Etap 22 vs Etap 22i
How do the Etap 22 and Etap 22i compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Etap 22 | Etap 22 | Etap 22i | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 21.6 ft6.60 m | 22.2 ft6.78 m |
| Waterline length | 18.7 ft5.70 m | 18.0 ft5.50 m |
| Beam | 7.9 ft2.40 m | 8.1 ft2.47 m |
| Draft | 4.1 ft1.25 m | 4.1 ft1.25 m |
| Displacement | 2,756 lb1,250 kg | 2,149 lb975 kg |
| Ballast | 1,213 lb550 kg | 518 lb235 kg |
| Sail area | 215 ft²20.0 m² | 183 ft²17.0 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 17.50 | 17.58 |
| Displacement / Length | 188 | 163 |
| Comfort ratio | 13.9 | 10.6 |
| Capsize screening | 2.25 | 2.51 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 5.8 | 5.7 |
Etap 22 vs Etap 22i: the short version
- The Etap 22i is the larger boat at 22.2 ft6.78 m LOA versus 21.6 ft6.60 m for the Etap 22.
- The Etap 22 is heavier, displacing about 28% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Etap 22i carries the more powerful rig (17.6 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 2.51).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.