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The Najad 460, a centre-cockpit cutter, was designed by Judel & Vrolijk and built in Sweden by Najad Yachts.
Underwater Configuration: Bulb fin keel & spade rudder
Hull Material: GRP (Fibreglass)
Length Overall: 45'9" (14.0m)
Waterline Length: 39'0" (11.9m)
Beam: 14'0" (4.3m)
Draft: 7'0" (2.2m)
Rig Type: Cutter
Displacement: 34,171lb (15,500kg)
Designer: Judel & Vrolijk
Builder: Najad Yachts (Sweden)
Year First Built: 2000
Owners Association: Najad Owners
1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 16.3
2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio: 34.8
3. Displacement/Length Ratio: 258
4. Comfort Ratio: 38.2
5. Capsize Screening Formula: 1.7
1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 16.3 suggests that the Najad 460 will, in the right conditions, approach her maximum hull speed readily and satisfy the sailing performance expectations of most cruising sailors.
2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 34.8 would usually mean that the Najad 460 would have a tendency to heel excessively in a gust, and need to be reefed early to keep her sailing upright in a moderate breeze.
However, as she has much of her ballast concentrated in a bulb at the foot of the keel, she's likely to be considerably stiffer than her published Ballast/Displacement Ratio might suggest.
3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 258, tells us the Najad 460 is a moderate displacement cruiser, which means she'll carry all your cruising gear without it having a dramatic effect on her performance. Most of today's sailboats intended for offshore cruising fall into this displacement category.
4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 38.2 suggests that crew comfort of a Najad 460 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a moderate bluewater cruising boat - a predictable and acceptable motion for most seasoned sailors.
5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.7 tells us that a Najad 460 would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0.
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