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During his 11-year tenure, he was involved in the production and development of both new and existing models and was also responsible for client interactions throughout the sales and build process. A move that further strengthens Arcona which is owned by Orust Quality Yachts (OQY) Group, and logically consolidates production of both the larger Arcona Yachts and Najad Yachts of Sweden on the site also owned by Group.
In November 2022, the Group bought the service and maintenance yard, Orust Yacht Service AB in Henån, including the company’s production, joinery, paintshop, harbour facilities and indoor winter storage facilities.
In 2005, Alan took his involvement with Najad a step further, leading the investor group that purchased and held a 40% share of Najadvarvet until 2008. We now have all we need for future growth. These included the evergreen 440CC and AC, the 405, 355, 505 and of course the flagship of the range, the Najad 570. Unsurprisingly the majority of these are Najads.
Najad’s Current Yacht Range
Najad 395
(Centre Cockpit / Aft Cockpit)
The Najad 395 is a collaboration between Najad, Farr Yacht Design and Ken Freivokh Design.
The US based investor group sold its holdings in early 2008 to new owners from the UK and Norway.
The financial crisis was brutal for the entire boatbuilding industry and the yard also suffered, hence Najadvarvet AB was acquired by Nord West Yachts. With Arcona and Najad production on the same site as Orust Yacht Service, we will be able to provide a service and maintenance scheme too that few others can offer which will improve the experience of owning a yacht built by us.”
For further enquiries, please contact:
Arcona Yachts CEO – Fredrik Malmqvist: fredrik.malmqvist@arconayachts.se
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Given the acquisition, Najad moved production back to Henån, where Najad were formerly located, and Arcona now joins them too. The production knowledge, skills and quality that the Group has from Arcona, Najad and Orust Yacht Service on one site will enable future scaling for all of the brands. With its shipbuilding legacy dating back to as early as the 12th century**, Orust provided an ideal setting for the establishment of Najadvarvet AB by two dedicated yachtsmen, Berndt Arvidsson and Thorwald Karlsson, in 1967.
Najadvarvet’s journey began with the construction of the first Najad in 1971, a 34-foot yacht designed by Olle Enderlein.
Berthon always has a number of Najads available for sale and we specialise in the brand.
- Najad 320
- Najad 330
- Najad 331
- Najad 332
- Najad 34
- Najad 340
- Najad 343
- Najad 355
- Najad 360
- Najad 361
- Najad 37
- Najad 370
- Najad 371
- Najad 373
- Najad 380
- Najad 380 Aphrodite
- Najad 390
- Najad 391
- Najad 400
- Najad 405
- Najad 410
- Najad 411
- Najad 420
- Najad 440
- Najad 440AC
- Najad 440CC
- Najad 441
- Najad 450CC
- Najad 460
- Najad 460 Aphrodite
- Najad 490
- Najad 511
- Najad 511 Aphrodite
- Najad 520
- Najad 520DS
Berthon & the Najad Brand
As a Brokerage House that specialises in high quality bluewater cruising yachts, Berthon have always been hugely enthusiastic about Najad yachts and our sailing brokers across all our international offices have extensive knowledge and experience of the Najad yacht brokerage market.
Berthon Scandinavia’s Managing Director, Magnus Kullberg, worked for Najad for 11 years before setting up his own yacht brokerage in 2011.
Orust Yacht Service is among one of northern Europe’s largest and most respected service, repair, and maintenance yards for sailing boats. During this time, several new models were introduced in rapid succession, with a new modern interior styling by Rhoades Young. The 451 delivers comfort below decks and a modern, elegant interior with clean lines, abundant natural light and masses of volume for her size.
The 451CC is designed with the focus on cruising in comfort from the safe, well-protected centre cockpit.
The 451AC, is an aft cockpit yacht with twin helms and is perfect for social cruising and island hopping.
This yacht marked the beginning of their legacy in constructing high quality yachts, seamlessly blending reliable sailing performance with enduring, timeless design.
Bernt Arvidsson retired in 2005, and sold the yard to Alfred Van Wincoop from the Netherlands, with a minority shareholding held by an investor group headed by Berthon USA’s Alan Baines.
She also has a sunbed on the aft deck.
Najad 570CC
Thee 570CC is conceived and built to cross oceans, with straightforward technology for easy maintenance. Below is a list of Najad yachts for sale with Berthon today.
NAJAD YACHTS FOR SALE
Najad 460, BOHEMEN – https://berthonscandinavia.se/en/yachts-for-sale/najad-460-bohemen/
Najad 460, LYRA – https://www.berthoninternational.com/yacht-sales-brokerage/yachts-for-sale/najad-460-lyra/
Najad 405, ANDANTE – [OFF MARKET]
Najad 380 Aphrodite, EAGLE – [OFF MARKET]
Najad One-Off, RED LINE- https://berthonscandinavia.se/en/yachts-for-sale/najad-red-line/
BERTHON NAJAD YACHT SALES IN 2024
Najad 380, ENFIN – Berthon Scandinavia
Najad 355, O’MERA – Berthon Scandinavia
Najad 343, EOS – Berthon Scandinavia
Najad 441, RENDEZVOUS – Berthon Scandinavia
Najad 440, CC ONLY BLUE – Berthon Scandinavia
Najad 420, STARGAZER – Berthon International
Najad 332, IDA – Berthon Scandinavia
Najad 332, HOPE – Berthon Scandinavia
Najad 373, MALIA – Berthon Scandinavia
Najad 391, CAREZZA – Berthon Scandinavia
Najad 405, CC POLLY – Berthon Scandinavia
Najad 380, MENIPPE – Berthon USA
**If you would like to learn more about the history of shipbuilding on the island of Orust, then please link to Magnus’ article from our Berthon Book 2020-2021 here: https://www.berthoninternational.com/about-berthon-international/berthon-publications/berthon-magazine/the-island-of-orust-shipbuilding-1253-and-all-that/.
If you are looking for a pre-loved Najad yacht for your next sailing adventures, please contact your local broker, internationally.
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New Home for Arcona Yachts Production
Arcona Yachts production of the Arcona 435 Mk II, the Arcona 465 and the Arcona 50 is moving to Henån, on the island of Orust, Sweden.
Renamed Najad AB in 2014, the yard has continued its commitment to building high quality bluewater cruising yachts, designed with a focus on ease of handling by a crew of two, and the capability for comfortable offshore sailing and planet circuits. We know the brand well and always have a selection. The company has recently gone full circle and has bought back its original boatyard in Henån.
For all brands it means that they can fully leverage the experience and knowledge that exists from the boatbuilders and the strong boatbuilding heritage on Orust.
Fredrik Malmqvist – Arcona Yachts CEO said:
“We’re delighted that Arcona is moving to Henån. With classic lines, this centre cockpit yacht excels on the water and added to the obvious Najad DNA comes a light and bright interior with easy handling and rewarding sailing performance.
Najad 451
(Centre Cockpit / Aft Cockpit)
Designed by Najad and Judel/Vrolijk & Co, the Najad 451 is a distinctive yacht.
Alongside ship building, the premises also thrive as a storage and service yard and marina with well over 200 yachts in storage. Needless to say, his knowledge of all things Najad is second to none.
Alan Baines’ love for Najad began during a tour of the Najad shipyard whilst selling a brokerage yacht at nearby Bröderna Martinsson Boatyard in 2002.