This particular example has been used for sailing and extended stays in the Mediterranean for a long time and offers an unusually well-thought-out level of equipment for self-sufficient boating, safety, and comfortable living on board. The combination of Najad’s renowned build quality, extensive upgrades, and long-term careful ownership makes this a very attractive example.
The boat was delivered new for long-distance sailing and early on undertook a longer journey to the West Indies before later being sailed via Europe’s canals to the Mediterranean, where she has had her home port for many years on Leros in the Greek archipelago. Today, the boat is located at the well-known Artemis Boatyard – a favored yard among many long-distance sailors and an excellent starting point for continued cruising in the eastern Mediterranean. The area around Leros, Patmos, Lipsi, and Kalymnos offers sheltered natural harbors, short day passages, and very varied sailing in a classic Greek setting.
The current Swedish owner acquired the boat in 2010 as the second owner and has since continued to develop and maintain the boat with a focus on functionality, operational reliability, and long-term sustainability. The boat was stored indoors until 2012 and has since been stored at the yard under a custom-made winter cover during the off-season in the Mediterranean. The overall impression is of a very well-cared-for boat that has been continuously updated and adapted for an active cruising life.
The Najad 361 is a model appreciated for its safe sea-keeping qualities, well-balanced hull, and high-quality feel in both construction and woodworking. This particular example is also equipped with a wing keel, providing a draft of only 1.59 meters while maintaining high keel weight – a favored solution for sailing in the Mediterranean and shallower natural harbors.
Onboard, one is greeted by a warm and cozy interior in classic Najad mahogany, where the saloon offers generous social spaces, a well-sized galley, and excellent comfort for longer stays onboard. The center cockpit layout provides a protected and secure cockpit, while the wide side decks and well-thought-out deck layout make the boat easy and safe to move around on, even during longer passages.
The boat is well-suited for long-distance sailing and self-sufficient boating life, with features such as solar panels, wind generator, inverter, extra engine generator, and preparation for a watermaker.
The navigation equipment is comprehensive, featuring a Raymarine Axiom plotter, autopilot, AIS, radar, Navtex, and shortwave radio with insulated backstay – equipment that clearly reflects the boat’s long-distance profile and previous ocean sailing.
The sail wardrobe includes a furling genoa, new mainsail from 2025, gennaker, storm jib, and cutter jib on an inner movable forestay. Together with Dyneema in the running rigging, lazy bag, Rodkick, and Andersen winches, a safe and well-functioning sail handling is offered for both leisure sailing and longer passages.
Externally, the boat also gives a very fine and well-maintained impression. The classic Najad hull with its characteristic lines, the protected center cockpit, and the well-kept teak decks give the boat a timeless and very appealing profile. Onboard, there is also a stainless steel and teak bowsprit, electric windlass, bimini, and targa arch for solar panels and wind generator – solutions that work very well for the Mediterranean life the boat is currently adapted for.
Overall, this is a very well-thought-out and well-equipped Najad 361 with a clear long-distance profile and documented careful ownership. For those seeking a classic quality boat ready for continued cruising in Greece and the eastern Mediterranean, this example offers a very attractive overall package.
