ETAP 37s
| Technical specification | |
| Length over all | 36'11" |
| Hull length | 36'2" |
| Length at waterline | 32'6" |
| Beam over all | 12'7" |
| Draught | 4'5"/6'5" |
| Clearance | 56'7" |
| Fuel capacity | 30 US gallons |
| Water capacity | 65 US gallons |
| Displacement | 14,427/13,987 lbs |
| Keel | 4,846/4,405 lbs |
| Main sail | 389 sq.ft |
| Genoa | 427 sq.ft |
| Engine | 28 HP Volvo |
| Designers | Mortain & Mavrikios - ETAP Yachting NV |
| Design Category | cat. A6/B6/C8 |
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Exterior
1. Construction
In common with all members of the ETAP family, the ETAP 37s has ETAP's unique double-skinned structure. This not only means it is unsinkable, but also provides extra hull stiffness, insulates hull and deck to ensure almost condensation-free cabins, and gives a unique interior finish. The ETAP 37s is approved to CE category A. A comfortable, fast ocean-going cruiser with an extremely stable hull, the ETAP 37s has a well-organised deck layout combining wide gangways with a deep cockpit. The rounded construction of the bow section ensures smoother sailing performance. A Seldén mast with 9/10 rigging, a generous sail area and a choice of keels give this yacht a high speed capability to match your sailing profile.
2. Hull
The hull is built of fibreglass-reinforced polyester (ortho and iso) with a protective iso-NPG coating to give a totally waterproof finish. The first layer of laminate is made up of short separate glass fibres (roving), with no chopped strand mats or wovens. This layer is applied entirely by hand to provide optimum protection against osmosis. Bulkheads and interior hulls are laminated into the exterior hull (ship-in-ship method). This double hull construction creates a number of unique benefits, including:
the high-stability, high-strength floor structure in the interior hull of the ETAP 37s ensures a very stiff hull construction
the polyester surface finish is durable and easy to maintain
using a separate mast heel (not a through-deck mast) allows the mast base to be integrated into the hull structure.
Polyurethane foam with a minimum 95% closed cells is injected into the space between the two hulls, providing sufficient buoyancy to ensure that the boat will stay afloat even if it suffers serious damage. Substantial volumes of polyurethane foam are located fore and aft to provide impact protection and longitudinal stability in the event of damage. All the reinforcing and mounting plates in the hull and deck are made of aluminium or stainless steel: no balsa is used.
3. Deck
The deck is also double-skinned, giving a very high standard of interior finish and eliminating the need for additional decorating materials, many of which might not be waterproof. The unique ETAP (ship-in-ship) method fully insulates the deck to give a practically condensation-free structure. Highly effective nonslip deck pads are fitted to the deck surface. A console is fitted above the sliding hatch to allow the installation of navigation instruments, allowing them to be read easily by the whole crew. Classic ETAP aluminium toe rails are fitted over the entire length of the deck, providing firm support, allowing fenders to be attached without burdening the sea rail and providing secure fastening points for mooring ropes and lifelines. Six mooring cleats are fitted, two of which are amidships, plus a 60 cm-high plastic-coated stainless steel double sea rail with eight stainless steel stanchions. Aluminium grab rails are mounted on the deck. A stainless steel lowered pulpit and split pushpit allow easy boarding and disembarkation. Fuel and water caps and ventilators are located diametrically opposite each other and coloured differently to avoid any possibility of confusion. The ETAP 37s has a deep self-draining anchor and chain well with a base for mounting an optional electrical/mechanical anchor winch. This allows fast, easy deployment of the anchor. A 16 kg Delta anchor with 20.5m of 8mm chain and 29.5m of 16mm anchor line are supplied as standard. Other deck fittings are as follows:
2 double self-tailing halyard winches and 2 double self-tailing clew winches, with 2 winch handles
turning blocks to allow running rigging to be controlled from the cockpit
6 halyard clutches
1 flagpole and holder
1 folding padeye to attach the mainsheet block in the cockpit
2 fixed padeyes to attach the mainsheet block to the toe rail when moored in port
2 genoa rails and 2 genoa tracks, all adjustable
stainless steel double bow roller with provision for leaving the Delta anchor permanently on the roller.
