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Najad 520

Najad Varvet AB · 1994–2001 · Sloop rig

Najad 520 profile drawing
LOA51.84'
Beam15.09'
Draft7.22'
Displ.22.0t
Rigsloop
HullFiberglass

Bluewater Evidence · Ocean Proven

76% confidence

John Neal's Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising lists the Najad 520, rated 5 of 5: 'Quality, attractive boats. Excellent sailing performance. Good tankage, storage and high level of craftsmanship.' Its capsize screen value is 1.71.

Overview

The Najad 520 is a Carl Beyer design built by Najad in Sweden from 1994 to 2001; a deck-saloon version followed in 1995.

Design and Construction

sailboatdata.com lists a fin keel with a skeg-hung rudder, 51.84 ft overall on a 44.45 ft waterline, 15.09 ft of beam and 7.22 ft of draft. Displacement is a heavy 44,092 lb with 14,991 lb of ballast, and the masthead sloop carries about 1,165 sq ft.

Buyers Notes

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

Passage records

Jessica of Selborne2009

Rolex Fastnet Race (2009)

Finished.

Source: Royal Ocean Racing Club: Rolex Fastnet Race 2009 results

Hugur2014

ARC+ Atlantic leg (2014)

Finished.

Source: World Cruising Club: ARC+ 2014 results

Christina2024

ARC+ Atlantic leg (2024)

Finished.

Source: World Cruising Club: ARC+ 2024 results

Jessica of Selborne2009

RORC Cowes-Dinard-St Malo Race (2009)

Finished.

Source: Royal Ocean Racing Club: Cowes-Dinard-St Malo 2009 results

  1. [1]SpecificationsNAJAD 520 - 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 520, rated 5 of 5.
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