Brofjordens Marin Aphrodite 30

Sailboat 29′ 5″ Since 1976

Overview

Builder
Brofjordens Marin
Model
Aphrodite 30
Type
Sailboat
Built
1976–1987
Designer
Carl Beyer
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
29′ 5″ (8.96 m)
Waterline length
23′ 8″ (7.22 m)
Beam
9′ (2.74 m)
Displacement
7,275 lb (3,300 kg)
Ballast
3,525 lb (1,599 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
377 sq ft (35.0 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
37′ 5″ (11.40 m)
J (foretriangle base)
11′ 2″ (3.40 m)
P (mainsail luff)
32′ 10″ (10.00 m)
E (mainsail foot)
9′ 6″ (2.90 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
16.1

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
244

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
48%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
1.86

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.