Aphrodite 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Carl Beyer·1986·Rex Marin
Aphrodite 42 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Ketch
LOA
41.67' · 12.7 m
Displ.
20,944 lbs · 9,500 kg
First year
1986

The Aphrodite 42 is a distinguished representative of the Swedish boatbuilding tradition centered on the island of Orust, a region synonymous with highend bluewater cruisers. Designed by the acclaimed naval architect Carl Beyer and primarily constructed by the Rex Marin yard, the model emerged in the mid1980s as a robust alternative to its regional contemporaries from HallbergRassy and Najad. The relationship between Rex Marin and Najad was historically close, and the Aphrodite line was eventually incorporated into Najad Yachts, where the name was later revived for a series of retrostyled luxury yachts. The original Aphrodite 42, however, remains a purist’s cruiser, characterized by its heavyduty construction, centercockpit safety, and an aesthetic that favors timeless mahogany joinery over modern minimalism.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 65,930
Ask, not sold · 5 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
5 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United Kingdom (80.0%) · United States (20.0%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Aphrodite 42 listings span 2 countries. United Kingdom leads with 4 listings (80.0%), followed by United States.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

5 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 65,9304280.0%
United States$ 169,0001120.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Wauquiez Amphitrite 4342.75'$ 92,8892815
Pilothouse 4242.65'$ 267,535218
Valiant 4242'$ 299,999176
Bavaria Yachts 42 Ocean43.96'$ 105,0001710
Moody 42 (Dixon)$ 149,900157
Trintella 4242.32'$ 99,000149
Moody 4241.79'$ 65,884138
Dufour Classic 4545.92'$ 111,212124
Rustler 4242'$ 470,118106
Comfortina 4242.19'$ 199,77984
Najad 42You are here$ 65,93053

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Aphrodite 42 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Aphrodite 42 over the past 12 months is $65,930. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Aphrodite 42 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Aphrodite 42 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 5 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Aphrodite 42 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Aphrodite 42 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Aphrodite 42 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Aphrodite 42 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (80.0%), United States (20.0%).
05Do Aphrodite 42 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Aphrodite 42 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 33.7% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Aphrodite 42?+
Comparable models include Wauquiez Amphitrite 43, Pilothouse 42, Valiant 42. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.