Najad 391

UK VAT PAID

BLUE WATER READY

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Presented in outstanding condition and comprehensively upgraded, 'Arietta' is an exceptional example of the renowned Najad 391 - a proven bluewater cruiser with classic Swedish craftsmanship and a formidable pedigree. Launched in 1997 and hull number 23 of the series, she was specified from new for a circumnavigation, which she completed admirably between 1998 - 2000.



The current owner having acquired her in 2019 from the original custodians, have undertaken an extensive and thoughtful programme of refit and modernisation over a three-year period, ensuring she remains ready for serious passage-making without compromising the comfort and elegance that Najads are famed for.



Her most recent offshore adventure saw her participate in the 2024 ARC to St Lucia, placing an impressive 5th in class - a testament to her capability and preparation.



She features the desirable two-head layout with a spacious bow shower compartment.



Her sails are in excellent order, with a full wardrobe of Kemp sails from 2022 and 2024, including a Vektron furling main and genoa, heavy weather jib, and a virtually new cruising chute. Spare sails include Quantum and Sanders options, all in serviceable condition.



Rigging was replaced in 2019, with further mast overhaul and inspection completed by Sopromar in 2024. Full-height mast steps are fitted for convenience aloft.



Electronics and comms have been fully modernised: A full Raymarine suite (2021+) includes Axiom Pro plotter, i70s instrumentation, AIS700, and Evolution autopilot. Comms are equally robust, featuring Ray90 VHF, handhelds, SSB (currently uninstalled), and a Skylink Iridium Certus satellite system (2023) offering global email and WiFi capability.



Power systems are similarly upgraded. This Najad 391 boasts a Fischer Panda generator (rebuilt 2022), Victron inverter and solar suite (2024), new AGM house batteries (2024), and galvanic isolator. Every aspect of her electrical setup has been considered for extended independent cruising.



The propulsion package is centred around a reliable Yanmar 4JH2TE (4900hrs), mated to a 2022 Bruntons Autoprop with new propshaft and bearings (2023). A Vetus 75 bow thruster with dedicated battery aids in tight marina manoeuvring.



Below decks, she's warm and welcoming with re-upholstered seating (2015), superb joinery, and an immaculate holly cabin sole - protected by carpet since new. Heating is via an Eberspächer L5, fully serviced.



The galley is well-appointed for liveaboard life: Force 10 cooker, fridge, freezer, twin sinks, and ample storage. Watermaker (Seafresh, 70L/hr) and large stainless tanks ensure autonomy. Hot water from engine or immersion heater.



Deck equipment includes a recent sprayhood and cockpit tent (2023), Lofrans windlass, 70m of new chain, Rocna anchor, and a comprehensive fender and warp suite. Safety is well covered with a 4-man raft (2022), MOB gear, and more.



Simply put, Arietta is a serious cruising yacht that's turn-key ready for her next chapter - whether coastal cruising or bluewater ambition. Early viewing highly recommended.



Owner's comments:



Arietta is hull number 23, Launched 1997, we are her second owner purchasing her from the original owners in 2019. She is UK VAT paid.



Arietta was specified to sail around the world which the original owners did 1998 through to 2000, she then spent most of the following years cruising the med and moored in Spanish marinas. She was delivered back to the UK mid 2019 due to the previous owners poor health.



She had been very well cared for cosmetically, but required updating when we purchased her in 2019. I spent three years upgrading and updating to get her back into tip top condition before embarking on the 2023 Portugal Arc, she spent a season in Portimao, we then sailed her to Gran Canaria before heading to St Lucia, November 2024, She did very well coming 5th in class.



The boat is currently on a ship being transported back to the UK, and will be ready for inspection in early June.

Additional Information

Sails



Kemp sails (new in 2022 serviced by Kemp 2023)

130% Genoa (VEKTRON)

Furling Main (VEKTRON)

Heavy weather working Jib (CRUISE PLUS)



Kemp Sails (new in 2024)

Cruising Chute (Contender Maxilite 1.75oz/75gsm) including sheet set and 3x Selden Blocks)



Quantum sails (spares thought to be 2014) but still serviceable)

130% Genoa

Furling Main



Sanders Sails (Age unknown but unused)

Storm Jib





Rig



Running rigging replaced by Berthon 2019

Standing Rigging replaced by Berthon 2019.

Mast removed, inspected serviced and overhauled by Sopromar (Lagos) 2024

Spinnaker Pole

Inner forestay

Steps fitted full height of mast

Windex replaced 2024

Tricolour replaced 2024



Communications



Raymarine RAY90 with handsets and speakers at Nav Station and Cockpit (2022)

Icom BC162 handheld VHF

Raymarine AIS700 (2024)

Skylink Certus Iridium Satphone with email and WiFi (2023)

ICOM SSB Radio (removed but complete if someone wanted to refit)



Navigation



Raymarine Axiom Pro mounted in cockpit (2021)

Raymarine i70s mounted at Nav station (2021)

Raymarine p70s mounted at Nav Station (2021)

Raymarine P70 mounted at helm (2016)

Raymarine i50 Depth and transducer (2021)

Raymarine i50 Wind and anemometer (2021)

Raymarine i50 Speed display and log (2021)

Raymarine Sea Talk 2000 spine(2021)

Raymarine Evolution ACU200 Autopilot (2011)

Raymarine HD Digital Radome (2011)

Spare new HD gearset for Autopilot

Spare new Rudder reference transducer for autopilot

Autohelm liner drive type 2S



Batteries and Power



Fischer Panda 4.5KW 3 phase Generator rebuilt 2022 (60 hours since rebuild)

