Najad Yachts 440-1

The Najad Yachts 440-1 is a cutter-rigged sailboat built by Najad Yachts from 1986 to 1995, featuring a fin keel with a rudder on a skeg. It has an LOA of 13.3 meters, a beam of 4.0 meters, a draft of 2.2 meters, and a displacement of 14500 kg.7:04 Designed by Najad, the model is known for its robust construction and offshore capabilities. A custom 50-foot sailboat under construction by Johan and Malin, which draws design inspiration from the Najad 440-1, incorporates a narrow, easily driven hull with a 4:1 length-to-beam ratio for efficiency.4:01 This custom build includes four watertight bulkheads for safety, a deckhouse for high-latitude visibility, and a 2.2-meter draft for stability.9:21 Interior modifications on this custom build include a shortened salon sofa, a larger island kitchen, and a repositioned master cabin bed to optimize space.15:50