Nimbus Commuter C12
We are happy to introduce The Commuter 12 with significant design updates, including distinctive new exterior features, redesigned custom helm seats with enhanced ergonomics, and an extended aft platform.
What's new?
Striking new exterior design
The extended swim platform with double mould construction offers structural integration with the hull and closer connection to the water. New stainless steel railing combined with new hull decor features the Nimbus logo in new chromed, giving all models a more distinctive appearance.
New helm seats with ergonomic design
Completely reimagined helm seats in custom Nimbus design deliver exceptional comfort for extended time at the helm. Enhanced ergonomics and lateral support mean less fatigue on longer passages.
Beyond the visible changes, extended swim platform, new helm seats, striking exterior design with stainless steel décor. The entire 12 Series incorporates improvements to ventilation, lighting, sound routing, and serviceability.
The new Mercury Joystick Piloting facilitates intuitive system monitoring, with joystick control and integrated bow thruster available across the range with Mercury outboards. Volvo Penta inboards are available on both Commuter 12 and Tender 12, with optional assisted docking package with joystick control. Both systems make close-quarter maneuvering effortless and safe.
The optional hydraulic swim platform for outboard engines brings guests closer to the water and serves as a passerelle when moored. New windscreen wiper systems and updated illumination enhance visibility and ambiance across all models. New aft deck seating arrangement with side cushions creates additional seating possibilities on the aft sides of the deck, transforming storage areas into comfortable social spaces.
Fast and seaworthy
C12 offers the same solid handling and seaworthiness as the T12. The speed register is between 20-40+ knots and it can easily handle long distances at high speed while maintaining comfort. The range is 205 nautical miles with outboard and 285 nautical miles with inboard.
The 12-series models are built on the same well-balanced, air-lubricated twin stepped hull that has very good high-speed characteristics combined with low planning threshold. The hull has a sharp bow section for splitting the waves and an added “flare” leads away water spray so that the boat runs dry. The boat is equipped with two Mercury Verado V8 300 as standard.
“C12 is a multifunctional Commuter that fits several markets with different needs. Regardless of the market, high speed, protected comfort and good seakeeping are valued. But if the boat is used on the Norwegian West Coast, around the Mediterranean or on the North American east coast, the needs will look different when traveling and at destination. Therefore, we see a clear advantage that the boat has naturally high flexibility and more uses than a traditional Commuter,” says Jonas Göthberg, Commercial Director at Nimbus.
Flexible spacious salon
The C12 is designed to easily transport up to 9 people fast, protected and comfortable year-round, regardless of weather conditions. What stands out is the flexibility of the boat which gives it more uses.
The heart of the boat is the cozy spacious salon with large light inlets and a seating arrangement that can easily be adjusted depending on activity. For example, transport for 9 people in the direction of travel, dinette for lunch or a large u-sofa for socializing. The flexibility comes from the fact that the two sofas can be folded and moved to different positions depending on the desired functionality with simple handles and that the table can be raised, lowered, rotated and folded. The salon has several easily accessible stowage compartments.
The high ceiling height and natural lighting in the salon combined with fully opened side doors, open stern door and fully opened roof hatches gives the feel of an open boat.
The helm seats two people in typical snug Nimbus manner and has plenty of storage compartments. As a driver you can choose to stand or sit while driving. The dashboard has space for two 12-inch plotters. Options include professional suspension seats and joystick steering.
Wide passages for extra freedom of movement
Like the sibling T12, the C12 has plenty of social areas on deck, a wide walk-around with extra generous deck space and wide passageways that provide significantly good freedom of movement on board. The wide sliding doors allow two people to easily pass each other in the doorways without being crowded. The C12 is easy and convenient to board or disembark and is easy to load or unload.
The large aft deck can be used as a load surface and has a folding bench with fender holders. The aft deck holds an easily accessible storage space that measures 2500 liters intended for gear, tools and luggage. The swim platform and aft deck are well sized and can easily accommodate several people at the same time. There is an option of an extra external helm with plotter and joystick on the starboard aft deck.
The foredeck offers room for a divan and a sun bed as well as a large cargo hatch with access to the front cabin. Thanks to the large gunwale sides, the foredeck can also be used as a seating area and socializing space.
Below deck you will find a fully equipped galley, two separate cabins with space for two couples or a family of four and a spacious head with toilet and shower with sufficient headroom.
The C12 is prepared for air conditioning, diesel generator (genset), gyro stabilization, joystick steering, roof racks, professional suspension seats, solar panels and much more.
“Our ambition has been to create a multifunctional contemporary Commuter that feels natural to use for several activities such as fishing, swimming, socializing or vacation. It should be just as useful for social contexts in the sun as for transport in rain and cold. Normally we protect against the weather and wind, but the C12’s saloon can easily be opened in sunny weather and let in the sun to let everyone on board take in and enjoy the light. If there is too much sun, you simply fold out the sun protection or start the air conditioning.”
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Dynamic Positioning System
The perfect option when the driver wants to maintain the boat’s heading and position for a moment – when preparing for docking, waiting to refuel or for a bridge or lock to open.
When docking, the crew gets time to prepare fenders and lines totally stress-free. It also gives the driver time to safely plan a change in the route, or keep the position in large sea depths.
Repositioning enables you to automatically move and rotate the boat with a simple tap of the joystick, while still in DPS mode. This feature is perfect when making slight adjustments when wind and currents make manual operation difficult.
To engage the Dynamic Positioning System, the driver just presses a button on the Joystick control – and the boat’s position and heading is safely kept within a very limited area. By just moving the control levers, or pressing the button once again, the driver disengages the system
Joystick Docking
Joystick Docking makes docking easy and safe. The driver just pushes or rotates the joystick in the desired direction and the boat follows: forward, reverse, sideways, or spins on its own axis. It’s simple and logical, and all maneuvers are totally intuitive.
Complicated shift, throttle and steering wheel combinations are no longer needed when docking a boat. Joystick Docking makes close-quarter maneuvering easy, even fun.
Sophisticated software in the Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) system transforms the driver’s joystick movements into steering angles, gearshifts and throttle positions for intuitive maneuverability at both low and high speeds.
Quick facts
- Speed characteristics +40 knots, cruising speed 20-40 knots
- Walk-around design
- Spacious salon with large light inlets
- Sofas in salon with three functional modes (transport, dinette, u-sofa)
- Extra wide side doors and sliding glass door in aft
- 2 x electric glass roof hatches
- Extra-large aft stowage 2500 l
- Cargo hatch on fore deck with access to fore cabin
- Sun shade on fore deck and aft deck
- Double bed in forward cabin
- Mid cabin with double bed
- Separate head with shower
- Sunbed and divan on foredeck*
- Diesel generator and air conditioning*
- Humphree active stabilization*
- Gyroscopic stabilization*
- Joystick steering*
- Roof racks*
*optional equipment
Technical Specifications
| Length | 12,70 m |
| Width | 3,46 m |
| Weight incl. 2×425 hp engine | 6 850 kg |
| Draft | 0,9 m |
| Max Air Draft | 3,85 m |
| Fuel Capacity | 850 l |
| Fresh Water Capacity | 135 l |
| Black Water Tank | 80 l |
| Refrigerator Capacity | 75 l |
| Max people | 10/12 |
| Design Category | B/C |
| Number of beds | 4 (2+2) |
| Speed | +45 knots |
Engine Alternatives
Mercury Verado V8 2×300 hp
Mercury Verado V10 2×425 hp
Volvo Penta D4 DPI 2×320 hp
