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Aphrodite 30
Designer: Carl Beyer  ·  Builder: Brofjordens Marin (Den)  ·  First built: 1976
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About the Aphrodite 30

Danish designer Carl Beyer created the Aphrodite 30 as a well-balanced coastal cruiser that debuted in 1976 from Brofjordens Marin. With 115 hulls built over eleven years of production, this masthead sloop earned a reputation for solid construction and reliable performance in European waters. Built with fiberglass construction and featuring a modern fin keel with spade rudder configuration, the Aphrodite 30 strikes an appealing balance between comfort and sailing ability. Her moderate displacement of 7,275 pounds and healthy ballast ratio of nearly 50 percent provide reassuring stability, while the 364 square feet of sail area delivers respectable performance in light to moderate conditions. The boat's comfort ratio of 23.72 indicates excellent motion characteristics for extended cruising, making her well-suited for coastal exploration and weekend getaways. Her capsize screening value of 1.86 suggests good stability margins for typical coastal sailing conditions, though she's better suited for protected waters rather than serious offshore passages. With her 8-horsepower auxiliary engine and practical layout, the Aphrodite 30 appeals to sailors seeking a capable day-sailer or coastal cruiser that emphasizes comfort and seaworthiness over racing performance. Her Danish pedigree reflects the thoughtful design philosophy characteristic of Scandinavian boatbuilding.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 29.36 ft / 8.95 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 23.69 ft / 7.22 m
Beam 9.00 ft / 2.74 m
Max Draft 5.08 ft / 1.55 m
Displacement 7,275.00 lb / 3,300 kg
Ballast 3,525.00 lb / 1,599 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 364.00 ft² / 33.82 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Carl Beyer
Builder Brofjordens Marin (DEN)
First Built 1976
Last Built 1987
Number Built 115
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
15.56
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
48.45
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
244.28
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
23.72
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
1.86
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.52 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
2.09
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 761.82 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 15.58
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 37.40 ft / 11.40 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 11.15 ft / 3.40 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 32.80 ft / 10.00 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 9.51 ft / 2.90 m
SA Fore 208.51 ft² / 19.37 m²
SA Main 155.96 ft² / 14.49 m²
SA Total (100%) 364.47 ft² / 33.86 m²
Est. Forestay Length 39.03 ft / 11.90 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Yanmar
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 8
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Aphrodite 30 ★
29.4 ft
Alberg 29
29.3 ft
First 30 Beneteau Mauric
29.4 ft
Lancer 30 2
29.5 ft
LWL
Aphrodite 30 ★
23.7 ft
Alberg 29
22.3 ft
First 30 Beneteau Mauric
25.4 ft
Lancer 30 2
22.5 ft
Beam
Aphrodite 30 ★
9.0 ft
Alberg 29
9.2 ft
First 30 Beneteau Mauric
9.4 ft
Lancer 30 2
9.8 ft
Displacement
Aphrodite 30 ★
7 lbs
Alberg 29
9 lbs
First 30 Beneteau Mauric
7 lbs
Lancer 30 2
7 lbs
Ballast
Aphrodite 30 ★
3 lbs
Alberg 29
4 lbs
First 30 Beneteau Mauric
3 lbs
Lancer 30 2
3 lbs
Sail Area
Aphrodite 30 ★
364 sq ft
Alberg 29
417 sq ft
First 30 Beneteau Mauric
Lancer 30 2
360 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Aphrodite 30 ★
Alberg 29
225 s/nm
First 30 Beneteau Mauric
Lancer 30 2
192 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Aphrodite 30 ★
15.6
Alberg 29
15.5
First 30 Beneteau Mauric
Lancer 30 2
15.8
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Aphrodite 30 ★
48.5 %
Alberg 29
First 30 Beneteau Mauric
49.3 %
Lancer 30 2
42.9 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Aphrodite 30 ★
23.7
Alberg 29
29.9
First 30 Beneteau Mauric
Lancer 30 2
21.0
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Aphrodite 30 ★
1.86
Alberg 29
1.77
First 30 Beneteau Mauric
Lancer 30 2
2.06
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Aphrodite 30 ★
244
Alberg 29
First 30 Beneteau Mauric
206
Lancer 30 2
274
Hull Speed
Aphrodite 30 ★
6.5 kts
Alberg 29
6.3 kts
First 30 Beneteau Mauric
Lancer 30 2
6.4 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Aphrodite 30 ★
2.1
Alberg 29
1.2
First 30 Beneteau Mauric
Lancer 30 2
1.9
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