Najad 391 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

39.7' · 12.1 m

Displ.

22,046 lbs · 10,000 kg

First year

1995

The Najad 391 represents a pivotal chapter in the evolution of the Orust boatbuilding tradition, marking a transition from the heavydisplacement, traditional lines of the 1980s to the more refined, performanceoriented cruising of the late 1990s. Launched in 1995 as the successor to the highly successful Najad 390, the 391 was designed by Erik Segerlind. While it retained the quintessential centercockpit silhouette and robust Swedish construction, it introduced a more modern underwater profile and increased sail area to address the lightwind lethargy sometimes associated with earlier Scandinavian designs. According to the Najad Yachts official archive, the model enjoyed a long production run until 2003, during which time it became a benchmark for the 40foot bluewater category, prized for its ability to provide a safe haven in a gale while maintaining a respectable pace on a reach.