BOAT TOUR of our new Bluewater Cruiser - Najad 360 (Realtime Episode)

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Boat Tour of our 36ft Najad, a heavy duty Bluewater sailboat built to the highest standards in Sweden in 1986. The perfect boat for exploring the Arctic regions with a range of features we would like to introduce from both the exterior and interior with a comparison to our previous Beneteau production yacht.
This video is a realtime update that's out of sequence to our usual Pacific Crossing videos which we wanted to share in order to update everyone that is interested. We will continue the usual episodes in the South Pacific very shortly.
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[@svlamancha9877]

Congrats on your new boat. For her year she looks in great condition the interior looks immaculate. 👍

[@kennethhammond6683]

The Najad range of boats are such a great choice for your continued voyaging, way more suitable for open water cruising. She looks to be in very good condition.

[@SailingBeaver]

We agree for sure, cheers!

[@southernfriedkiwi7726]

It's so nice to see you guys uploading again. Headroom and interior space aside, it's a nice boat that looks to be in great condition. I'm very much looking forward to your videos.

[@SailingBeaver]

Cheers mate, thanks for the kind words! Fair winds ⛵️🤙

[@davidressler4292]

I'm curious in that you selected a Beneteau and sailed serious blue water and in showing your new boat one of the most mentioned attributes is that she is a "blue water boat", "sail more comfortably in Blue Water, etc. While I can understand that the open cockpit in the Beneteau is a sizeable drawback if the standard outside temperatures support snow flakes, it almost seems like you are also talking about how the Beneteau is not as comfortable in Blue Water as you wish NOW THAT YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE. I would love for you to elaborate on this in depth in a posting, I have enjoyed your competency since the beginning and looking forward to future postings. We are about to purchase a 43 foot Jeanneau and your channel is one of my defense points that if we decided to go blue water, the boat will handle it. ;-) hence, great interest on my part on this topic. Thanks for this posting, she is a lovely boat and obviously well taken care of.

[@SailingBeaver]

Cheers for the feedback on this. Will prob have to cover this subject a little more in depth over further videos to better elaborate. Our Beneteau was an epic boat for the trip we did (towards the warmer climates) but living aboard in Norway it was much more difficult to warm the boat and the condensation and smells were quite a lot worse than the Najad. The combination of the centre cockpit, smaller mast and smaller overall boat for the cruising we wanna do here and towards the arctic is why this boat suits us. Fair winds ⛵️

[@ludwigrieger7556]

❤ Really nice boat, many safe miles on the ocean doing what you love.

[@Cptnbond]

Congrats on the 'new' boat. You don't need to compare or excuse your choice with Hallberg-Rassy's. Najad is a higher-quality build than H-R. Cheers.

[@user-kp5zv8nx8h]

Ooo. Controversial

[@newenglandstacker]

She's a beautiful boat. Congratulations!

[@SailingBeaver]

Thanks & fair winds 🤙

[@user-kp5zv8nx8h]

Lovely to see you both again. Looking forward to your South Pacific posts and hearing about your northern adventures.

[@SailingBeaver]

Thanks. Plenty more to come, from both hemispheres 🌎

[@RichardSwinton]

what you lose in room you more than make up for in seaworthiness and quality. Look forward to following you journey. Be safe

[@dannyparsons7617]

So glad to see you back and looking forward to seeing some more great videos

[@davidthomson4166]

great to see you back. i followed your entire journey on beaver and enjoyed the content a lot. i live on my cyclades 393 in brisbane and it shares 90 % similarities to beaver. your new boat looks great and it will take you to new adventures safely. i look forward to following you as you are a very capable couple. Safe , enjoyable sailing ahead on your new sailboat.

[@SailingBeaver]

Thankyou sir! Cyclades is a good boat and super similar to our previous Beneteau. Thanks for tuning in and fair winds mate🤙

[@claverton]

Beautiful boat! Looking forward to seeing vids of northern travels in her. Luca very cute!

[@vivburke4382]

anyone who has been cruising further afield than the med or caribbean will understand completely why you chose this boat, it is a different machine to the 'Benny" Good choice

[@stefanolo2]

Beautiful boat! Looking forward to see your mounting of the bowsprit 😊

[@wadde30]

Congratulations..been living on one for 5 years....36ft outside and 40 inside......, feels very safe when the going gets tough, with a bit of wind she really shine.....enjoy!

