Used Najad 490 Sailboats for Sale

The Najad 490 represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the renowned Swedish shipyard, Najadvarvet. Launched in the late 1990s, it signaled a departure from the traditional, heavy-displacement cruisers of the past toward a more contemporary, performance-oriented design philosophy. While maintaining the "Orust quality" that defines Scandinavian yacht building, the Najad 490 was the result of a collaboration with the world-class design firm Judel/Vrolijk & Co, who brought a more modern hull form and refined sail plan to the brand. This 15-meter center-cockpit cruiser was built to handle the rigors of circumnavigation while providing a level of luxury and safety that became the benchmark for the blue-water cruising community of its era.