Welcome Aboard: The Archive of Etap21i.de and Linguini.eu
The Featured Image is taken at least 25 years ago at the Ammersee. 25 very good years!
Are you looking for information about the Etap 21i or the travel logs of SY Linguini? Then you’ve come to the right place. Since the original domains etap21i.de and linguini.eu will be shut down soon, we have centralized and preserved the most important content, technical tips, and logbook entries here as an archive.
About the Etap 21i Project (formerly etap21i.de)
The Etap 21i is a classic among trailerable yachts—renowned for being unsinkable and for its excellent sailing characteristics. For years, we shared our experiences regarding maintenance, refits, and sailing practices on etap21i.de.
To ensure this knowledge isn’t lost, you can access the full technical archive here:
Download: [Archive Etap 21i – Wilde Ente (PDF)]
Journeying with SY Linguini (formerly linguini.eu)
Under the flag of Linguini.eu, we documented our travels and life on board. From coastal cruises to technical modifications, SY Linguini was our faithful companion on the water.
For all friends, former readers, and sailing enthusiasts, here are the collected reports:
Download: [The Linguini Logbook (PDF)]
Content: Travel reports, logbook entries, and impressions from the water.
The Etap 21i
The Etap 21i is a Belgian-built pocket cruiser known primarily for its “unsinkable” certification, achieved through a double-skin hull construction filled with closed-cell polyurethane foam. This design also provides excellent thermal and acoustic insulation, preventing condensation in the cabin.
Technical Specifications
- Designer: Mortain & Mavrikios
- LOA (Length Overall): 6.56 m (21.5 ft)
- LWL (Waterline Length): 6.10 m
- Beam: 2.49 m
- Draft: 0.70 m (Tandem Keel) or 1.30 m (Fin Keel)
- Displacement: Approx. 1,180 kg – 1,230 kg
- Ballast: 300 kg – 350 kg
- Sail Area: ~24m² (Mainsail: 15.5 m² / Jib: 8.4 m²)
- Mast Height: 10.40 m
Key Features
- Hull & Deck: GRP (Glass Reinforced Polyester) double-skin construction. It features a self-draining cockpit and a fractional 7/8 sloop rig.
- Keel Options: Most models feature the innovative Tandem Keel, which uses two smaller keels linked by a wing bulb to provide stability while maintaining a shallow draft for easy trailering.
- Steering: Tiller steering with twin rudders, providing high maneuverability and control even when heeled.
- Interior Layout: * Berths: Accommodates 4 people (V-berth forward and two settee berths).
- Galley: Compact pod with a sink and a two-burner alcohol stove (typically Origo 3000).
- Heads: A concealed marine toilet (often Jabsco) or Porta-Potti located under the forward V-berth with a privacy curtain.