[@marsares11]

Very nice boat! Safe trips on the ocean and enjoy each mile on the beautiful boat..

[@johnwalker6711]

Well done she is immaculate !! very clean and tidy and a good looking boat too , look forward to the new adventures

[@SailingBeaver]

Haha cheers! 👌⛵️

[@budawang77]

It looks immaculate for a 37 year old boat. I sailed on a Najad 390 across the Pacific and it was surprisingly fast.

[@evinwhiteson4902]

Awesome. Looks like a well maintained boat. Look foreward to youre travels. You guys do a great video every time..

[@SailingBeaver]

Thanks, appreciate it 😊

[@DirkJacobsz]

beautiful boat - happy sailing

[@dirk3730]

For a 36 footer that's about as good a layout as I have seen. Being nearly 40 years old she as been well cared for over the years. Great buy, solid boat and hope you get many more years out of her. ❤

[@SailingBeaver]

Cheers mate we hope for the same. Fair winds! 🤙

[@SailingBeaver]

Cheers mate we hope for the same. Fair winds! 🤙

[@sailing-sy-voyager]

Wonderful ❤ and absolutely the right decision for a long blue water trip. Sure, you gave a little bit less space, but much more safety. We have the same "old lady" from 1987 no 72 and plan our long trip for early 2026. Best wishes to both of you and fair wind's. Björn and Matze from VOYAGER.

[@rickquann1556]

Beautiful boat, congratulations.

[@dougmckinney7575]

Awesome new boat! Congrats to you both ! Looking forward to new adventures!

[@braddobson2060]

Congratulations a beautiful and safe boat

[@richardseddon1372]

Hi again, found your ep 1 and got updated on your beginnings. Super cool great sailing in the najad. Understand changing up from the production boat.

[@benh9928]

Nice to have you back

[@henryguthery5311]

Congratulations on your new boat❤

[@historystuff.2835]

I was wondering where you guys were, I'm so happy you're back and looking foward to many more adventures with you.

[@carni6319]

Congrats on the new boat. Looking forward to your new adventures! Cheers

[@SailingBeaver]

Thankyou sir! Cheers ⛵️

[@Serhiy34]

A good boat, a good crew! Wishing you happy travels and adventures!

[@SailingBeaver]

Cheers for that😊

[@327365hp]

Najad is a fantastic boat! Ran Sailing had one. Congrats on the new Beaver!

[@SailingBeaver]

It sure is! Cheers

[@JasonKechely]

Congratulations, what a beauty! I'm stoked for you folks...and looking forward to the rest of the Pacific :)

[@SailingBeaver]

Thanks so much!

[@beautifulportland9592]

. . . Excellent Purchase . . . admire the yamaha 45HP engine + the warm trek finishes, so cozy . . . Looking forward to watching and enjoying your many adventures!

[@SailingBeaver]

Cheers mate, us too! 🤙

[@markwilliams9793]

Good tunes, nice boat, and glad to see you back.

[@SailingBeaver]

Thanks mate 🤙

[@kimfoots1288]

Congratulations on the new boat great video🖐

[@SailingBeaver]

Thanks for tuning in 😊

[@faridiratni4111]

Nice boat.Waiting for your next vidéos with more technical informations.Good luck and safe navigation.Thank you.

[@Susan-fg9jb]

Loved your adventures on the Beavers and love, love, love the new boat! Looking forward to watching your northern adventures. We sailed in Norway earlier this year and fell in love with the place.

[@SailingBeaver]

Thanks so much & fair wins! 🤙⛵️

[@carolinajanssen6451]

Wow congratulations and what a super boat to sail with! quality wins!

[@SailingBeaver]

Thanks so much!

[@mattdouglas5570]

I think you've got a very good boat there thanks for the update happy sailing ⛵

[@SailingBeaver]

Cheers & fair winds.

[@chuckquint7913]

Sweet. Good choice

[@sailingwiththejamess]

Congrats on the new boat! 🎉

[@SailingBeaver]

Thank you!!

[@936katz]

Congrats on new boat!! Look fwd to hearing you guys compare/contrast this boat with the old production boat. Guessing the Najad will feel more solid and quieter out on the big blue. Until then, goin back to watching your Pacific crossing vids!! Cheers from Texas

[@SailingBeaver]

Coming soon for sure, so many points to compare. Fair winds!

