Najad 340 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

The Najad 340, introduced in the mid-1980s as a successor to the legendary Najad 34, represents a pivotal era in Swedish boatbuilding where the focus shifted toward increased interior volume and improved sailing performance without sacrificing the "bulletproof" reputation of the Orust yards. Produced between 1986 and 1994, the 340 was designed by the in-house team at Najad in collaboration with Thorwald Karlsson. According to the Najad Yachts Archive, the model features a length overall of 10.20 meters and a displacement of 6.2 tons, making it a substantial vessel for its length. It was built during a period when Najad refined its hull shapes, moving away from the heavy long-keel configurations of the 1970s toward a more modern fin keel and skeg-hung rudder arrangement that offered better maneuverability in tight marinas and improved speed on all points of sail.