The Najad 390, a centre-cockpit sloop, was designed by Thorwald Karlsson and built in Sweden by Najad Varvet AB.
Underwater Profile: Fin keel & skeg-hung rudder
Hull Material: GRP (Fibreglass)
Length Overall: 38'7" (11.8m)
Waterline Length: 32'10" (10.0m)
Beam: 11'6" (3.5m)
Draft: 6'1" (1.9m)
Rig Type: Masthead sloop
Displacement: 20,944lb (9,500kg)
Designer: Thorwald Karlsson
Builder: Najad Varvet AB (Sweden)
Year First Built: 1984
Year Last Built: 1995
1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 17.1
2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio: 42.1
3. Displacement/Length Ratio: 265
4. Comfort Ratio: 36.3
5. Capsize Screening Formula: 1.7.
The Najad 390 has a moderate displacement of 20,944 lb (9,500 kg), a sail area of 807 sq ft (75 sq m), and a ballast ratio of 42.1%. These numbers indicate that the boat is stable, stiff, and reasonably fast.
The sail area/displacement ratio of 17.1 suggests that the boat can reach its maximum hull speed of 7.7 knots in favorable conditions, and satisfy the sailing performance expectations of most cruising sailors.
The ballast/displacement ratio of 42.1 means that the boat can stand up well to its canvas in a blow, and power through the waves.
The displacement/length ratio of 265 tells us that the boat is a moderate displacement cruiser, which means it can carry all the cruising gear without compromising its performance.
Most of today's sailboats intended for offshore cruising fall into this displacement category. The comfort ratio of 36.3 suggests that the boat has a comfortable motion at sea, similar to what you would expect from a moderate bluewater cruising boat.
The capsize screening formula of 1.7 indicates that the boat has an excellent righting capability if capsized, and is well suited for ocean passages.
The Najad 390 was offered in two versions: standard and shallow draft.The standard version had a draft of 6'1" (1.9 m), while the shallow draft version had a draft of 5'3" (1.6 m).
Both versions had an encapsulated long fin keel and a skeg-hung rudder. The boat was also available with different rigging options: sloop or cutter.
The sloop version had a masthead rig with a single forestay and a single backstay. The cutter version had a fractional rig with two forestays and two backstays.
The boat could also be customized with various options, such as teak decks, bow thruster, electric winches, heating system, generator, solar panels, wind generator, watermaker, radar, autopilot, and more.
The Najad 390 has two sleeping cabins with double berths and one head with shower. The forward cabin has a V-berth with storage lockers and shelves. The aft cabin has an island berth with drawers and hanging lockers. The head is located aft to starboard, next to the companionway. The salon has two settees that can be used as single berths, and a folding table in the center. The galley is located aft to port, opposite the head. It has a double sink, a three-burner stove with oven, a refrigerator/freezer, and ample storage space. The navigation station is located forward to port, next to the mast support.
Najad Varvet AB was founded in 1971 by Berndt Arvidsson and Lars Johansson in Henån on Orust Island in Sweden. The company started by building small sailing dinghies and later expanded to larger cruising yachts. Najad became known for its high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, using traditional methods and materials such as mahogany and teak. Najad also collaborated with renowned designers such as Judel/Vrolijk & Co., Rhodes Young Design Ltd., Germán Frers Jr., Dick Zaal Design BV., and Eric Segerlind.
Najad built more than 2,000 boats over four decades, ranging from 28 to 57 feet in length. Some of the most popular models include the Najad 320 (1984-1992), the Najad 361 (1994-2002), the Najad 400 (1998-2004), the Najad 440 (2005-2010), and the Najad 490 (1998-2008). In 2008, Najad was acquired by Nord West Yachts AB, another Swedish boatbuilder. In 2011, Najad filed for bankruptcy and was bought by a group of investors led by Gunnar Svensson.
In 2012, Najad merged with Maxi Yachts AB, another Swedish boatbuilder, and formed Najad Yachts of Sweden AB. The company continued to produce new models, such as the Najad 355 (2012-2014), the Najad 505 (2013-2015), and the Najad 570 CC (2016-present).
The Najad 390 is a sought-after boat in the secondhand market, due to its reputation for quality, durability, and performance. The price of a used Najad 390 depends on the year, condition, equipment, and location of the boat. According to the data from YachtWorld, the average asking price of a Najad 390 in 2021 was $153,000 USD, with a range from $95,000 to $210,000 USD. The oldest boat listed was from 1985 and the newest was from 1995.
The Najad 390 has received positive reviews from various sailing magazines and websites. Here are some excerpts from some of them:
The Najad 390 has many satisfied owners who appreciate its features and performance. Here are some testimonials from some of them:
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