[@CE-sq3bo]

009:56 I love your new beautiful boat it looks like it is in a great condition, congratulations👌 I have the same model 360 from Najad and the same production year 1986. It is both beautiful and solid. Looking forward to seeing your videos😊

[@SailingBeaver]

Ah lovely! Amazing to hear from a few other Najad owners with the same boat. Fair winds and cheers for watching! ⛵️🤙

[@gertboerman3666]

Great choice. Najad is far better than whatever is from France (on purpose not mentioning brandnames). A 1.80m guy may have to duck in going aft or forward. However, I am 1.93m and owned a Waarschip 1010. No headroom whatsoever. You'll get used to it and it gives an extra bit of safety. Shorter people, let's say 1.60 for fun, tend to get thrown around in a boat in heavy seas. On my 1010 I was sailing with my dog. She was a lovely, 40kg Berner Sennen. I could use her for balast and I taught her to stay on the windward side of the boat. Luca can be throw around, lacking weight, useless as balance, but I am sure she will find her place while sailing. And, more importantly, she is in your hearts.

[@SailingBeaver]

Cheers. Good points indeed. That’s true Luca does slip around on the floor so maybe some carpet will help her get traction haha. Fair winds.

[@markbuskens6070]

Good decision 👍love the HRs so really love your new sailboat!Very good showing all the details and features,I’m not tall so I could fit good in that boat 😮

[@SailingBeaver]

Glad you enjoyed, cheers!

[@journeytobepresent5228]

Man that engine compartment!! 😍

[@sergeidolbin2775]

If you know the difference between a production and a bluewater boats, you'll sure see that difference while sailing. I have a 1971 33ft Hallberg-Rassy, and being smaller, but regardless of the blow, with a proper sail combination it never heals over 15 degrees. You'll see what I mean on your Najad. On the beautiful wood subject on the inside..., beside being a very significant esthetic attribute, it also shields you from forever off-gasiing epoxy that most of your boat is made of, and all of that toxic fumes evaporate on the outside. If you plan on going back to cruising, that wood will greatly contribute to much healthier living conditions aboard. Based on your previous boat setup, you look like someone who believes in a bluewater value of an inner stay...? Perhaps that and a Hydrovane could be major improvements to the Najad? Congratulations on your new boat! She is beautiful and she has a soul to discover, connect with, and enhance your journey together. I'm so happy for your success! Fair winds ⛵️

[@emlynwebster1121]

Welcome back to Norway! I look forward to the rest of the journey to New Zealand and whatever you have in store, Congratulations on the new boat! (i just got a new boat last month 😊)

[@SailingBeaver]

Cheers and congrats on the new boat 😊

[@TedR36]

Lovely boat - looks in immaculate condition! We have a HR36 - funny how similar they are just with a few bits moved around. That swim platform looks like it will come in super useful for the dog as well - we struggled a bit without one getting our dog on and off

[@SailingBeaver]

Yeah good point, the swim platform is nice for the dinghy at anchor. Very similar boats indeed. ⛵️

[@robertwilliams4618]

nice boat guys ,wondered were you were .I don't really do other social Media so good to see you back cheers rob nz

[@SailingBeaver]

Cheers mate, appreciated. 🤙

[@jvodan]

sweet boat

[@jasonwoods6575]

Been waiting for this video. Great job, nice boat didn’t see a rod holder but.. 😂

[@SailingBeaver]

Haha yew. Not much to troll for in the cold 🥶

[@jonnykjrland725]

Gratulerer med ny båt , topp kvalitet dette😊😊😊

[@SailingBeaver]

Tusen takk! Veldig fornøyd🤩

[@demetrisdemetrious8702]

I was wondering what happened to you, as I do enjoy your videos been that your great sailors We have something in common here Your new purchase of the lovely Najad I sold my Hanse 430e for a Najad 390 as I am now on my way to cross the Atlantic and do a lot more ocean sailing Although I do love the Najad and it’s sea going abilities I always wonder if I did the right thing I suppose it’s pros & cons in all boats But seeing you guys with your choice makes me feel I did the right thing Looking forward in your new adventures Great to see you back⛵️

[@SailingBeaver]

Aha that’s very interesting indeed and very similar transitions. The Najad 390 is lovely! Always ups and downs and with every boat but would be interested to hear back after the crossing how it went. Fair winds and have a good crossing. ⛵️

[@demetrisdemetrious8702]

@@SailingBeaver I did a lot of sailing this summer in the Agean with meltemi blowing winds force 7/8 all through the summer and got to say she handled it very well Just gives you so much confidence, we’re other boats slow down she just carries through without making you feel uneasy My girlfriend also noticed the change in heavy seas

[@HakanSjo]

Congrats! I actually just bought a N360 myself here in Sweden. Hope to see you on the waters around here.