EQUIPMENT LIST
ENGINE & PROPULSION
* Volvo Penta MD22P-B, 48 hp * Fixed bronze propeller with line cutter * Flexi coupling (vibration damping) * Bow thruster Sleipner SE80-T, 4 kW (2011) * Extra generator on engine * Service documentation from 2010 * Shaft seal replaced 2012 * Drive belt replaced 2016 * Water pump replaced 2009 (bearings/seals 2014) * Generator replaced 2007
NAVIGATION & INSTRUMENTS
* Raymarine Axiom 9 plotter (Navionics East XL, 2018) * Autopilot ST7001 with remote controls * ST50 log, plumb, wind, nav data (Raymarine) * VHF Furuno with AIS receiver (2012) * Handheld VHF Cobra (2011) * Radar (Raymarine, scanner not installed) * Radar reflector on mast * Navtex ICS NAV4 * Shortwave radio with insulated sternstay * GPS antenna Raymarine (2012) * Combination antenna (VHF/TV/GSM/FM/Navtex) * WiFi antenna with amplifier (Ubiquity bullet) * Antenna amplifier SGC SG-230
INTERIOR & COMFORT
Layout & Interior * Classic center cockpit layout * Generous salon with two longitudinal sofas * Large central salon table * Navigation area with separate nav table on starboard side * L-shaped galley at descent * Forepeak with V-berth/double berth * Spacious aft cabin with double berth * Separate toilet area with shower facility * Solid Najad interior in varnished mahogany * Teak flooring throughout the boat * Good stowage space throughout the boat * Extra custom-built storage spaces * Extra storage under the aft berths * Extra opening vents * Mosquito nets and screens in cabins
Comfort & Equipment * Light blue cushions (2008) * Carpets (2008) * Isotherm 110 L refrigerator * Stove with oven and 3 flames (2005) * Eberspächer Airtronic D4 diesel heater (2007) * LED lighting (2013)
Water & Sanitation * Hot water heater 20 L * Electric toilet * Water fittings replaced (2013) * Hand pump for salt water * Foot pump for fresh water
MAINTENANCE
* Sony stereo/CD/Bluetooth (2022) * Speakers flush-mounted in the salon and cockpit * TV 19” with DVD
TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT
* 3 x 90Ah consumer batteries Varta Pro 2018 * Starter battery 75Ah Varta Pro 2024 * Battery in forepeak (bow thruster/windlass 90 Ah Varta 2026 * Battery monitor * Victron battery charger * Solar panels Exergon 2 x 50W (2011) * Wind generator Rutland 914 (2022) * Regulators (solar & wind Martec) * Inverter 12–220V, 300W * Extra generator (50A) – Connected to the engine as well as generator 1 * LPG installation with solenoid valve * 2 LPG bottles * Prepared for Watermaker
DECK EQUIPMENT
* Electric anchor windlass Lewmar (80m chain) * Anchor: Delta 15kg + Bruce 20kg * Stern anchor Bruce rf 10kg * Shower on bathing platform * Teak deck (ruff roof) * Pushpit seats in teak * Sprayhood (2020) * Sprayhood extension (cockpit, 2006) * Bimini + sunshade Good condition (2020). * Cockpit tables (several) * Grab rails * Windscreen with teak details * Dashboard (painted) * Extra pole rf for wind generator (not mounted) * Mooring lines and leaded anchor line 30 m * Fender equipment * Bow thruster in stainless steel/teak (2012) * Mast lighting (foredeck lighting + top lanterns LED) * The teak deck received an extensive renovation in 2009. In 2014, new teak was made on the anchor box hatch and in 2023 new teak on the stern steps. The teak decks are in very good condition, but regular maintenance is required. * Targa bow (for solar cells) * Foresail roof hatch replaced in 2018
SAIL & RIGGING
* Furling genoa (2018) – Boding Dacron crosscut with sunshade, Seldèn furling * Mainsail (2025) – Boding Dacron crosscut with 2 full battens, 2 50%, 2 reefs * Gennaker (1996) – Syversen 83m2 ? Full radial with stock * Storm jib (1996) – Syversen Dacron 12m2 (on inner movable forestay) * Cutter jib (1996) – Syversen Dacron 34m2 (on inner movable forestay) * Lazybag/stackpack – Lundh (2012) * Genoa cover – Boding (2017) * Dyneema running rig (2011) * Inner forestay (removable) * Spinnaker boom telescopic * Seldén Rodkick (new spring 2019) * Mast step * Check stay * Andersen winches (selftailing) 2x52, 2x28 and on mast 2x28
SAFETY
* Life raft (6 people) - Autoflug repacked 2011 (service required) * Jackstays * Life buoy (horseshoe) * Throw line * Fire blanket * 3 fire extinguishers (Expired date - needs to be replaced) * 4 automatic life jackets * Position/theft alarm (RedKnows) * Burglar alarm * Radar reflector * 3-color lantern LED + anchor light * Deck lighting mast * Bilge pump (manual & automatic)
OTHER
* Inflatable boat (Neptune 270 cm, 2020) * Outboard Hidea 5 hp, tiller extension * Charcoal grill with pushpit assembly (Magma) * Complete kitchen equipment * Teak binocular holder * Barometer * Flag system * Tools (oil pump etc.) * Extra diesel cans (10L x3) * Shore power + cables/adapters * Remote controls (autopilot, stereo etc.) * Mosquito net * Cushions, pillows & fleece blankets * Winch handle * Swimming ladder * Canopy for the entire boat * Various spare parts & equipment
