Aphrodite 25 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

24.93' · 7.6 m

Displ.

3,968 lbs · 1,800 kg

First year

1976

The Aphrodite 25 represents a pivotal chapter in Scandinavian boatbuilding, serving as the foundational model for what would eventually become the worldrenowned Arcona Yachts. Designed by Carl Beyer and produced by Boo Marine AB between 1976 and 1987, this 25foot fractional sloop was conceived during an era where the distinction between "racer" and "cruiser" was increasingly blurred by the influence of the International Offshore Rule (IOR). Marketed as an "ultramodern ocean racer" of the late 1970s, approximately 150 units were built, solidifying its place as a successful production 1/4 Tonner that offered more than just speed. According to the official heritage records of Arcona Yachts, the Aphrodite 25 was the vessel that established the brand's reputation for highquality fiberglass construction and performanceoriented engineering.