Construction and Mechanical
MANUFACTURER'S COMMENTS
On the outside, the Najad 332 features the new style with the thin side stripe and double waterlines, giving the
impression of a lower freeboard, accentuating her shear lines and giving promises to her raised bow, with fine entry.
The 332's deep cockpit benefits from excellent weather protection from the stylish windshield on top of the coach roof, a signature feature of Najad yachts.
The interior is beautifully crafted in African mahogany, with contemporary styling touches on the doors and lockers. A beautifully compact yacht that has an excellent galley, pristine heads, proper chart table, and 2 separate staterooms.
CONSTRUCTION
The hull is built in a sandwich construction to give strength and insulation.
The outer laminate is of ISO -polyester and is reinforced with hand laid multi axial Rowing sheets.
The surface layer is of NGA Gelcoat for maximum protection against water penetration.
The floor plate construction with integrated engine fitting is made up of multi axial Rowing sheets, laminated as reinforcement.
This supports the keel fittings and the mast pillar.
An integral swimming platform with swimming and safety ladder in the transom.
Additional longitudinal reinforcements (stringers) in the hull.
All main bulkheads are laminated to the hull.
The mast pillar is bolted to the floor plate construction.
The hull is white with carmine red trim and water lines inlaid in the Gelcoat.
Below the water line the hull is treated with epoxy primer and antifouling paint.
The hull is top coated internally.
The lead keel is bolted on with acid resistant steel bolts. The bottom of the keel is designed to reduce the water flow, which
results in less drag.
Spade rudder in NACA profiles in glassfibre rein - forced polyester with alloyed aluminium rudderpost.
Sole seats and upper side of cockpit coaming covered in caulked, solid teak.
Aft athwartships a seat with Najad logo in teak Intarsia .
Flush mounted recesses in the coamings port and starboard. The starboard one also contains the engine control panel.
Illuminated compass and 12 volt socket.
Behind the windscreen there is space for instrumentation.
Teak grab rails fitted in the forward part of the cockpit.
Solid varnished wood (African mahogany) washboards.
The sprayhood is fitted in a groove to the top edge of the windscreen so the joint becomes splash proof.
The sprayhood offers a protected area at the forward end of the cockpit.
A sprayhood extension can be fitted to cover the whole cockpit
Sprayhood and Cockpit Tent replace 2018 by Saturn Sails
Spacious cockpit locker under the starboard seat for stowage of cockpit table, washboards and fire extinguisher.
To port, cockpit locker for lines, etc.
A separate, drained space for gas bottles.
Stowage aft between seats for anchor line and stern anchor.
Manual bilge pump fitted so it can be operated from the cockpit with all hatches closed.
2 x self-bailers and drains from the seats.
Easily fitted, cockpit table.
Deck and coachroof are built in sandwich construction in glassfibre reinforced polyester.
The colour is white with carmine red trim line.
Hull and deck are laminated together.
The gunwale is covered by a teak capping with a brass rail on the outside that serves as a rubbing strake.
The deck and coachroof are laminated with a nonslip surface.
Large self draining locker forward for chain, warps and fenders.
Four internal deck drains to avoid smears to topsides.
MECHANICAL'S
Engine
Volvo Penta D1-30 with S-drive, 3-cylinder direct injection
Power: 20.2 kW (28 h.p.)
Engine Serviced 2024 professionally Sail drive seal replaced 2021..
Mechanical reverse gear with single lever control.
Instrument panel with rev. counter and engine hour meter.
Display for low oil pressure, high engine temperature and charging.
Audible warning for oil pressure and water temperature.
3-blade bronze folding propeller.
The engine is built together with the S-drive and mounted on rubber cushions for effective vibration damping.
Well sound -insulated engine room.
Wet exhaust with swan neck and effective rubber silencer.
The engine is easily accessible for service behind the companionway steps and below the aft cabin bunk.
Outlet for hot water boiler on the engine cooling system.
Separate fuel filter.
ELECTRICAL
12 volt, twin electric pole system.
2 x 100 Ah domestic lighting battery.
1 x 75 Ah engine battery.
12 volt 60 A alternator.
Charging regulator for engine and domestic batteries.
