
Other photos: View from the helm, Looking down into the saloon, Galley, An attractive profile, isn't it?, Wide, unobstructed side decks, The business end of the mast, Bow roller, windlass & ground tackle, Looking aft from the bow it gives you a good view of the hard windscreen, Looking into the cockpit, The aft deck; the hatch is for the master cabin, and looking forward into the cockpit, with canvas protecting the wood forward, and with the wood uncovered, looking forward, Looking at the storage on port over the settee, A view of the starboard side, Looking from the base of the companionway forward, Moving forward into the V; note the storage. Lockers are between the angled bulkhead and the door bulkhead, Here the bunk with the insert in place, Looking aft on starboard at the nav station, Here's a shot of a seat back in the raised position to make a bigger bunk at the dinette. Both seats do this., and on port past the dinette, galley and into the aft cabin, Moving back towards the galley, The sinks have fillers to create more counter space when not in use, Locker storage behind it is versitle with a variety of options on how you set it up, A more direct view into the aft cabin, A view from the doorway, looking at the single berth, Here's a partial view of the double berth on starboard, Locker storage at the aft end of the cabin, Looking from the aft cabin forward, Looking into the head you can see the lockers along the hull side, A good view of the sink; the mirror is above, The Yanmar is barely broken in, Yanmar instrument panel; you can see the hours on the meter, There is a custom stainless drip pan between the engine bunks, The hull sides still shine and the bottom is fair with no heavy buildup of paint, Stainless steel striker for the anchor, Najad 343 profile drawing, Najad 343 layout, Let's Go! (sistership), Photo 39. | ||
The Najad yard is located on the northern shores of the island of Orust, where boatbuilding can betraced back to at least the 12th century. The Vikings built their longships there during the winter months and farmed during the summers. Generation upon generation have developed and carried forward the traditional craft of boat building. Here, to this day, you can still find craftsmen who build boats in wood with a level of quality and seaworthiness, either for work or pleasure, without the use of drawings or templates. It is in these surroundings and from this tradition that the Najad yard has evolved. The word ‘Najad’ comes from Greek mythology and refers to a type of water nymph – ‘a female creature which seduces men and women in the water’. The craftsmanship one finds in this region is impressive and evident in every Najad produced. They share their level of woodworking quality with the other boat building families from the island- Hallberg Rassy, Malo, Sweden. All of them are known for a level of quality and fine woodwork that is without reproach. Since The first Najad hull number 1 was completed in 1971, every Najad is still built individually and crafted to meet the needs of the specific owner, so no boat is exactly like anyone else’s. A beautifully built family cruiser with round-the-world capabilities, the Najad 343 offers easy handling with superb cabin comfort and Swedish quality. It has full teak decks; the wrap-around glass windscreen, with a dodger extension, bimini and connector offer protection in the cockpit. Inside, rich golden mahogany grains and outstanding joiner work provide a warm, cozy feel to the cabin space, immediately making one feel at home and safe. Alaya has served her current owners well and they, in turn, have taken care of her needs. When you step on board and begin to inspect her that is obvious- from the lack of scratches in the woodwork, the neatness of the spaces to the tidiness of her bilges. She is an attractive vessel- on land or in the water- and ready to serve and protect her next owners. Whether you are looking for a boat for the Bay of for ocean adventures, Alaya is more than capable and is certainly worthy of your inspection. | ||
Please contact Dave van den Arend, CPYB at 410-269-0939 | ||
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