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Rig & Sails

Rig

Seldén rig
Keel stepped mast with fractional 19/20 rig and three pairs of spreaders
 Mast and boom in silver anodized aluminium profile
Standing rigging of stainless steel wire
Hydraulic backstay adjuster (optional control panel can be mounted in cockpit and can also include hydraulic boom vang)
Chain plates of stainless steel, bolted to transverse bulkheads (that are laminated on both sides to the hull)
Headsail Furlex, through deck system, with reefing line on port side, led through blocks on stanchions, to line jammer at aft part of the toe rail and via a block to the cockpit, for easy handling
Internal main and jib halyards of stainless steel wire, spliced to halyard line and led to cockpit
Boom lines include topping lift, internal outhaul and two reefing lines. Reef lines are manoeuvred by a reef line winch mounted on the mast. Boom vang with gas damper and purchase line system
All lines from the mast and boom are led under deck to the cockpit halyard winches and line clutches
Mast equipment includes deck light (on front of the mast), steaming light, tri-color and anchor lights, aluminium rigging screw protection, windex and flag halyards

Sails

UK sails
Najad ‘original’ sails are high quality, laminated, tri-radial cut, made of Pentex cloth
The fully battened mainsail is fitted with Seldén MDS sliding car system, sail number, battens, two reef points, telltales, red sail cover and sail bag
The Working Jib is delivered with telltales and sail bag

Deck

Winches

Andersen winches, full stainless, self-tailing
2 x Genoa winches 68 ST FS
2 x Main sail winches 46 ST FS
2 x Halyard winches 46 ST FS
3 x Lockable winch handles
1 x Winch handle pocket installed on the mast or in cockpit
All winches are easy to reach from the helmsman’s position

Sailing Gear

Ronstan sailing gear and Spinlock clutches
1x Main sheet track system, mounted aft of the cockpit, including ball bearing car and adjustable sheeting point, all manoeuvred from cockpit. Sheet and trim lines run through 4 x Spinlock line clutches
1 x Genoa sheet track system with ball bearing cars, manoeuvred by trim lines, led to 2 x line clutches located just outside the cockpit for easy access

Mooring Equipment

4 x Mooring cleats, stainless steel, through bolted
4 x Spring cleats, stainless steel, through bolted
6 x 15 m mooring lines
6 x fenders

Anchor System

Lofrans windlass and Delta anchor
Lofrans Electric windlass (1500W), located under the deck, with removable hand control. In the drained anchor locker a large shelf is installed on top of the anchor chain to provide stowage.
32 kg galvanized Delta anchor
60 m, 10 mm chain and anchor swivel between anchor and chain
The bow fitting is designed with “NAJAD” logo, twin bow rollers and fitting for optional gennaker

Skylights, Portlights & Windows

4 x Skylights, Flush mounted
6 x Portlights in coach roof, open able in forward heads and forward cabin
6 x Portlights in the hull
1 x Portlights in cockpit/galley, open able
6 x Deck ventilators, low type
1 x Fixed Windscreen made of Hammer glass, mounted in an aluminium frame with 2 x integrated stainless steel grab rails, facing the deck

Teak

Solid teak on deck, coach roof, swim platform and in cockpit area
Teak deck of 12 mm thickness glued and screwed
Teak capping fitted with stainless steel rail on the outside for best possible protection

Deck Stowage

There are two large stowage lockers on the aft deck including water proof hatches
A sail locker is located on forward deck including water proof hatch
A very large stowage area is located at the transom, with two doors, including a separate drained box for gas bottles

Deck Equipment

1 x Pulpit 
1 x Pushpit with two integrated teak seats 
1 x Lifelines including gateways on both sides. Stanchions are mounted in through bolted solid fittings on the capping below the toe rail 
1 x Folding bathing and safety ladder fitted to the integral swimming platform for easy access in and out of the water 
Deck fillers for water, fuel and for evacuation of the holding tanks are easy accessible on deck 
4 x Internal deck drains to avoid smears to top sides 
1 x Navigation lights, Int. approved, mounted on pulpit and pushpit 
1 x Ensign staff (flag pole) 
1 x Boat hook, mounted on deck 

Cockpit

There is a spacious cockpit with a large chart table, equipped with hide covered grab rails, behind the windscreen. In this area there is also space for additional instrumentation and speakers
The solid sliding entrance hatch is made of unvarnished teak as well as the wash board which is conveniently stored inside the sliding hatch
Seats and upper cockpit coamings are covered with seamed solid teak
There is a large matt varnished cockpit table with drop-down leafs on each side to enable easy passageway during sailing. There is stowage inside the table and 4 x integrated stainless steel cup holders
There are plenty of stowage, for regular daily use in the cockpit, including a large locker to starboard, flush pockets recessed into the coamings on both sides and 2x dedicated lockers for halyards and sailing lines just outside the cockpit
Stylish steering pedestal made of a stainless steel foot and a glass fibre head, with space for engine control and additional instruments. 1 x Grab rail mounted on pedestal and 1 x Compass, illuminated
The stainless steel steering wheel and parts of the spokes are covered with elk leather. The wheel can be locked by an adjustable friction brake
The sprayhood provides a completely protected area at the forward end of the cockpit and with the optional extension, which folds into a dedicated recess behind the cockpit, the entire cockpit can be covered. The sprayhood has windows in the front section and is fixed to a stainless steel frame. In order to make a splash proof joint the sprayhood is fitted in a groove, on the top edge of the windscreen frame
For safety reasons a manual bilge pump is fitted and can be operated from the cockpit with all hatches closed. Cockpit self-bailers and drains from the seats are installed

