Etap 23 vs Raven
How do the Etap 23 and Raven compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Etap 23 | Etap 23 | Raven | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 24.2 ft7.38 m | 24.3 ft7.39 m |
| Waterline length | 19.0 ft5.79 m | 21.6 ft6.58 m |
| Beam | 8.2 ft2.50 m | 7.0 ft2.13 m |
| Draft | 5.1 ft1.55 m | 5.3 ft1.62 m |
| Displacement | 3,320 lb1,506 kg | 1,170 lb531 kg |
| Ballast | 1,036 lb470 kg | —— |
| Sail area | 190 ft²17.7 m² | 300 ft²27.9 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 13.66 | 43.23 |
| Displacement / Length | 216 | 52 |
| Comfort ratio | 15.1 | 6.0 |
| Capsize screening | 2.20 | 2.66 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 5.8 | 6.2 |
Etap 23 vs Raven: the short version
- The Etap 23 and Raven are close in length (24.2 ft7.38 m vs 24.3 ft7.39 m ).
- The Etap 23 is heavier, displacing about 184% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Raven carries the more powerful rig (43.2 vs 13.7), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Etap 23 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Etap 23 rates better for offshore work (2.20 vs 2.66).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.