1 furling jib line turning block with jammer, to operate the furling genoa control line.
1 lockable stainless steel dorade
1 water cap and 1 diesel cap
a swan neck cable lead at the mast heel.
The laminate is reinforced and aluminium reinforcing plates are fixed at locations where deck fittings are installed or may be installed as options. The ETAP 37s is supplied with 4 mooring ropes and 6 fenders as standard.
4. Deck to hull connection
The tension in the standing rigging is taken up by stainless steel tie rods on shroud plates which are laminated into the hull. The deck is laid into the hull after the plates have been laminated in, creating an optimum triangle of forces between the standing rigging, mast, deck and hull. The deck is first fixed to the hull mechanically, then bonded to form a whole with it using reinforced polyester resin. Finally, a heavy aluminium buffer is attached to give mechanical protection.
5. Cockpit
The ETAP 37s has a very spacious and ergonomically-designed self-draining cockpit, with extra-safe seating on the gangway behind the back rests for use when the boat is heeling. A nonslip structure is incorporated into the gelcoat of the cockpit floor, making it easy to clean. The seats and backrests are finished in solid teak as standard, recessed into the seats for easy cleaning. 4 securing points are fitted for attaching lifelines. The bathing platform is fitted with a folding ladder and also has a nonslip surface finish. The external shower (located under the wheelman’s seat) can be shut off using a separate stopcock. The control system comprises a console with an 850 mm steering wheel, an integrated throttle control lever, a stop cable, a compass and a protective guard. The steering wheel has a leather cover for improved grip and insulation. An additional instrument console is also fitted to allow for mounting instruments for the helmsman. An engine control panel is located outside of the starboard cockpit stowage locker. Fully double-skinned cockpit stowage lockers laminated into the deck on both port and starboard sides, and the starboard stowage locker has 2 polyester containers for stowing small objects. The self-draining gas well holds two 2.75 kg gas cylinders and is fully separated from the boat's interior. The rigid copper gas pipes have triple safety protection through a pressure relief valve and stopcock on the gas cylinder, a stopcock in the galley and a bimetal valve on the gas cooker. The gas hob is supplied with an on/off tap, relief valve and flexible pipe. Two bilge pumps are fitted, one manual and one electric.
6. Rigging
The ETAP 37s has a Seldén mast with two sets of aerofoil spreaders and 9/10 rigging. The mast is attached to an on-deck mast heel, not stepped through, thus ensuring that the structure is watertight and easily stepped. The mast is supported by a mast support which steps directly onto the keel. The mast, mast support and keel are connected by electrical conductor. All electric cables from the mast are led through a very solid stainless steel swan-neck and all junctions are located under the deck. The boom has an outhaul and 2 reef lines which are carried aft to the cockpit (single line reefing). The insulated backstay is adjustable via a mechanical backstay tensioner operated using a winch handle. All standing rigging is made from stainless steel wire with rolled cotter terminals and Hasselfors bottlescrews on deck. Diameters: forestay 8 mm, top and lower shrouds 8mm, backstay 5mm. The boom is supported by a combination of a rod kicker and permanent gas-sprung boom downhaul, so that it cannot fall onto the deck or on the spray hood when reefing. The mainsail and headsail halyards each have a steel cable forerunner to ensure minimum stretch and a D-shackle for easy sail attachment. Other equipment includes a flag line on the starboard spreader, a mainsheet and 2 genoa sheets, and a windex mounted on the masthead. Pilot lines are provided on the mast for all unsupported running rigging such as a spinnaker, 2nd forestay, etc.
7. Sails
The ETAP 37s has a partially battened mainsail with a free foot, made by internationally renowned sail makers. The mainsail area is 36.10m² (389 sq.ft.), with three sets of reefing points. The two upper battens extend from leech to luff for ideal shape stability, while the lower two are shorter in order to avoid placing too high a pressure on the cringles and to facilitate hoisting and reefing the sail. The continuous reefing lines are led through blocks attached onto the sail in the reefing eyes, thus reducing friction to a minimum and allowing reefing to be performed entirely from the cockpit. The detachable sail cover is attached to the boom with a rope foot and is not attached to the mainsail. Lazy jacks guide the mainsail into the sail cover. The furling genoa has an area of 39.70m² (427 sq.ft.), with built-in furling sections and a UV protection strip. The mainsail carries the ETAP logo, both sails are fitted with tell-tales and leech tensioners, and all sails are supplied with a sail bag.
