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Designed by Carl Beyer, this high quality Najad Aphrodite 42 ketch has proven herself
very capable in any type of sea. A true Bluewater cruiser with a thick fiberglass hull and
capable 65KW Volvo Penta engine, she is best suited to someone looking to voyage
without boundaries. The ketch sail plan, with choice of rolling furler or rolling self-tacking
jib, a rolling main sail, and a classic-rigged reef able mizzen really allows for a balanced
sail set up in ANY condition.
With the bow thruster, the confidence at sea translates to surprisingly easy
maneuverability in port.
Built according to Najad’s high construction standards and under Lloyd’s Register of
Shipping certification, the Najad Aphrodite 42 is a Category A cruiser for unlimited
Ocean-travels. The quality of Najad joinery stands out even amongst other
Scandinavian yachts
A well thought out interior lay-out provides a large sit-down navigation / work station, a
very functional seagoing galley with two fridges and three-burner gimbled stove, roomy
aft and fore-cabins and full-length berths in the salon provide comfortable 2m
accommodation for up to 6 adults and an additional child. Royal Blue cushions were
tailored in spring 2023 and the burgundy curtains are new from this year.
The HUGE amount of storage and up to 400l of freshwater capacity make it possible to stay out for
extended periods of time, while the double heads and hot water showers provide enough space for multiple crew. An Eberspracher diesel heater will keep everyone warm if in northern climates.
This Najad Aphrodite 42 has a long fin keel (encapsulated), the rudder is well-protected by the skeg, and a deep forefoot means the boat doesn’t pound to windward. It remains very balanced and one
can leave the helm without the autopilot when sailing close-hauled or on a close reach.
The autopilot and full array of B&G electronics matted to the Raymarine plotter allow for easy passages and navigation.
Can be sold with full suite of crockery, tools, replacement parts, 7 life jackets (3 inflatable), etc, so that the next owner can hop on board and start their own adventure anywhere desired!
Owner's comments:
The boat went through a €75000 refit in 2015 which included replacing the rigging and all the electronics (and I mean all! - home batteries, inverter, diesel heater, instruments, auto-pilot, etc). Since then the wind speed indicator, music radio, some lines, dingy, cockpit tent and spray hood, hot water boiler, all interior cushions, the curtains, and many other items, have been renewed. Maintenance was done annually, including stepping the mast (as it was stored indoors) and changing engine filters, by professionals until this year. A binder of receipts supports the careful maintenance of the vessel by its previous German and Finnish owners.
Anti-fouling was done in May 2023, and then the keel professionally epoxied and anti-foul applied in April 2024. The propellor anode was replaced at this time and sea-cocks and hull anodes visually inspected.
Specifications and Inventory List
Measurements:
Length overall: 12,70m
Beam: 3,70m
Draught: 1,85m
Air draught: 17m
Displacement: 10 000kg
Motor:
Volvo Penta MD31A
65hp
Regularly serviced
Engine hours ~4400
Bow thruster 4kW
Tank capacities:
Watertanks, stainless steel:
2 x 175L
1 x 150L
Diesel tank: 240L
Holding (blackwater) tank: 2 x 60L
Deck:
Teak cockpit
Teak Deck
Pulpit with seat
Stern rail seats
Bathing ladder and stern swim platform, with hot water shower on deck
Bow 25kg CQR anchor and windlass + remote control, chain 60m
Stern anchor
Winches 2 x Andersen ST52, 2x Andersen ST46 in cockpit and 2 x Andersen ST on
mast. All 6 are two-speed
Winch (one-speed) on mizzen mast
Furling genoa
Self tacking jib rail
Compass
Steering wheel
Emergency tiller
Electronics:
Raymarine plotter C120W (cockpit)
Navionics Gold card (raymarine plotter)
Garmin plotter GPSMAP 182C (nav.station) (2010)
Standard Horizon GX2100E Matrix AIS VHF (2015)
B&G Triton Log, echosounder, autopilot NMEA2000 (2015-2017)
B&G wireless wind speed indicator NMEA2000 (2023)
Seapilot Vector Compact N GPS compass NMEA2000 (2015)
B&G Triton HighCurrent autopilot (2015)
Navigo RF300 rudder feedback (2015)
Autopilot Robertson Hydraulic (Maintenance 2015)
Radar Raytheon R40 X (analog)
HF radio Icom IC-7000, antenna tuner AT120
Fusion RA205 USP Ultimate Stereo Pack with remote control unit in a cockpit (2024)
Digital Yacht WL-510 WLAN antenna and amplifier
EPIRB Ocean Signal (2016)
Wifi -4G router Huawei (2018)
Standard Horizon hand VHF HH5000 (2020)
Household batteries acid 6 x 80Ah (2019)
Charging relay (2015)
Battery cables (2015)
Philippi BCM Battery monitor (2015)
Mastervolt Chargemaster 12V/70A (2018)
Shore supply 230V
Interior:
All mahogony interior
Front cabin with a double berth
Aft cabin with a double berth
Spacious salon with additional 2 berths (or 3 in a squeeze)
All cushions professionally made in 2023 and curtains (24) from 2024
Two stage LED reading light (8)
Two heads with Jabsco toilets and showers
Two fridges
Gas stove (3x burner) and oven
Duel-source Water heater (2023)
Saltwater foot pump and separate tap, which can be switched over to tank water
Mast and sails:
Furling Genoa 44 m2 on Selden S300 furling
Furling in-mast main sail 30m2
Furling jib 31 m2, Selden S200 furling
Mizzen sail 14 m2
Spinnaker pole
Full sail maintenance by Aura Sails (2015), Jib and Main in 2022 by North Sails, Jib
further improved by North Sails in 2023.
Sprayhood and cockpit cover (2019)
Full rig maintenance and parts replacement (2015)
Others:
Can sell with inflatable dinghy and light (but sufficient) electric motor
Fenders
Mooring lines
Annual inspection and services done since new
Nicolle Associates offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
- This vessel is EU VAT paid.
- As always photographs do not do justice so a viewing is highly recommended.
- This boat is lying in Porto, Portugal.
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