Etap 21i any good?

[davidwf]

Thinking of an Etap 21i, any owners out there care to comment on

Outboard position, does the outboard sit out of the water at rest? i know they tend to drag in water under sail. I don't want to have to heave a heave the outboard over the transom every time I moor up. What size works best.

Swinging moorings, anybody keeping one on a swinging mooring? is the bow roller ok to take the weight or is it just for flying an asymetrical?

How are they wor sailing single handed, I want a reasonably quick boat but it cannot be so sensitive as to make it a pain suingle handed.

Any other comments gratfully received.





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[Joe_Cole]

Quote "Outboard position, does the outboard sit out of the water at rest?"

I don't understand this. If it sits out of the water at rest, it won't drive the boat when the engine is on! Or have I missed something?

I think that ST or PBO have a done a report in the last couple of years.

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[davidwf]

Outboard , I'm talking about then its raised ie tilted up in the non driving position

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[Koeketiene]

Have not sailed the 21i, but if she's like any other etap you won't be dissapointed.

This may also be if interest to you: <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.etapyachting.com/index.cfm?Part=EtapInfo&Page=News&Start=2>http://www.etapyachting.com/index.cfm?Part=EtapInfo&Page=News&Start=2</A>

<hr width=100% size=1>Experience is a good teacher, but she sends in terrific bills.

 

[Neraida]

They are lovely boats. The outboard will tilt and lock when not in use so will sit out of the water whilst sailing and moored up. 5-6 HP 4 stroke comes recommended from Etap.

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[Joe_Cole]

Oh! Of course! Silly me! /forums/images/icons/blush.gif /forums/images/icons/blush.gif

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[2383]

I've owned an Etap 21i for 3 years. Great little boats. I use mine for mainly coastal cruising with friends or my young children. Upgrading to a cruising chute now. Fast and responsive, and takes a moderate to rough sea in her stride. I use a Mariner 4stroke 4 hp:the prop does drag a little when in the raised position when sailing. Also can be a pain to use the gear shift when coming alongside (arm and face reaching down towards transom and not looking where you're going etc).
I kept the boat on swinging mooring for the 1st season and fitted a bow roller to the bow sprit, no problem. For the new asym spinny I've added a folding padeye so I ca have both asym spinny attachment and keep bow roller in situ.
Summary:
Quality sturdy fast boats.
Matt

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[ALB]

Delighted after my first season with an Etap 21i. Yes the O/B does sit out of the water at rest - if you choose the right one. I went for a Yamaha 8HP 2-stroke. I also fitted remote controls for the O/B which does make life a whole lot easier!

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[Sans Bateau]

I believe I have a copy of the original test for the ETAP 21i. If you would like a copy of it PM me I will post it to you together with a owners Assc form.

If its a ETAP it will be good!

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