8. Engine and engine compartment
The ETAP 37s is supplied with a type D1-30 3-cylinder Volvo Penta marine diesel engine, equipped with closed-circuit cooling to ensure longer service life and greater operational reliability. The engine has a rated power of 20.9 kW (28.4 HP) at 2,800-3,200 rpm. The engine is highly efficiently mounted on a specially-designed mount incorporated into the inner hull, with rubberised mounting blocks to absorb vibration and attenuate engine noise. Access to the engine is easy through fore and aft hatches fitted with quick-release clips. Transmission is by Volvo Saildrive with a zinc anode, giving better vibration absorption and maintenance-free, watertight transmission through the hull. A fixed-pitch two-bladed Volvo Penta 16” x 13” propeller is fitted. The installation features an extra lead for the boiler antisyphon overflow, heat exchanger and pressure relief valve. The engine is also equipped with an optical and acoustic oil pressure and temperature alarm, a rev counter, running time counter and oil pressure, engine temperature, battery charging and glow plug warning lights. The engine compartment is fully insulated with sound-absorbing and insulating material, and is permanently ventilated by an electric fan blower. The stainless steel fuel tank has a capacity of 116 litres, and is fitted with an electric fuel gauge and a separate draw pipe for diesel forced-air heating. The fuel supply can be shut off from the stowage locker behind the toilet. An additional fuel prefilter, complete with water separator, is fitted in an easily-accessible location in the engine compartment. For the external cooling water circuit a sea water filter is also fitted. The engine is installed according to the specifications and procedures set out by Volvo Penta.
9. Electrical equipment
The chart table has a switch panel with automatic circuit breakers, a fuel gauge, a voltmeter, a 12V electrical socket, a 220V socket (available as an option) and a potable water meter. A second 220V electrical socket is fitted in the galley. A 70 Ah maintenance-free starting battery and a 108 Ah service battery are fitted as standard. A separate switch is fitted for each battery and a diode bridge splitter is installed between the two batteries, allowing them to be charged at the same time by the 115 A alternator or via the optional shore power socket, while preventing them from discharging each other. The starting battery is reserved exclusively for engine starting, giving increased operational reliability. A third main switch is fitted as standard to allow isolation of the negative side of the electrical circuit. Two separate circuits are provided for the interior lighting, which comprises 17 lamps, 13 of which are halogen spot lamps recessed into the internal surface of the deck. Two halogen spot lamps are located immediately in the companionway area. Navigation lights are fitted to European specifications, with a combined 3-colour mast-top light mounted at the top of the mast and with an anchor light above and a forward-facing red and green light. All wiring is led through PVC conduits and all cables are numbered. Spare conduits are fitted to allow for the wiring of additional instruments. Electrical layout diagrams are supplied with the boat.
10. Water
Potable water is stored in a 250-litre rigid polyethylene tank mounted under the double berth in the fore cabin. A large service opening gives easy access for cleaning and in the event of electrical failure. Hot water is supplied by a 15-litre boiler, heated electrically to a maximum of 90°C via the shore power socket or by the engine. An adjustable mixer tap is mounted on the boiler to prevent any danger of scalding and to increase significantly the volume of hot water available in practice. As an option, the waste pipe from the toilet may be connected to a holding tank. An electric water pump supplies potable cold water and hot water to the toilet and galley handbasins, and to the external shower.
11. Keel
The ETAP 37s has a cast iron bulb keel with a low centre of gravity. Draught is 1.95 m (6’5”). The keel is bolted on in the traditional manner with stainless steel mounting plates in the hull. This gives an extremely good watertight seal and very strong construction by ensuring maximum transmission of the keel loading to the hull. An ETAP tandem keel with a draught of 1.35 m (4’5”) is available as an option.
