Najad 400

For those searching for a reliable blue water cruiser, this Najad 400 for sale 2004 presents an appealing opportunity. This centre cockpit yacht embodies traditional craftsmanship combined with thoughtful modern design. She remains in good condition after nearly two decades of careful ownership and use.

The Najad 400 for sale 2004 is well-regarded for its sturdy construction and seaworthy hull, a product of Judel/Vrolijk’s design expertise. With a deep bilge and a heavy four-ton lead keel, she offers a stable and safe platform for offshore sailing. The rudder’s half-skeg suspension further adds to her robust directional stability. The wide side decks and high cockpit coaming provide comfortable and secure movement on deck, while the fixed windshield with side handrails affords protection and ease when handling lines.

Inside, the yacht shows typical Swedish quality with a satin-finished African mahogany interior that is both solid and warm. The layout features two cabins, including a spacious owner’s cabin aft that occupies the full width of the boat. One of the distinctive interior features is the centrally placed full-sized double berth in the owner’s cabin and the separate shower cabin situated forward on the port side – both appreciated for long-term cruising comfort.

The yacht’s practical layout includes:

• Salon with L-shaped settee to port and longitudinal sofa to starboard around the foldable table
• Large forward chart table with navigator’s seat to starboard aft
• Well-equipped longitudinal galley along the port side corridor
• Owner’s cabin featuring generous storage, deck hatch, and coachroof windows
• Starboard head compartment with toilet and sink
• Separate shower cabin on the port side forward
• Forward cabin with V-berth and storage options
• Good ventilation through multiple dorade vents, opening portlights, and deck hatches

The technical specification reflects a vessel maintained to a sound standard with essential upgrades for blue water sailing:

• YANMAR 4JH3E, 56 HP inboard diesel engine, 3,230 running hours
• Shaft drive with 4-blade feathering VARIPROP propeller
• New shaft seal (2019)
• Soundproofed engine room with easy access
• 230 V shore power with charging cable and outlets
• VICTRON Multiplus Compact battery charger/inverter (new 2022)
• Three Gel service batteries 165 Ah (new 2022) and starter battery 70 Ah (new 2023)
• Battery management system DCC4000
• Wind generator (SUPERWIND, new 2018)
• Folding solar panel 120 Wp
• Diesel heater EBERSPÄCHER D5L with outlets in all rooms
• Watermaker AQUABASE ESB30, 35 l/h (new 2024)
• 40 l hot water boiler
• Stainless steel holding tank with sea discharge and deck fitting

Electronics and navigation equipment are well specified and user-friendly:

• RAYMARINE instruments: ST60 Log, Depth, i60 Wind, Autopilot ST6001+ with gyro sensor
• 4 kW radar with overlay on chartplotter
• 10" multifunction Raychart display in cockpit
• Repeater at chart table

Deck equipment and rigging include:

• Teak on side decks, cockpit, and bathing platform
• Fixed windscreen with stainless handrails
• Electric LOFRANS 1000 W windlass
• Stainless steel 20 kg BRUCE anchor with 60 m chain
• Two ANDERSEN 52.2ST genoa winches, two 40.2ST mainsheet winches
• Sprayhood (2024), cockpit enclosure (2022), Bimini (2019)
• Removable davits with new dinghy and outboard (2023)
• Rig: SELDEN 9/10 rig, FURLEX 300 genoa furling, cutter stay with quick release, DOYLE/OLEU mainsail and headsails
• AVON Liferafts

This Najad 400 for sale 2004 has had a single owner since her launch, who has maintained her with care, especially during her early years in Northern Europe. She was lift-stored indoors every winter until 2018 and has been sailed south along the Bay of Biscay to Spain. The hull has a coppercoat antifouling, and the paintwork was refreshed in 2021.

The yacht is currently located in Spain, with the berth booked until November 2025, available for the new owner to take over. For anyone seeking a well-maintained, seaworthy Najad 400 for sale 2004 with practical cruising features and a proven blue water pedigree, this yacht remains a sensible choice and is ready for continued adventures.