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Najad 420

Najad Varvet AB · 1991–1996 · Sloop rig

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LOA42.65'
Beam12.53'
Draft6.23'
Displ.14.3t
Rigsloop
HullFiberglass

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John Neal's Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising lists the Najad 420, rated 5 of 5: 'Quality, attractive boats. Excellent sailing performance. Good tankage, storage and high level of craftsmanship.' Its capsize screen value is 1.64.

Overview

The Najad 420 is a Najad design from Najad in Sweden, built from 1991 to 1996.

Design and Construction

sailboatdata.com lists a fin keel with a skeg-hung rudder, 42.65 ft overall on a 34.19 ft waterline, 12.53 ft of beam and 6.23 ft of draft. Displacement is 28,660 lb with 10,580 lb of ballast, and the masthead sloop carries about 936 sq ft.

Buyers Notes

John Neal rates Najads 5 of 5 for quality, sailing performance, tankage, storage and craftsmanship.

Passage records

Aphrodite2008

ARC (2008)

Finished.

Source: World Cruising Club: ARC 2008 results

  1. [1]SpecificationsNAJAD 420 - SailboatData.com- Dimensions, displacement, ballast, sail area, keel, rig, designer and builder.
  2. [2]EditorialJohn Neal - Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising (Mahina)- Lists the Najad 420, rated 5 of 5.
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