A detailed, model-specific survey-prep guide for the Aphrodite 36, one of Sweden’s most admired performance cruisers. Built for sailors who appreciate craftsmanship, efficient hulls, and purposeful simplicity, the Aphrodite 36 is now several decades old—making a structured, informed pre-purchase evaluation essential.

This guide gives serious buyers a clear framework for understanding the yacht’s real-world strengths, known age-related issues, and the inspection points that matter before spending money on travel or a formal survey.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Structural and mechanical weak-point overview

• Known red flags (and what they typically indicate)

• Positive indicators of a well-kept Aphrodite 36

• Targeted questions to ask the seller

• A bow-to-stern photo checklist for remote evaluation

• Sea-trial behavior notes specific to this design

• Negotiation leverage points unique to Swedish performance cruisers

• Long-term ownership considerations for yachts of this era

This guide helps buyers cut through guesswork and approach an Aphrodite 36 purchase with clarity, confidence, and a professional inspection structure—long before committing to a surveyor or travel.