Boot Düsseldorf 2018: Premiere VII: The Najad 395 AC draws on the full potential

Shipyard boss Jörgen Ottosson calls the concept behind the Najad 395 a mini superyacht, although the term mini is actually out of place, as the boat not only looks significantly larger from the outside than the hull length of just under twelve metres would suggest. This is partly due to the comparatively high freeboard, but also to the width of four metres, which barely decreases towards the stern. This creates an enormous amount of space on and below deck, making the Najad look more like a 46-footer.

Even more impressive than the sheer volume, which can be filled with every conceivable piece of equipment from generators to air conditioning units, washing machines, dishwashers, watermakers and induction hobs, is the visible and tangible build quality. It is rare to see finer grain patterns or more flawless paintwork. According to Ottosson, more than 4600 hours of work went into the boat. In combination with fine leather-covered panels, the result is a very luxurious appearance.

Materials are not spared during construction either. The hull and deck are built using a vacuum infusion process with vinyl ester resin and a core of Divinycell foam. As an additional backbone, the hull is given a very large structure, also made of GRP, which also serves as a foundation for the tanks, bulkheads, mast base and engine. This stiffening frame alone weighs around 900 kilograms. It is therefore hardly surprising that the displacement of the 39 adds up to a good 14 tonnes. A figure that Ottosson is not worried about: The Najad should be a solid long-distance yacht and sail confidently even in winds of 40 knots and more in the North Atlantic.

After all, the polar diagram calculated by Farr Yacht Design promises acceptable speeds even in 10 knots of wind. At a wind angle of 40 degrees, the forecast is 5.7 knots, and 7.5 knots are expected to be achieved on the beam.

In addition to the AC version on display with aft cockpit, double steering wheels and three compartments, the boat is also available as a centre cockpit yacht, in which case there is a single steering column and an even more comfortable owner's compartment. Prices for both versions start at around 364,000 euros.