The cables to a large extent run in conduits
Main switch panel with circuit breakers adjacent to chart table.
Water and fuel meters, voltmeter.
12 volt power sockets in the forward cabin, at the navigation table, aft cabin and cockpit.
240v Shore power with shore power lead and sockets in all cabins.
WATER SYSTEM
Pressurised hot and cold water.
20 litre calorifier water heater via engine and shore power.
12V fresh water pump.
TANKAGE
Fuel: Total capacity of 92 litres in a stainless steel
Fresh water: Total capacity of 170 litres in a stainless steel
Blackwater holding tanks: Total capacity of 40 litres in a stainless steel
Mast Rigging and Sails, Accommodation
MAST AND RIG
Fractional rig, 19/20, with twin spreaders, forward lower shrouds and check stays.
Selden mast in silver anodised aluminium profile,height 44'11" (13.70 m) above deck, stepped on the coachroof and
supported by a steel pillar, that is placed on the floor plate construction.
The mast is fitted with deck lights, steaming light and prepared for spinnaker equipment.
1 x stainless steel self tailing halyard.
Standing Rigging Replaced 2021
Topping lift
1 x stainless steel reefing winch.
Two internal stainless steel halyards.
Stoppers to Genoa and Main halyards.
Stainless steel wire standing rigging.
Headsail furling system, Selden Furlex.
Backstay adjuster, mechanical.
Selden rodkick with gas damper.
Stainless steel chain plates, bolted to transverse bulkheads, laminated on both sides to the hull.
Selden boom in silver anodised aluminium profile with internal outhaul and twin reefing lines with stoppers.
Six-to-one mainsheet to a Wichard eye in the cockpit.
Windex.
SAILS
Semi Battened Main from Saturn Sails 2017
130% Furling Genoa from Saturn Sails 2017
Cruising Chute from Crusader Sails 2010
ACCOMMODATION
General
The first class interior is handcrafted in selected and unstained African Mahogany, hand polished and varnished to a satin finish. Cupboards and doors with profile milled massive frames.
The hull is insulated and lined with Mahogany ribs above berth bottoms. Soles of varnished teak plywood with holly inlay. Inspection hatches for the bilge and tank gauges. Headlining of white vinyl covered panels with Mahogany strips.
V-berth cabin
Forward, hanging locker to port, lockers and shelves to starboard. Lift up berth tops with storage under.
Main saloon
Has 2 x settees, drop leaf table on centerline. Seat backs hinge up for extra width on the berths, and for storage behind. Lockers outboard and above the seats. Water tank and fuel tank (stainless steel) located under the seats. Bottle storage in the main saloon table. Forward facing chart table aft of saloon seating to starboard. Next aft is the head with vanity sink, Corian countertop, vented hanging locker and Jabsco manual WC. Hot and cold, with hand held shower.
Aft cabin
Contains a large double berth with storage underneath. Hanging locker and shelves on outboard side of cabin. 2 x opening ports.
Galley
The L-shaped galley is located amidships allowing free passage between the cockpit and saloon; separated from the saloon with a bulkhead.
Stainless steel twin sinks. Pressure system with accumulator tank for hot and cold fresh water. Water filter fitted to sink tap. Gimballed twin burner gas cooker with oven. Fixed gas pipes with remote controlled shutoff valve between cooker and gas bottle. Work top over cooker, easy to stow behind the cooker. Large work areas in a durable laminate that is easily cleaned. Well insulated icebox of 3 gal. (40 l.) incl. refrigeration unit and one suspended basket. Storage cupboards for plates, cups and glasses utilising peg boards to secure crockery. Cupboard under cooker for pans, etc. Waste basket fitting under sink. Drawers, one for cutlery. Cutting board. Folding shelf as extra work area. Lights over work area.
Navigation Table
The navigation area is located amidships to starboard. Forward facing navigation table with stowage for charts and drawers. Main switch under the navigation table. Chart lamp. Ample space for individual instrumentation. Folding switchboard for easy access.
Heating
Eberspacher air blown heating system with 4 outlets.
Upholstery and Woodwork
African Mahogany woodwork with Red upholstery
Lee Cloths on Settee berths