7 ft5.70 m |
| Beam | 8.0 ft2.44 m | 7.9 ft2.40 m |
| Draft | 4.5 ft1.37 m | 4.1 ft1.25 m |
| Displacement | 2,400 lb1,089 kg | 2,756 lb1,250 kg |
| Ballast | 890 lb404 kg | 1,213 lb550 kg |
| Sail area | 214 ft²19.9 m² | 215 ft²20.0 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 19.10 | 17.50 |
| Displacement / Length | 169 | 188 |
| Comfort ratio | 11.9 | 13.9 |
| Capsize screening | 2.39 | 2.25 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 5.8 | 5.8 |
DS-22 vs Etap 22: the short version
- The DS-22 and Etap 22 are close in length (21.7 ft6.61 m vs 21.6 ft6.60 m ).
- The Etap 22 is heavier, displacing about 15% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the DS-22 carries the more powerful rig (19.1 vs 17.5), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Etap 22 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Etap 22 rates better for offshore work (2.25 vs 2.39).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.