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The foam provides enough buoyancy to keep the boat afloat and stable even if the hull is breached or filled with water.

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The "24" denotes its length—approximately 24 feet (7.30 meters) LOA. However, due to its unique construction, the ETAP 24 is significantly heavier than comparable GRP boats from the same era (the early 1980s). You aren't buying a lightweight racer; you are buying a floating lifeboat that happens to have a mast and sails. The foam provides enough buoyancy to keep the

Standard for any boat this age. The mast is deck-stepped on a compression post. Check the post for rot (if the bilge was wet). Replace standing rigging immediately if the history is unknown. However, due to its unique construction, the ETAP

The deck uses a balsa core (unlike the foam hull). This is the weakness. Tap the deck with a plastic hammer. Soft spots indicate water intrusion in the balsa. Deck repair is expensive, even on a cheap boat.

The ETAP 24 has a dedicated community of owners and enthusiasts worldwide. Here are some resources and online forums where you can connect with other ETAP 24 sailors: