Etap 26' Yacht, Lifting Keel

Zingara is an unsinkable Etap 26 designed by Van De Stadt and built in 1982. Generally she is in good condition. Over my 5 years of ownership I have spent many hours upgrading and improving her so the new owner will be able to sail away without any issues (I have now antifouled her which you might be able to see in the last photos). The reconditioned Wallas heater and Etap foam insulation between the inner moulding and outer hull make her a warm and quiet boat, able to be used throughout the year. Her lifting keel makes her ideal for exploring rivers and estuaries.

But she is more than capable of coastal passages too, even crossing the channel if desired. I’m sorry to see her go but unfortunately the family haven’t taken to sailing and so she is up for sale. Currently she is ashore near Plymouth. A swinging mooring on the Tamar River and an inflatable dinghy with Johnson 2hp, 2-stroke outboard are available by separate negotiation if required. For more photos see ad on boatsandoutboards website.

LoA 7.8m (25ft 5in) LWL 6.6m (21ft 7in) Beam 2.8m (9ft) Draught 1m to 1.6m (3ft 1in to 5ft 3in) Displacement 2,270kg (5,000lb)Ballast 700kg MECHANICAL Volvo Penta MD5C, Saildrive 120S, bronze furling propeller. The engine is a reliable first time starter, smooth running marine diesel, serviced annually. 30 litre fuel tank. ELECTRICAL 2 x 12v batteries (110Ah and 100Ah) charged via 4x Solar panels (2013) and alternator (new 2012). BEP Voltage gated regulator (2013) automatically controls charging of batteries.

Boat largely rewired 2013NAVIGATION 2 Richey compasses, Standard Horizon CP300 chartplotterStandard Horizon GX2100 AIS VHF radioTacktick Micronet wireless, dual digital speed and depth instrumentsTacktick T122 Wireless Interface linking chartplotter to cockpit instruments via NMEANavigation lights. SAFETY Fire extinguisher and fire blanketHorseshoe lifebuoyManual bilge pump. DECK GEAR Plastimo genoa furling gearStainless Pushpit and Pulpit replaced 2015Boarding ladder removed but included and easy to reinstall (4 bolts)2x Barlow two speed winches with Barton wincher self-tailing attachment 2x Barlow single speed winches3x Lewmar single speed winches2 Winch handlesAll lines led aft to cockpit via Barton deck organisers (replaced 2015)7x Easy lock clutches for lines – 4 starboard, 3 port. New handles 2014 Lifting tiller, Spinlock extension with Seasure Midshipman tiller lock (2014)Teak grab rails on coachroofSmoked Perspex windows (replaced 2013)Outboard bracket on pushpitAnchor with chain and warp, bow roller, warps and fenders. KEELCast iron, bulb lifting keel via wormdrive mechanism – both motorised and manual override.

Thrust bearing replaced 2013. Beaching legs to allow drying out. In the photos the keel has been raised to its highest position (0.95m) - when fully down the draft is 1.6m.SAILS Westaway mainsail in good condition. Slab reefing with lazy jack storage, mainsail cover replaced 2015.Genoa roller reefing systemNew Hyde (2016) furling genoa (120%) with foam luff (used twice so essentially brand new)North Light wind genoa (140%). Jib and storm jib, SpinnakerAlloy mast and boom and spinnaker pole, stainless steel standing rigging.

DOMESTIC Wallas 1600 paraffin heater reconditioned 2013 - quiet and efficient heatingGalley sink with manual pumped water from 60 litre water tank, Vanessa Flavel gas stove. LED bulbs throughoutJohnson Marine toilet in forepeak. Folding Saloon table. Chart table doubles as Cockpit table. ACCOMMODATION:5 berths in 2 cabins SEPARATE NEGOTIATION1.

MOORING:Swinging mooring on Tamar River available if required2. TENDER2.1m inflatable tender and Johnson 2hp 2 stroke outboard