Introducing the elegant Najad 440, a stunning center cockpit sailboat from 1991, measuring an impressive 13.3 meters in overall length. Crafted from durable fiberglass, this vessel features a fin keel, ensuring stability and performance on the water. The Najad 440 is designed for comfort and functionality, making it an ideal choice for cruising enthusiasts. Its thoughtful layout provides ample space for relaxation and enjoyment during your voyages. Equipped with a reliable diesel engine, this boat promises dependable performance, allowing you to explore various destinations with ease. The inclusion of essential features, such as a windlass, enhances your sailing experience, making anchoring a breeze. Whether you're embarking on a weekend getaway or an extended journey, the Magic Touch offers a perfect blend of style and practicality, ensuring memorable adventures on the open sea.
The Najad 440 is a highly regarded ocean-capable cruiser, ideal for sailors seeking Scandinavian quality, bluewater capability, and timeless elegance. This model blends performance with liveaboard comfort, offering a safe and stable platform for long-distance or coastal cruising. Spacious, well-built, and thoughtfully outfitted, it’s a strong contender in the bluewater category.
Comparable Yachts
Yacht ModelBuilder/DesignerKey FeaturesNotesHallberg-Rassy 43Hallberg-RassyRenowned Swedish bluewater cruiser, centre cockpit, robust build, luxurious interiorVery similar in ethos and construction qualityOyster 45Oyster YachtsPremium British build, centre cockpit, ocean-going pedigree, high-quality finishComparable luxury and offshore capabilityMalo 43/45Malo YachtsSwedish craftsmanship, centre cockpit, strong offshore reputationSolid liveaboard and long-distance sailing credentialsContest 44CSContest YachtsDutch-built bluewater cruiser with centre cockpit, excellent performanceA comparable alternative with high build standards
This Najad 440 confidently stands alongside these premium yachts, offering an excellent combination of value, proven seaworthiness, and timeless Scandinavian styling.
The Najad 440 is a highly respected bluewater cruising yacht, combining traditional Scandinavian craftsmanship with excellent comfort and seaworthiness. Built in Sweden by Najad, this centre cockpit yacht is designed for safe and comfortable long-distance cruising while remaining easy to handle for a couple. Her spacious interior layout, generous storage, and protected cockpit make her particularly well suited to extended cruising and relaxed time aboard with family and friends.
This example benefits from a strong specification including bow thruster, generator, solar panels, wind generator, inverter, teak decks, folding propeller and updated standing rigging. The Najad 440’s solid build quality, comfortable motion at sea and practical centre cockpit layout continue to make her one of the most sought-after cruising yachts in her class.
Highlights Listed below but included in Full Specs:• Volvo Penta TMD31B diesel engine• Bow thruster• Generator – Fisher Panda 6kVA• Solar panels and wind generator• Standing rigging replaced (2016)• Teak decks• Seldén rig with furling headsail• Folding Maxi propeller• Centre cockpit layout• North Sails inventory
BROKER’S REMARKS
The Najad 440 remains one of the standout Scandinavian cruising yachts of her era, offering a reassuring combination of quality construction, practical design and comfortable accommodation. This example has clearly been set up for enjoyable long-distance cruising, with useful upgrades including renewed standing rigging, modern charging systems, generator, solar and wind generation for greater independence afloat.
Her centre cockpit arrangement provides a safe and sociable space for cruising, while the spacious interior layout offers excellent comfort and privacy for extended stays aboard. The Najad’s solid build quality and protected cockpit make her particularly appealing for owners seeking straightforward, reliable cruising with family and friends.
With bow thruster assistance, a manageable sail plan and proven Volvo Penta engine, she offers easy handling and relaxed ownership. Well equipped and ready for the season, she presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a capable and highly respected cruising yacht.
CONSTRUCTION
• Type: Sailing Yacht• Builder: Najad• Model: Najad 440• Year Built: 1991• Built in: Sweden• Construction: GRP• Keel Type: Fin keel• Rudder Type: Half skeg hung rudder• Steering: Wheel steering• Helm Position: Centre cockpit• Deck Material: Teak• Superstructure: GRP• Hull Colour: White with red trim
• Mainsail – North Sails (1991) – Fair condition• Genoa – North Sails (2000) – Good condition• Storm Sail – North Sails (1991) – Fair condition• Cruising Chute – Jeckells (1996) – Good condition• Spinnaker – North Sails (1991) – Good condition• Spinnaker Poles x 2
TITLE DOCUMENTS AND TAX
Listed below are the documents/or copies which we have seen on listing this yacht.
• Evidence of ownership• Builder’s documentation• VAT status documentation where applicable
KNOWN DEFECTS
• NONE
HISTORY
Built by the highly regarded Swedish yard Najad, the 440 was designed as a capable offshore cruising yacht with a strong emphasis on comfort, safety and quality craftsmanship. Najad yachts are well known for their solid construction, protected centre cockpit layouts and timeless Scandinavian styling, making them popular choices for serious cruising owners.
This example has been continually equipped for practical long-distance cruising, with upgrades including replacement standing rigging and enhanced onboard power systems through generator, solar and wind charging capability.
The Company 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.
Details
ManufacturerNajad
Model440
Year (Build / Refit)1991
Length13.4m
Beam4.0m
Specifications
Dimensions
Length13.4m
Max Draft2.2m
Beam4.0m
Hull
MaterialGRP
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