12. Rudder
A prebalanced rudder ensures highly efficient operation. The one-piece fibreglass-reinforced rudder blade is made by a closed mould technique, and the rudder-stock is stainless steel. A needle bearing is used to carry the rudder through the hull into the rudder hole shaft, creating a very direct rudder sensation and allowing precise steering. Rods are used to connect the steering wheel to the rudder. If an automatic pilot system is fitted, this is mounted on a separate rudder section for additional safety. The total side-to-side rudder movement corresponds to 1.75 turns of the wheel.
13. Skin fittings
The skin fittings have fast-closing ball valves, and reinforced hoses are attached with double stainless steel hose clamps. Hulls can be supplied without skin fittings on request.
14. Ventilation and light
A sliding hatch and two outward-opening hatches on the deck allow natural ventilation and lighting. The sliding hatches can be covered by internal roller sunblinds. The ETAP 37s also has 5 opening portholes, 2 of which are in the fore cabin and 2 in the aft cabin (1 of which opening into the cockpit) and 1 in the toilet compartment. The deck structure also incorporates a further 2 fixed portholes and a panoramic window. The main cabin, toilet compartment and aft cabin are permanently ventilated, and the engine compartment is ventilated by an electric fan blower while the engine is running.
Interior
1. General
The stylish, modern interior of the ETAP 37s is finished in solid cherrywood and cherrywood laminate with an extra-hard surface for improved scratch resistance, moisture resistance and easy cleaning. All furnishings have solid cherrywood frames and finishes, with tastefully coordinated sofa cushions and curtains in attractive colours. The laminate floorboards are finished with light edging, and are screwed down using threaded sockets recessed into the polyester, thus allowing easy removal of the screws if required. The companionway has three curved aluminium treads, and the semi-transparent washboard is made of maintenance-free synthetic material. Headroom in the companionway area is 199 cm (6’6”). The interior surface under the deck is characteristic of the unique ETAP double-skinned construction, with a structured polyester finish which eliminates the need for waterproof decorating materials. This gives a low-maintenance finish which retains its new appearance over many years of intensive use.
2. Salon
The salon contains two long sofas (2.00 m, 6’7”), which can be used as berths. The ergonomically-shaped, divided cushions are protected by a decorative strip on both port and starboard sides; no hook and loop (velcro-type) fastenings are used. A large table with 2 fold-down leaves and stowage space for 5 bottles is located amidships, while further stowage space provided underneath the port and starboard sofas. Closed cupboards line the entire length of the salon on both the port and starboard sides. Hand grips are fitted on both sides of the salon and the companionway, on the ceiling above the companionway and also on the central sink basins.
3. Galley
The galley of the ETAP 37s is fitted with a gimballed 2-burner gas oven with flame-out protection, an approved fixed gas installation and a main stopcock. An extra-deep stainless steel double sink is fitted in a centrally-located galley unit, conveniently situated for easy access to the table and the fore area of the yacht. A removable work surface between the coolbox and galley unit provides extra preparation space in the galley. The generous stowage space under the sink includes a glass holder and bin bag holder, plus ample room for pots and pans. The galley unit has solid cherrywood edging, and the work surfaces are made of solid Corian. The highly-insulated and easily accessible 120 litre coolbox is fitted with a drainage hose for disposal of condensation and cleaning water. A compressor cooling system is fitted as standard, complete with a voltage monitor to prevent the voltage from dropping below 10.5V, at which value the compressor is switched off automatically. The opening porthole above the gas hob and the permanent ventilation opening ensure adequate ventilation.
4. Chart table
A 61cm x 77cm chart table is located on the starboard side next to the companionway, with a separate console offering space for an instrument with a 7” screen. A spacious chart storage rack and fixed, forward-facing navigator's seat are located under the chart table. The navigational instrument panel is hinged, and the switch panel is clearly laid out with automatic circuit breakers, a voltmeter, a fuel gauge, a water meter (to allow monitoring of potable water usage), a 12V electrical socket and a 220V socket (optional). All electrical cables are numbered.
