The Najad 343 from 1983 is a safe and solidly built Orust sailing yacht, renowned for its sea-kindly behaviour and practical, secure centre cockpit. This example has been well cared for and updated, including a new cockpit canopy and sprayhood from 2025.
The newer Yanmar 3JH5E engine from 2012, combined with upgraded navigation equipment and a fresh sail inventory featuring a new furling genoa from 2025, provides both reliability and ease of handling. Below deck, the yacht offers a warm and classic Najad interior with an L-shaped galley, spacious saloon and an aft cabin with double berth and ample storage. A diesel heater, hot water, electric refrigerator and multiple 230V outlets via shore power ensure good onboard comfort even during longer stays.
On deck, the yacht features refurbished teak, a bowsprit with anchor holder, mechanical windlass and a bathing platform with hot/cold shower. The boat is also delivered with a complete winter cover and frame, facilitating both storage and protection during the colder months.
A Najad 343 in fine condition for its age — an opportunity to acquire a quality Orust-built yacht ready for many new sailing memories.
EQUIPMENT LIST
Sails & Rigging
• Mainsail new in 2021 with horizontal battens
• Furling genoa new in 2025 (Elvström) with UV protection
• Reckmann forestay profile
• Jib from 2013
• Genoa from 2013
• Gennaker with sock and funnel
• 2 × Lewmar 48 ST self-tailing winches for foresails
• Hydraulic backstay tensioner
• Spinnaker pole on mast
Engine
• Type: Diesel
• Engine: New in 2012, Yanmar 3JH5E, approx. 800 hours
• Power: 39 hp
• Propeller: 3-blade folding propeller (Varioprop)
• Shaft drive
Navigation, Electronics & Technical
• Raymarine 9” plotter (new 2025) on pedestal with Northern Europe charts
• VDO 7 Wi GPS navigator under sprayhood, C-map charts
• Compass on pedestal
• Furuno VHF
• Raymarine ST6002 autopilot (2012)
• 2 × NASA wind instruments
• NASA echo sounder
• NASA log
• NASA GPS
• 160 Ah service battery bank
• Separate starter battery
Deck Equipment
• New full-height cockpit canopy from Kapell & Annat (2025)
• New sprayhood from Kapell & Annat (2025)
• Older canopy and sprayhood preserved for winter cover
• Full winter cover down to the waterline with frame
• Teak on cockpit seats and sole
• Renovated teak deck in good condition
• Bowsprit with anchor holder, new 2025
• Manual windlass with 30 m chain
• 2 stern anchors – one in stainless holder with line, one with chain and line
• 2 × 3 kg gas bottles in ventilated locker on aft deck
• 6 × Polyform US 5R fenders, burgundy red, new 2025
• Lifebuoy with line
• Flagpole with flag
• Mooring equipment and fenders
• Aft swim platform / ladder
• Stern shower
Comfort
• Shore power with circuit breakers and earth fault protection
• New shore power inlet on cockpit coaming
• Shore power cables
• 230V outlets (4 pcs)
• ENO 2-burner gas stove
• Gas oven
• Electric refrigerator
• Hot water heater, 20 L with mixing valve
• Diesel heater with outlets in saloon, forward cabin, aft cabin, and toilet
• Pressurized hot and cold water in galley, toilet, and on swim platform
• 1 manual toilet with 50 L holding tank
• Shower and drainage in toilet, hot and cold water
• Shower on swim platform, hot and cold water
• Freshwater tank 200 L
• Burgundy cockpit cushions
• Folding teak cockpit table
• Radio with CD player and speakers
• Fire extinguisher
• Gas alarm
All information is believed to be correct but cannot be guaranteed.