[@SailingBeaver]

Ah awesome! Hopefully bump into you then! Fair winds! 🤙

[@SailingBeaver]

Ah awesome! Hopefully bump into you then! Fair winds! 🤙

[@richardseddon1372]

Hi! Can't realy get a time line on where you are now. Start 2024 ??? Sailing the baltic is super lovely in the summer. Also your accents?? nz or ausi?? I¨m a kiwi living in Denmark. have a Najad 390 from 1992. awesome yacht. Sails in all conditions easy and safe. Najad is the ultimate choice so well done. Hand made and strong. more wind is just more fun. At 30 knts most run for the harbour not najads there in there zen:) 🤩

[@SailingBeaver]

We are in Norway now, this episode is real time while catching up on our crossing videos which are behind. I’m Aussie (Sam) and Nicole is Norwegian. 🤙⛵️ lovely boat the 390 btw!

[@OurLadyDefiant]

Fantastic boat! We did a trip from Cabo to Puerto Vallarta on a friend's Hallberg Rassy, and it was a dream and a tank to be on with 20-25 knots and crossed-up swell. Our only complaint (which was had a part in deciding on the boat we have now) is that when we'd catch a wave, the boat wouldn't let go and start to plane. It would bog down and lose the wave. Not a big deal depending on your theory behind why you sail, but it was one reason we like having a high performance cruiser.

[@SailingBeaver]

Thanks. Fair enough, they don’t really have the hull shape to glide well down the waves nor plane at all. Certain conditions that could be a good thing or kinda slow. Fair winds 🤙

[@OurLadyDefiant]

@@SailingBeaver Totally agree. It was awesome in the confused seas, and then just a little annoying when we had clean swell with good wind. When we were over being annoyed we sun bathed and decided to just enjoy the awesome tropical wintertime! You guys made a fantastic choice.

[@user-rt5wy2rb4e]

what a perfect boat! WHY companies don’t build such kind boat anymore now? I really like central cockpit design and REALLY wanna get one myself!!!!

[@pfeif1312]

Sweet

[@nortonmolly]

What was your process / journey to find and purchase this yacht? I can remember seeing your former yacht for sale on Trade Me.

[@milanspasic2719]

Congrats, lovely boat! I may be bias though because I just bought a Najad 360 as well. Hull #28 also a 1986. Looking forward to seeing how you guys do in the Pacific. My boat is on the dry and going through a refit in Greece right now. Fair winds!

[@SailingBeaver]

Ah wow congrats on the boat and of course good choice. Good luck with the refit will be interested to see how it goes. ⛵️

[@bcdoak2525]

The center of the cabinet doors are actually curly maple. You can tell by the stripes…good hard maple, sometimes called tiger maple.

[@sparrow2069]

Najad =Hallberg rassy a good boat ❤

[@StemtoSternSailing]

Gratulerer med ny båt. Håper jeg treffer på dere ett eller annet sted langs den flotte kysten vår. Mvh Jarle

[@giork2828]

Congratulations! Came here to ask this: when you were in the water with your brother, hanging by a rope at the back of Beaver (sailing), does it feel like a nice massage? Up to what speed do you think it’s possible to do that safely? Thanks, enjoy the North!

[@SailingBeaver]

Haha good question. Kinda above 3kn starts to be hard to hang on. But depending on the conditions and where you are and if you have a long safety line with a fender. ⛵️

[@madprof6719]

I still struggle with the idea that modern production boats, even though A rated, are capable blue water boats. Seeing so many stories of lost spade rudders has made me rule them out.

[@svsalserenity4375]

Encapsulated keel ? Skeg hung rudder ? I just did the research , very nicely done skeg , and an encapsulated long keel , great for offshore work ! Just be careful not to get any water in the keel cavity , its cast iron and will rust and expand the cavity.

[@SailingBeaver]

Yes to both! Cheers. Thanks for the info!

