Aphrodite 40 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Yawl

LOA

39.7' · 12.1 m

Disp.

19,900 lbs · 9,026 kg

First year

1985

The Aphrodite 40 is an exemplar of the "Orust style" of Swedish yacht building, a pedigree shared with renowned yards such as HallbergRassy and Najad. Designed by Carl Beyer and primarily constructed at the Rex Marin shipyard on the island of Orust, Sweden, during the 1980s, the model was built for discerning sailors who prioritized bluewater stability and artisanal woodwork over contemporary racing trends. The hull is a moderatetoheavy displacement design, characterized by a traditional aesthetic that includes a distinctive windscreen and a generous use of teak. Over time, the Aphrodite brand became closely intertwined with Najad, leading to later iterations like the Najad 380 Aphrodite, which carried the name forward with updated naval architecture while maintaining the classic mahoganyaccented superstructure.