Najad 490 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

16.08' · 4.9 m

Disp.

617 lbs · 280 kg

First year

1968

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, heavydisplacement cruisers of the past toward a more contemporary, performanceoriented design philosophy. While maintaining the "Orust quality" that defines Scandinavian yacht building, the Najad 490 was the result of a collaboration with the worldclass design firm Judel/Vrolijk & Co, who brought a more modern hull form and refined sail plan to the brand. This 15meter centercockpit cruiser was built to handle the rigors of circumnavigation while providing a level of luxury and safety that became the benchmark for the bluewater cruising community of its era.