Najad 490 - Sold

The Najad 490 was the first Najad model to be designed by Judel/Vrolijk & Co. it is a true bluewater cruiser, offering good sailing characteristics and built by the skilful boat builders at Najadvarvet. Several Najad 490s have sailed around the world over the years. The Najad 490 is a centre cockpit yacht with a fixed windscreen offering great safety and comforts even in windy, cold and wet weather. The teak deck is not only beautiful but also offers great grip when working on the deck. The bow features a large sail locker, which is great for keeping downwind sails and fenders during passages.

CARICIA is a well maintained, one owner yacht, delivered in 2007 that has spent most of her summers in Scandinavian waters and the winters inside a heated shed. She has always been professionally taken care of, serviced, maintained and updated by Orust Yacht Service.

During 2018-2019 CARICIA received many updates in order to prepare her for a trip to the Mediterranean. Due to Covid the trip was postponed but was successfully carried out in 2022-2023.

The layout offers an owner’s aft cabin with centre double berth and en suite bathroom. The longitudinal galley and the navigation area are located directly at the entrance. The saloon has a sofa and two comfortable chairs. Forward of the saloon is a guest cabin with bunk beds, a forward v-berth cabin and a guest head with shower. The interior is built in selected mahogany and is in very good condition.

Key Facts

• Sleeps 6 in 3 cabins.
• Electric in-mast furling – 2019.
• Furling genoa and jib.
• Standing rigging – 2019.
• 4 x Electric winches.
• Yanmar 100hp.
• Bow thruster.
• Navigation system – 2018.
• SSB radio.
• Lithium service batteries – 2018.
• Battery charger – 2018.
• Heating by diesel and 230V.
• Watermaker.
• Washing machine.
• Stereo – 2016.
• Arch in stern with solar panels and integrated davits – 2018.
• Bimini.