Company Profile

Welcome to Najad - a modern boatyard on the west coast of Sweden developing and building safe, comfortable ocean sailing yachts of the highest quality for long distance sailors everywhere in the world. The Najad yard was founded on the island of Orust on the west coast of Sweden in 1971. Orust is renowned for its long traditions in the art of boat building. From the time the first Najad was drawn the future of the yard was determined - to build seaworthy, comfortable quality boats for long-distance sailors over the entire world. The same objective still holds. The Nordic countries, western Europe and Japan are the Najad yard's most important markets. The yard operates in the vicinity of all markets and runs own sales offices in many countries. Large premises, more boats In August 1991 the Najad yard moved into entirely new production premises of 5,500 sq, m. In this new building we can produce up to 18 boats simultaneously for our Swedish and international customers. The yard is purpose-built for sailing boat production. We build approximately 80 boats per annum. With 115 employees, the Najad yard is one of the largest boat-builders in Sweden. All boats are built according to specifications from Germanischer Lloyd and classed as per CE regulations for boat category A-Ocean. Experience meets new thinking After building and delivering more than 1500 boats we have developed unique craftsmanship skills and technical understanding of boat-building and the demands of the seagoing life. Resources which reveal themselves in the shape of today's fast, safe designs. The Najad 490, first launched in 1998, is an example in kind. A result of our partnership with Judel/Vrolijk & Co - one of the world's leading boat designers. Najad 490 is an upper strata ocean going cruising yacht which will withstand inspection from the most demanding sailors. And we will soon be launching our new Najad 373, the second result of our co-operation with Judel/Vrolijk & Co. Quality is an investment Although we employ the series production methods of modern times and include ready-made components in our boats, we are constantly striving to retain the traditions of hand craftsmanship. Each new Najad launched is a result of personal involvement and professional skill. A Najad is always well built, always timeless and gives you first class sailing performance. The well proven construction materials and the superb component and joinery work ensure the long levity of our yachts and make them into sound investments.