Bluewater cruising yacht (aft cockpit)

Najad 451 AC

A 13.50 m aft-cockpit ocean cruiser designed by Judel & Vrolijk and built to order in Henån on Orust, Sweden, with three cabins and a choice of in-mast furling, in-boom furling or conventional rig. It made its UK debut at the 2026 Southampton International Boat Show.

Length overall13.50 m

Beam4.03 m

Draught1.90/2.10 m

Displacement14,200 kg

PriceNot publishedNajad does not publish a price

Specifications

Dimensions

Length overall	13.50 m source
Length waterline	12.20 m source
Beam	4.03 m source
Draught (shallow / standard)	1.90 / 2.10 m source
Mast height above waterline	20.5 m source

Weight

Displacement	14,200 kg source
Ballast	4,800 kg source

Tanks & engine

Engine	Yanmar 4JH80 source
Fuel	415 L (optional extra 80 L) source
Water	515 L (optional extra 70 L) source
Holding tanks	2 × 80 L source

Sails

Main and jib	102 m² source
Code 0	85 m² source
Spinnaker	141 m² source
Asymmetric spinnaker	143 m² source
Rig options	In-mast furling, in-boom furling or conventional source

Design

Design	Judel & Vrolijk source
Interior design	Fredrik Malmqvist & CD Engineering source
CE category	A (Ocean) source
Cabins	3 source

Sources: najad.se model page; Southampton International Boat Show 2026 boat debuts.

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FAQ

How big is the Najad 451 AC?

13.50 m overall with a 4.03 m beam and a draught of 1.90 m (shallow) or 2.10 m (standard).

Who designed the Najad 451 AC?

Judel & Vrolijk designed the yacht; the interior is by Fredrik Malmqvist & CD Engineering.

Where is the Najad 451 AC built?

In Henån on the island of Orust, Sweden, where Najad has built yachts since 1971.