Etap 34s

[knewboater]

I would be grateful if anyone has info on this boat,how it sails/does the main sheet get in the way as it is situated in the middle of the cockpit/does the bulb keel perform well in a blow/ any general views from owners would be wonderful, I have obtained the boat report but current info is better. Might buy one this season.
Many thanks.

 

[scarlett]

The only report that I have heard is that the rig is very sensitive to being set up correctly and two fell shortly after the boats were launched from new.
I have an Etap 32 with a shallow bulb keel. There is nothing wrong with having a bulb but any shallow keel will make for more leeway when the speed though the water is low.
I bought the 32 in preference not for performance but a more solid Etap with a same amount of space in a metre less length. I imagine the 34 is a lot faster, on paper.

 

[knewboater]

Thanks scarlett for your info. I think I need a little more reassurance after your comments on the mast and rigging, perhaps more comments will come along to help.
Regards RGH