APHRODITE 40
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 39.7 ft |
| LWL | 33.75 ft |
| Beam | 12 ft |
| Draft | 5.75 ft |
| Displacement | 19,900 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.8 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 47.9 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 14.44 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 41.67 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 13.78 ft |
| PYmizzen luff | 29.53 ft |
| EYmizzen foot | 9.02 ft |
| FLforestay | 14.4 ft |
| Mainsail | 655.9 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 345.8 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 587.9 sq ft |
About the APHRODITE 40
The Aphrodite 40 is a heavy-displacement cruising yacht designed by Carl Bayer and built by Aphrodite Yachts, with production records indicating a single year of construction in 1985. With a displacement of 19900.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 31.62, this vessel emphasizes motion comfort and stability over high-speed performance.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers and those seeking a stable, comfortable passage-making platform, particularly given its heavy displacement and yawl rig configuration.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.77 and a displacement of 19900.0 lb, the Aphrodite 40 exhibits strong inherent stability and resistance to capsizing, making it well-suited for offshore passages despite limited specific bluewater owner reports.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Cal 40 and the Tartan 40, which share similar heavy-displacement characteristics and production eras, offering robust construction and comfortable motion at sea.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the APHRODITE 40 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 39.7ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the APHRODITE 40yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a APHRODITE 40? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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