Najad 371 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

37.73' · 11.5 m

Disp.

19,841 lbs · 9,000 kg

First year

1983

The Najad 371 represents a pivotal chapter in the history of the Orustbased shipyard, marking a transition from the traditional longkeeled designs of Olle Enderlein to a more contemporary cruising philosophy. Produced between 1983 and 1985, the 371 was designed by Peter Norlin, a naval architect known for his ability to blend performance with Scandinavian elegance. Built to the rigorous standards of the Najad Heritage tradition, the 371 was conceived as a robust, midsized bluewater passage maker. Unlike its predecessor, the Najad 37, the 371 features an elongated cruising fin keel and a skeghung rudder, a combination that improved maneuverability and lightair performance while maintaining the directional stability required for ocean crossings.