Interior

General

The interior is made of a first class quality and hand crafted out of selected and unstained African mahogany and Brazilian Jatoba, all hand polished and varnished to a satin finish
The flooring is made of varnished Jatoba with Wenge inlays
There are inspection hatches for the bilge and transducers
The headlining is of cream white covered panels

Saloon

In the saloon there is plenty of space for the whole crew to be together for meals and room for enjoying a good social life on board
The companion way stair has been purposefully left unvarnished and in each curved step we have provided caulked strips for an even safer foot-hold. The stair is mounted on hinges with gas dampers for easy opening. There are leather covered stainless steel hand rails on each side of the stairway
The large folding table comes equipped with a locker for bottles located under the table
Leather covered grab rail on the starboard side of the ceiling
The mast box is covered with cream white material
There is an opening skylight in the saloon ceiling, portlights in the hull and coach roof
Ample overhead lights are provided with reading lights at each berth
Dimmers are fitted for the main ceiling light in the saloon, easy accessible from the entrance

Galley

The galley work top is made of an extremely durable laminate with stainless steel twin sinks and a chopping board, which fits over one of the sinks
A fully pressurized system for hot and cold fresh water includes a luxury single lever tap
The cooker is a Force 10, twin burner gimballed gas cooker with oven and grill. The gas pipes are fixed cupper pipes and a remote controlled shut-off valve between cooker and gas bottle is located in the galley area. A manual gas valve is fitted underneath the stove
A well-insulated refrigerator (115L) with separate deep freezer (65L), front in stainless steal and two separate air cooled compressors
There are large additional stowage areas for groceries and other food items
The cupboards are equipped with fiddles for plates, cups and glasses and there is a cupboard under the cooker for pans and cutlery
Drawers for cutlery
Waste basket drawer
Various lights are situated over the work areas

Navigation Area

The navigation area is situated on the starboard side and conveniently close to the companionway
There is a chart table with drawers and stowage for charts and an adjustable reading light. Space is available for individual instrumentation and modern navigation equipment
The fold down switchboard is equipped with circuit breakers and semi-automatic fuses and can be prepared for additional circuits. There is also 1x 230V and 1x 12V outlets located in this area

Aft Cabin with Separate Head

A passageway on the port leads to the aft cabin, which includes a wide double berth amidships and sufficient stowage for extended periods at sea
Seats on each side of the berth
Spot lights and reading lights positioned for comfortable reading
The bed base is un-varnished and ventilated with holes to minimise dampness
Two fixed portholes in the hull and two open able skylights for ventilation
Heads/shower is located to starboard with entrance from the aft cabin

Forward Cabin

In the forward cabin there is a full width double berth and a wardrobe on the starboard side with spacious cupboards underneath
There is a large stowage facility underneath the berth
An opening skylight can be used as an emergency exit or for ventilation purpose
A heads/shower is located directly to starboard within the area of the forward cabin

Heads & Shower

There are two heads with separate shower. Built with white laminated bulkheads including wash basin, bench surface and shower floor made of Corian material 
The toilets are manually operated 
Electrical drain pumps for the showers 
A mirror is provided in each head 
The hot and cold pressurized water system is operated by a single lever tap in the shower and at the wash basin 

Soft Furnishing

Saloon settee cushions: 130mm foam build of three layers of material, providing a comfortable seat, covered with specially selected fabrics
Berths: High class pocket spring mattresses 150 mm thickness, covered with neutral mattress fabric in the aft and forward cabin. Bunk berth with foam mattress covered with neutral mattress fabric
Curtains: Specially selected fabrics. Flameproof BS 5852

Ventilation

Opening skylights in 1 x salon, 2 x aft- and 1 x forward cabin
Opening portlights in heads, galley and forward cabin
Electrical fans in heads
Deck ventilators
Ventilation louvers in the companionway hatch
All wardrobes are ventilated
2x Eberspächer heaters can be run not only as a heaters but also for ventilation purpose