[@shreksswamp9001]

Nice boat and good video. However, I am confused because you said you were posting regular videos. You must be well over a year behind in your videos. The last video you published was a couple of months ago at least. You have had this boat for quite a while now. I saw this boat on your instagram account a fairly long time ago, but now you've deleted the accounts, so can't look back. Anyway, glad to see you posting again. Hopefully you'll put another video of your trip up soon and catch us up, so we can follow you through Scandinavia.

[@SailingBeaver]

Yes confused you are Shrek.. We have kept all our socials up to date but not our videos as they are obviously delayed. We film everything and release a video as soon as we have time between our work commitments. We are regularly irregular or if I may consistently inconsistent… Instagram and facebook is always updated on time and nothing deleted of course. Stay tuned and enjoy.

[@shreksswamp9001]

@@SailingBeaver I was subscribed to your Instagram account, but now it does not show up. I tried the link in the video bio and also from your website and the links go nowhere. That is why I thought you had deleted your accounts. There must be something wrong with the links.

[@SailingBeaver]

@shreksswamp9001 I can confirm the links work fine on all the platforms. Hope you can figure it out. Cheers 🤙

[@offpro]

Gratulerer med ny båt! Hvor går turen denne gangen? Hilsen SY Atla 2 / Najad 490

[@chrisyarnold6205]

Ok, so you haven't passage tested it yet, but a beautiful looking boat. The Beneteau was production, but fairly fast, is the Najad going to be as fast? Also welcome to Luca. Hope that is spelled right.

[@SailingBeaver]

Good point, most likely not nearly as fast as Beaver haha. But for sure more to come on this.

[@tamerdanki3746]

İt is seems like Hallberg Rassy 36

[@thomasthornton5737]

😀👍👍👍❤

[@earthstick]

How is the keel and mast attached?

[@SailingBeaver]

Keel is encapsulated and the mast is deck stepped.

[@jsvno]

Colder climate boat? Sailing to Svalbard?

[@SailingBeaver]

Yeah, Norway is cold! Svalbard is definitely high on the list.

[@saltflyer]

A step up from HR. She's stunning!

[@matthewbaynham6286]

You mentioned the sequence of your usual Pacific Crossing videos, what sequence? I see you have one video that you published 2 months ago and everything else is over a year old. Is youtube hiding other videos? Or is something else going on?

[@SailingBeaver]

Referring to remainder of the voyage to New Zealand! We publish the videos whenever we have enough time to edit them, we would love to publish one a week and commit 100% of our time but we have to fit this around other work. Cheers

[@matthewbaynham6286]

@@SailingBeaver ok. I hope you do find the time to edit those videos, it was entertaining to watch your adventure.

[@jessejamison3994]

Do you all have hoodies? Merch?

[@SailingBeaver]

Unfortunately we don’t.

[@smulismuli7976]

Watching your first video...is she an aussie or did she just spend time in there....hieraaahhhh

[@SailingBeaver]

Haha 🇦🇺

[@bellwether9496]

Rad

[@Lancelotxxx]

why the change ?

[@SailingBeaver]

Quite a range of reasons. Mostly a great boat.

[@MondoRockable]

37 years old. Yeah, good luck with that. 🤣

[@SailingBeaver]

Haha! Stay tuned sir! 😏

[@patrickgirardin9076]

FCB

[@yarpenzigrin1893]

That boat is ancient and way too expensive for its age and size. Not only will it constantly need repairs, all that teak deck is going to require regular mantenance. Any CE A rated production boat is a bluewater sailboat just as capable as this one. But of course it's your time and your money.

[@SailingBeaver]

Ooff!! Obviously we have been on both sides of this fence so would have to disagree on most of what you said except the teak, that will need maintenance. All boats need repairs and this one would be no exception. This boat ticks all the boxes for us in the areas we plan to sail (arctic) and being an older boat means a much lower purchase price then a production boat with similar capabilities. Appreciate the input.

[@evinwhiteson4902]

I think that comment was from chasing lattitudes channel.

[@SailingBeaver]

Ah ok, how so ?

[@evinwhiteson4902]

@@SailingBeaver He hates youtube sailing channels. Thats what his entire channel is about.He is a basterd. He used to own the same boat as you had before. So i wonder if thats him ?

[@chhindz]

If teak is not applied with thousands of through deck screws the maintenance should not be bad. I think we sealed a teak deck on a 70 footer in less than a day.@@SailingBeaver

[@lynnmccabe2449]

Taking a dog on a boat full time is abusive and should be a crime....you are very selfish. i will never watch this channel again.