Najad 390 vs Najad 360
Side-by-side specs generated from published model data. For curated analysis, see our pre-built comparisons or book advisory.
Comparison table
| Category | Najad 390 | Najad 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 11.75 m | 10.75 m |
| Beam | 3.5 m | 3.42 m |
| Production years | 1984–1995 | 1985–1994 |
| Overview | On Swedish Blocket and on international YachtWorld, two listings can share the same model name. One matches Thorwald Karlsson’s Najadvarvet boat: built 1984–1995, LOA about 11.75 m. | The Najad 360 is one of Northern Europe's most respected classic Orust cruisers. Designed by Thorwald Karlsson for Najadvarvet and built from 1985 to 1994 at Henån — a compact Swedish centre-cockpit cruiser bridging early Najad 343 buyers and the later Najad 360/37 line. |
| Typical issues | Q: Which years and which designer should you check first on a Najad 390? A: Production 1984–1995 at Najadvarvet, designer Thorwald Karlsson. Reject ads or catalogues that give 1997–2005 or Olle Enderlein for this model; that is the wrong era and the wrong designer. Q: Which dimensions should match the yard-era record? A: LOA about 11.75 m and beam about 3.50 m with displacement about 9.5 t. | Q: What standing rigging fatigue issues appear on Najad 360? A: Unknown rigging age is common on classic Najads; budget 30,000–55,000 kr if invoices are missing. Q: What chainplate leak issues appear on Najad 360? A: Chainplate bedding failures often show as ceiling stains — moisture mapping before purchase; rebedding runs 6,000–18,000 kr per zone. |