Hull, Deck, Keel & Rudder

Hull

Vacuum infused hull in sandwich construction including multi-axial E-glass maths, vinylester resin and divinycell core material. The surface layer is gelcoat
Below the water line the hull is treated with 2x layers of epoxy primer and antifouling paint. The inside of the hull is top coated
Hull color is white, with carmine red water lines and grey hull trim line
The hull is reinforced with longitudinal and transverse floor plate construction, which supports the keel fittings, mast, engine frame, tanks and cabin soles
There are additional longitudinal reinforcements in the hull, stringers, for maximum hull strength.
All main bulkheads and stringers are laminated on both sides to the hull
Reinforced single laminate (no core) is used in high stress/important areas such floor construction, engine bed and through hull fittings
The toe rail is protected with stainless steel capping

Deck

Vacuum infused deck and coach roof in sandwich construction including multi-axial maths, vinylester outer skin, divinycell core material and polyester inner skin
Deck color is white
Hull and deck are bolted and glued together

Keel

The cast iron keel with delta formed lead bulb is bolted on with acid resistant stainless steel bolts

Rudder and Steering System

The rudder is a balanced spade-rudder with self aligning bearings and an acid resistant solid stainless steel rudder post
The steering system is a rotating torque tubes system
Emergency steering is on the rudder post and operated by a tiller

Technical Systems

Engine

The NAJAD 505 is powered by the VOLVO PENTA D3-110, a compact five cylinder marine diesel producing 81 kW (110 hp), a propeller shaft and a 3-blade folding propeller. The engine is designed to work at low revs, putting the emphasis on low noise levels and minimum vibration. High torque across the entire rev range and low emissions are other important characteristics of this engine
A single lever engine control is mounted on the pedestal head
Volvo engine instrument with integrated LCD display for engine hours, cooling water temperature, charging current
The engine is suspended on four rubber mounts and an Aqua drive is installed for effective vibration damping
Wet exhaust pipe with swan neck and effective rubber silencer is used
The engine is located inside a very well sound-proof and insulated engine room with access from a door on port side and from the companionway stairs that lift up and are supported on gas springs. The engine components are easily accessible for servicing
Basic engine data:
Configuration In-line 5 cylinder with turbo and Intercooler
Crankshaft output 81 kW (110 hp) at 3000 r/min
Max. torque 340 Nm at 2000 r/min
Generator 12V/115 A for start battery and 24V/80 A for domestic batteries

Tanks

All tanks are made of acid resistant stainless steel and are fitted with inspection hatches and level gauges
The digital water and fuel tank meters are conveniently positioned on the switchboard at the navigation station. The tank monitors are programmed to the shape of each tank and display a digital reading in either litres/gallons or by percentages
The holding tanks have an indication lamp showing 75% capacity. These tanks can be evacuation ashore via a deck fitting or drained at sea (gravity fed). All hoses connected to the holding tanks are gas tight and mounted with twin hose clamps
The fuel tank delivers with a suction pipe, installed to the bottom of the tanks, to provide possibility to evacuate dirt and condensation. For this purpose a separate manual evacuation pump is provided. The reinforced hoses have twin clips in stainless steel
The fuel is filtered through an in line microbe filter and separate fuel pre filter before entering the engine fuel filter

Electrical System

Mastervolt
The domestic system voltage is 24V including 6x AGM batteries (12V/120Ah), connected in series two by two, providing a total capacity of (24V/360Ah)
1x Separate AGM engine start battery (12V/100Ah)
12V equipment runs from domestic battery system via a DC/DC transformer (24V/12V)
Electric power is supplied by a separate main engine alternator (24V/80A) or via a battery charger (50A) connected to shore power
Shore power system (230V/50Hz) includes an efficient isolating transformer (230V/4kW), 20 m shore cable and 5x 220V outlets inside the boat
There are two separate main switches for domestic and starting system.
Well dimensioned electrical cables, mostly run in conduits for extra safety
At the navigation station following equipment is located: A flush mounted main switch panel with circuit breakers, including fuses of semi-automatic circuit breaker type, code lock for 12V/24V domestic system, DC/AC monitoring system, control panel for the battery charger

Miscellanious Technical Equipment

1x Galvanic protection transformer
1x 2.2kg Zink anode
1x Grounding plate.
1x Electrical emergency bilge pump
1x Electrical automatic/manual bilge pump
2x Eberspächer heater with outlets in all cabins 5+4kW
1x Water heater 40L
3x Fire extinguishers (powder ABE)
1x Gas bottles P6
1x Half tank of diesel supplied at handover

Type Approval

CE certified category A (unlimited ocean voyages)
Yacht is built in compliance with GL 100 A5 (certificate per boat is optional)
Extra equipment may influence the standard specification 

Reservations

Whilst every effort is made to adhere to this specification exactly, there is always the possibility of details being changed for reasons such as model improvement and component supplies, to those in other publications. This can also be due to model year changes, printing errors, price adjustments or other reasons. 

In respect of the legal purchase terms, this is only a guideline to describe the product in as detailed way as possible in a printed media. Najadvarvet AB especially reserves the right to change the design and reduce or change the standard equipment, the choice of products and the technical solution of the product without notice.