House battery bank 3x Vetus AGM 140a/hr (2024)

Starter battery Exide 60 a/hr (2025)

Full throttle Bow thruster high output gel battery (2023)

Xantrex 60 amp charger (2021)

Xantrex Echo charger for bow thruster battery (2022)

1200w Victron Inverter (2024)

3x 200w semi flexible solar panels mounted in removable knock down frame on Bimini (2024)

3x Victon MPPT75/15 controllers (2024)

Victron BMV712 smart monitor

Victron Galvanic Isolator (2023)

Spare 60 amp Alternator (used serviced)

240V mains outlets in all cabins powered by generator or shore power

12V outlets in all cabins, main head and cockpit



Propulsion



Yanmar 4JH2TE 63hp (4900 hours)

Vetus 75 bow thruster

Bruntons Autoprop (2022)

Propshaft, Sterntube, Cutlass housing and bearing replaced (2023)

Mercury Marine 3.3 hp 2 stroke outboard

Spare new Yanmar water pump

Spare used Mercury 3.3hp 2 stroke outboard (works but missing fuel cap)



Canvas



Sprayhood (2023)

Cockpit tent (2023)

Bimini

Spare used sprayhood and tent (in reasonable condition and serviceable)



Anchor/mooring/dinghy



L ofrans windless

70m galvanised anchor chain (2023)

Rocna 25kg anchor

Danforth anchor and S/S chain

Various dinghy anchors and chain

Selection of misc lengths and size warps and lines, snubbers and coil springs etc

Boat hook

Automatic ball hoop feeder

Waveco Dinghy 2022

13 fenders (various)

Large ball fender



Safety



1x ACR Epirb (2023)

4x Seago 3 point safety lines (2023)

Jack stays in cockpit and on deck

Seago 4 man liferaft on pushpit frame (2022)

+24 hour pack in grab bag (2022)

Waveline throw line (2023)

Lalizas MOB rescue system (2022)

Ocean Safety JonBouy (2023)

MOB ring (2020)

Aqua signal searchlight (2023)

USB charger outlets at instrument display in cockpit and on Binnacle for helm equipment



Tanks and watermaker



1x Seafresh watermaker 70 lts/hr (powered by generator)

2 x underfloor stainless steel tanks providing 220lts water storage

1x underseat stainless steel watermaker tank providing 80 lts water storage (independent from main tank but feeds main tank if desired)

1x underseat portside fuel tank 250 lts

1x underseat starboard fuel tank 250 lts

1x undersink diverter valve for fuel tanks

Galley footpump

30 litre hot water tank with immersion heater

Blackwater holding tank

Jabsco toilet pump replaced 2025

Manual Bilge pump replaced 2024

Bathing platform H&C freshwater shower

High pressure seawater washdown pump and outlets in anchor locker, cockpit & galley sink

Basin, shower and WC in forward head

Basin and WC in saloon head



Galley



Force 10 3 burner oven

Large undercounter fridge

Large undercounter Freezer

Twin bowl S/S sink

Plates, cutlery bowls, etc

1200w mains outlet on chart table for 220v equipment

Mains outlets also at galley, powered by generator or land connection



Deck & Hull



Teak deck meticulously maintained using Semco, very good condition for age

Hull Coppercoated by Berthon in 2019, maintained every year sice during lift out

Rudder dropped 2024, bearings checked cleaned and serviced.

Pullpit mounted folding aluminum gang platform (for Med mooring) currently removed

All portlights removed, resealed and reset in Butyl (2023)



Interior



Re-upholstered throughout in oatmeal fabric 2015,(exceptional condition)

Holly floor boards also in exceptional condition (covered by carpet since new)

All joinery in superb condition throughout

All varnishwork in cockpit professionally refinished 2018 using two pack varnish

Eberspatcher L5 Heater serviced 2023 and most ducts replaced

Maintenance



Main Engine:



May 2023 (4610)

Coolant replaced system flushed

Gearbox oil flushed and changed

Main Engine fuel filter replaced



November 2024 (4739 hrs)

Seawater impeller replaced September 2024, checked March 2025 (4680 hrs)



December 2024 (4805 hrs)

Fuel pre-filters replaced September 2024

Alternator belt replaced March 2025

Oil and filter changed March 2025



Generator rebuild: 150 hours since rebuild



January 2022 (945 hrs)

All external hoses and wiring replaced

Internal fuel lines replaced

Replacement cylinder and piston rings fitted

New gasket set, seals and clips replaced

Case insulation replaced

Replacement mountings installed

Engine oil flushed & replaced

Permanent oil filter removed cleaned and replaced

Fuel Filter replaced

Seawater pump bearings replaced and impeller fitted.



July 2022 (983 hrs)

Capacitor set replaced



November 2024 (1031 hrs)

Engine oil replaced



January 2025 (1080 hrs)

Engine oil replaced



Anodes

Brunton Prop - replaced October 2024, checked and still good at last lift out March 2025 (spare on board ready for fitting)

Main Hull oversized anode fitted October 2024, checked and still good at last lift out March 2025

Bow thruster - replaced with prop April 2023



Hull below waterline

Last serviced November 2024 including Jetwash and minor repairs to coppercoat

Bow thruster prop antifouled

(Will be jet washed and any coppercoat repairs undertaken at lift out in June)



Above waterline Polished

GRP polished by Sopromar October 2024



Teak deck - Full Semco treatment 2023, maintained (re-coat) March 2024 and January 2025. Will be due another recoat on arrival at Hamble point due to strong UV out here, I'll take this on, weather permitting.



Fuel tanks

Inspected and cleaned October 2024



Water tanks removed, inspected and cleaned October 2024