Aphrodite 37 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

36.81' · 11.22 m

Disp.

18,078 lbs · 8,200 kg

First year

1990

The Aphrodite 37 represents one of the finest eras of Scandinavian yacht building, hailing from the highly respected Rex Marin shipyard on the island of Orust, Sweden. Conceived in 1990 as a premier centercockpit cruiser, the vessel was designed by the acclaimed Swedish naval architect Carl Beyer. Beyer was tasked with a distinct mission: to craft an offshore passagemaker that retained the legendary, robust construction and exquisite wood joinery of its Orust neighbors—such as Najad and HallbergRassy—while delivering a slightly sleeker, more modern hull shape. The result is a yacht that is exceptionally seaworthy, physically beautiful, and highly capable of crossing oceans with a shorthanded crew. Built under strict Lloyd’s Register specifications, the Aphrodite 37 has also been widely associated with the Najad brand following the integration of the two shipyards, cementing its place at the absolute pinnacle of Northern European boatbuilding standards.