Najad 440-2 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used market for a Najad 440-2 means looking at a Judel/Vrolijk-designed center-cockpit cruiser built from 2005 to 2015, with an aft-cockpit sister version also offered. The boat's 44-foot-3-inch hull and 27,720-pound displacement sit on a 6-foot-9-inch draft, and most examples you encounter will be ex-charter or privately owned three-cabin layouts, both of which turn up on the brokerage market.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin arrangements are the more common find, though both layout types are available, and ex-charter examples are common. Below deck, the center-cockpit model gives a V-berth forward and a centerline double aft behind the engine, with two large double cabins each having an ensuite head and separate shower. The galley is port side at the companionway foot, the nav station opposite to starboard, and the saloon stays bright with many ports and a large hatch. The cabin sole is all one level with no thresholds, which makes life easy on passage.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Used 440-2s commonly carry a strong offshore inventory. Safety and navigation gear typically includes a life raft, EPIRB, AIS, radar, and chartplotter, while a bow thruster and electric winches are commonly fitted for handling ease. Power and energy systems frequently show an inverter and heating, with a furling main and often a spinnaker or gennaker for sail plan flexibility. Comfort items such as teak decks, a swim platform, hot water, cockpit shower, and even a washing machine appear on many boats. A fixed windscreen to which the dodger attaches and a retractable bow thruster in its own forepeak locker were standard, so check those are intact.
What to Inspect
The period review describes a substantial ring-frame supporting the mast partners and shroud bases, so confirm that structure shows no cracking or movement at the chainplates anchor. The jib-furling line is kept clear by a pair of hooks by the lifeline gate; verify those fittings and the furling lead are sound. With teak decks commonly fitted, examine the caulking and any soft spots, and check the retractable bow thruster locker for water ingress.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical markets for these boats are Italy and the Netherlands. For a buyer, the checklist is straightforward: confirm the center-cockpit or aft-cockpit layout matches your plans, verify the level sole and ensuite cabins are unmodified, inspect the ring-frame and chainplate area, and confirm the common fitted gear — bow thruster, electric winches, furling main, and navigation electronics — is present and serviced.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Najad 440-2. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 8 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25 | 1 | $451,796 | — |
| Sep 25 | 1 | $451,796 | 0.0% |
| Nov 25 | 1 | $451,216 | -0.1% |
| Jan 26 | 2 | $451,506 | +0.1% |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $417,042 | -7.6% |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $411,250 | -1.4% |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $410,119 | -0.3% |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $455,045 | +11.0% |
Where they're listed
Najad 440-2 listings appear across 2 countries. Italy has the most listings with 4 (57.1%), followed by Netherlands.
Country view
7 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | $434,419 | 4 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Netherlands | $451,216 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% |
Comparable models
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Morgan 440 | 45.92' | $ 179,000 | 39 | 3 |
| Najad 390 | 38.55' | $ 137,856 | 38 | 0 |
| Island Packet 440 | 45.75' | $ 337,000 | 29 | 5 |
| Najad 380 | 37.89' | $ 254,859 | 25 | 6 |
| Knysna Yacht Company 440 | 44.13' | $ 325,000 | 24 | 13 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 44 | 47.41' | $ 988,973 | 21 | 3 |
| Najad 440-1 | 43.63' | $ 414,146 | 16 | 2 |
| Najad 460 | 45.77' | $ 331,850 | 10 | 3 |
| Najad 440-2You are here | — | $ 451,216 | 8 | 2 |