Aphrodite 37 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

36.81' · 11.22 m

Displ.

18,078 lbs · 8,200 kg

First year

1990

The Aphrodite 37 is a quintessential example of the "Orust style" of Swedish yacht building, emerging from the Rex Marin shipyard on the island of Orust during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Designed by Carl Beyer, this centercockpit cruiser was built in a yard that shared both geographical proximity and craftsmanship standards with the more internationally recognized HallbergRassy and Najad brands. Indeed, the Aphrodite line is often discussed as a direct contemporary to the HallbergRassy 36, offering a similar philosophy of heavyduty construction, deepteak joinery, and a safe, sheltered cockpit. The model was produced during an era when Rex Marin was closely associated with Najad—eventually being absorbed by them—which is why these vessels are frequently referred to in technical circles as having "Najadlevel" build quality.