Najad 440

Magic Touch is a superb example of the Najad 440 – a proven bluewater cruiser from one of Sweden’s most respected yards. With just one owner from new, she has been thoughtfully maintained and continuously upgraded, including recent rigging, electronics, and a new heating system (2024).

Her flush teak deck, spacious interior, and impressive inventory – including generator, solar, wind power, and water maker – make her ideal for serious offshore or long-term cruising.

Now seriously priced to sell – contact us today to arrange a viewing.

Highlights Listed below but included in Full Specs:
• One owner from new
• EU VAT paid
• Teak flush deck – safe, elegant, and sun-lounger friendly
• Extensive recent upgrades – rigging (2016), electronics (2019–2020), heating (2024)
• Fisher Panda generator, solar, and wind power
• Large tanks – 1,100L water / 400L diesel
• Water maker – Skafresh 40 LPH
• New canvas – sprayhood & cockpit cover (2023)
• High build quality – Najad craftsmanship throughout

REMARKS
A rare and desirable example of the classic Najad 440, Magic Touch is a proper offshore cruising yacht that has clearly been cared for with diligence and attention. Her flush teak decks and centre cockpit provide security and ease of movement on deck, while her thoughtfully laid-out interior offers comfort for extended living aboard. With a substantial cruising specification and recent updates to major systems, she is ready to embark on new adventures.

CONSTRUCTION
• Type: Sail
• Builder / Designer: Najad
• Make / Model: 440
• Year Built: 1991
• Where Built: Sweden
• Construction Materials: GRP
• Keel / Hull Form: Fin keel
• Steering Type: Wheel
• Helm Position(s): Centre Cockpit
• Rudder Type: Half skeg
• Deck Materials: Teak
• Superstructure Materials: GRP
• Hull Colour: White with red trim

DIMENSIONS
• Length Overall: 13.5m (44ft 3in)
• Beam: 4.05m (13ft 3in)
• Draft: 2.1m (6ft 11in)
• Displacement: Approx. 14,000–14,500kg

MECHANICAL
• Engine: VOLVO PENTA TMD31B
• No. of Engines: 1
• Engine Hours: 2,895
• Drive Type: Shaft
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Propeller Type: Folding max prop
• Bow Thruster
• Deck Wash
• Rope Cutter

PERFORMANCE
• Cruising Speed: 7 knots
• Maximum Speed: 8.5 knots
• Hull Speed: Approx. 8.4 knots
• Comfort Ratio: 37.3 – suitable for offshore and ocean cruising

TANKAGE
• Fuel: 400 litres
• Water: 1,100 litres
• Holding Tanks: 2
• Grey Water Tank: 1

ELECTRICAL
• Domestic Batteries: 3 x 12V
• Engine Starter Battery: 1 x 12V
• Bow Thruster Batteries: 2 x 12V (140Ah)
• Charging System: 12V and 24V Alternators
• Battery Chargers: New 12V & 24V (2019)
• Shore Power
• Shore Power Cable
• Inverter: PROSINE 1800W
• Generator: Fisher Panda 6 kVA
• Solar Panels: 2 x 120W with smart chargers (12V & 24V)
• Wind Generator: 24V
• Isolation Transformer: 3.1kW

RIGGING
• Rig Type: Sloop with removable inner forestay
• Standing Rigging: Replaced (2016)
• Forstay: Twin furling grooves
• Removable Inner Forestay & Running Backstays
• Stainless Steel Granny Bars
• Yacht Legs

SAILS
• Main: North Sails (1991) – Fair
• Genoa 1: UK Made (2000) – Good
• Genoa 2: North Sails (1991) – Fair
• Storm Sail: North Sails (1991) – Fair
• Cruising Chute: Jeckells (1996) – Good
• Spinnaker: North Sails (1991) – Good
• Spinnaker Poles: 2
• Spars: Seldén
• Furling Headsail

NAVIGATION
• Chart Plotter: Raymarine
• Radar: Raymarine (2019)
• Autopilot: Autohelm (2019)
• VHF Radio: Lowrange (2019)
• Echo Sounder: Raymarine (2019)
• Log / Speed: Raymarine (2019)
• Wind Instrument: Raymarine (2019)
• Wind Indicator at Masthead: Raymarine (2020)
• Compass (1991)
• Barometer (1996)
• Clock (1996)

DECK
• Decking: Teak (good condition, some wear)
• Anchor Locker
• Anchors: 30kg Bruce, 25kg Delta
• Kedge: Fisherman
• Anchor Chain: 100m of 10mm galvanised (new)
• Winches: 10
• Pushpit / Pulpit
• Boarding Ladders: 2
• Cockpit / Deck Shower
• Cockpit Table
• Cockpit Lockers
• Extra-Large Awning
• Deck Wash
• Fishing Rod Holders
• Bow Ladder

SAFETY
• Lifebuoys
• Life Jackets
• Danbuoy
• Floating Lights
• Flares (Check expiry)
• Foghorn
• Search Light
• Radar Reflector
• Jackstays
• Intruder Alarm
• Fire Extinguishers
• Fire Blanket
• Manual Bilge Pump
• Electric Bilge Pump

ACCOMMODATION
• Cabins: 3
• Berths: 1 Double, 5 Singles
• Heads: 2 (Pump type)
• Showers: 2
• Headroom: 1.95m
• Upholstery
• Curtains
• Flooring: Wooden
• Chart Table
• Saloon Table: Large teak folding
• Hanging Lockers: 2
• Wet Locker(s)
• Heating: New Eberspächer (2024)
• Stereo
• TV (2019)
• DVD Player: New (2019)
• TV Aerial (2022)

LAYOUT
Centre cockpit with companionway leading into a spacious saloon featuring a large folding teak dining table and generous seating. Galley to port and forward-facing chart table to starboard. Aft master cabin with ensuite head and shower. Two guest cabins forward (twin and single berths) with shared forward head.

DOMESTIC
Fully fitted galley with twin gas burner hob, oven, grill, galley sink, refrigerator, freezer, cool box and microwave. Pressurised hot and cold water supplied by calorifier and immersion. Also includes a Skafresh water maker (40 LPH) for off-grid capability.

CANVAS
• Sprayhood: New (2023)
• Cockpit Cover: New (2023)
• Bimini
• Large Sun Awning
• Mosquito Screens: Hatches and sides

TENDER
• Dinghy: 3.2m (Condition fair)
• Outboard: Mariner 5HP (2005)

MISCELLANEOUS
• Fishing Rod Reel Holdalls
• Coppercoat Antifouling (2020)
• Radar
• Cutlery
• Fender Pads
• Microwave
• BBQ
• Charts & Pilot Books: UK, Med, Caribbean, America
• Tools
• Spares
• Radio CD Player (12V)
• Jackstays

EXTRA DETAILS
• Yacht Legs for drying out
• Stainless steel granny bars at mast
• Intruder alarm
• Isolation transformer for electrical protection

TITLE DOCUMENTS AND TAX
Listed below are the documents/or copies which we have seen on listing this yacht:
• Original Bill of Sale (one owner from new)
• Builder’s Certificate
• VAT Paid Evidence
• Registration Documents
• CE Certification (if applicable for age)

KNOWN DEFECTS
NONE

HISTORY
Magic Touch was built by Najad in Sweden in 1991 and has remained with her original owner since launch. She has seen regular upgrades throughout her life, including new standing rigging in 2016, significant electronics updates in 2019–2020, and new heating in 2024. Maintained to a high standard and continuously improved, she presents as a solid, well-equipped offshore yacht.