5. Fore cabin
The fore cabin is fitted out with a double berth and a sofa. Closable lockers and a hanging locker are fitted along the hull on both the port and starboard sides The fore cabin also has two reading lights and a large acrylic sliding hatch (47cm x 47cm) with a roller blind. Headroom in the fore cabin is 180 cm (5’11”).
6. Aft cabin
The aft cabin contains a skipper’s double berth (200 cm long and 167 cm wide at the head end and 126cm wide at the foot end, 6’7” x 5’6”-4’2”). Ample headroom is provided under the cockpit floor. The cabin is fitted with a hanging locker and a stowage locker, plus a shelf running along the entire length. Permanent ventilation is provided by a ventilation grille and two opening portholes. An inspection hatch with quick-release clips provides easy access to the engine compartment and the Saildrive, while an inspection door opens into the services area behind the bulkhead. Headroom in the aft cabin is 195 cm (6’5”).
7. Toilet compartment
The toilet compartment is on the starboard side of the companionway, and houses a traditional sea toilet. A holding tank may be installed behind the bulkhead as an optional extra. The washbasin is fitted with a shower head and fed by a pressurised hot and cold water supply. Fittings include a stowage locker above the toilet, accessible from inside the toilet compartment, a large wet hanging locker with drain outlet, a locker under the washbasin and a mirror-fronted cupboard. Light and ventilation are provided by an opening porthole and a permanent ventilation grille. Headroom is 195 cm (6’5”).
Options
A full list of options for the ETAP 37s, with current prices and/or additional technical documentation, is available on request from your ETAP dealer. Some of the main options are:
1. ETAP tandem keel
The ETAP tandem keel is a new type of keel developed by ETAP Yachting to deliver improved performance with reduced draft. The system involves mounting two short keels in tandem at an optimum distance apart, connected by a wing-bulb section. The ETAP tandem keel gives a better aspect ratio, generating greater lift. In addition to increased stability, the wing-bulb also provides better hydrodynamic characteristics. In combination with an appropriate rudder, ETAP tandem keels give the same performance as conventional shallow keels while reducing the draught significantly, as demonstrated by numerous independent tests. With a tandem keel, the ETAP 37s has a draught of 135 cm (4’5”).
2. Second forestay with tensioner, halyard and storm jib
The furling genoa with profiled forestay can be combined in a highly attractive manner with a second forestay. This steel forestay is attached with a pelican hook to an extra forestay chainplate anchored to a stainless steel bow plate. Once the second forestay is tensioned using a tensioning wheel, the storm jib can be hoisted. This can all be performed quickly and safely, allowing the furled genoa to be left on the first forestay. When the second forestay is not in use, the steel cable is attached next to the standing rigging to avoid any obstruction when using the genoa.
3. Heating
A Webasto Air Top 3500 diesel heater can be installed in the aft services compartment, with an insulated exhaust through the hull. The warm air ducts lead to two closable outlets, one in the toilet compartment and one in the main cabin. Because of its superb thermal insulation, an ETAP yacht very quickly becomes comfortably warm. The internal temperature is controlled by a room thermostat mounted in the main cabin. The system can also be used to ventilate the boat by blowing unheated air.
4. Holding tank
The sea toilet and all other waste water outlets (galley sinks and toilet washbasin) can be connected to a holding tank, which can be mounted in the stowage area behind the toilet. A lead through the hull can be provided for evacuation of the contents, and a lead to the deck can also be fitted for use with harbour pump-out systems. An electronic level alarm is mounted on the tank to indicate when it is full. The entire installation is carefully executed to provide operational reliability and simplicity of use.
Documentation
Every ETAP is supplied with a full set of electrical layout diagrams and a 100-page two-language instruction manual (in Dutch/French or English/German). The manual contains detailed explanations of all the boat's functions and is illustrated with numerous schematic diagrams.
Guarantee
ETAP Yachting gives a two-year guarantee in respect of all parts manufactured by ETAP. The supplier's guarantee applies to all other components. Full details of warranty terms and conditions are given in the company's Standard Terms and Conditions of Trading and in the instuction manual.
Measurements and weights are indicative and are not binding. ETAP reserves the right to change construction and equipment specifications without notice.