Nimbus

“We have carefully selected some of the highlights from our best-selling boats, carefully refining the design and developing new functionality in order to make life as easy and comfortable as possible for everyone on board. The W9 has inherited a great deal of its design language and elements from our older, iconic models” explains Joacim Gustavsson, Chief Designer at Nimbus.

The cockpit provides protection for everyone on board with its large window screen. The interior layout and furniture arrangement is specially designed for social activities and entertaining in a variety of situations. One significant asset of the W9 is the unusual ease with which it can change use, for example when it’s time to take a dip after a meal on board.

“On many boats, it can often be complicated to change from one activity to another, requiring lifting, clearing away, screwing and unscrewing components and removing or putting out cushions. Aboard the W9, only a few simple actions are required to change the boat’s function from a dining area to sunbathing and swimming activities” says Joacim Gustavsson.

The central idea of this model is for all those aboard to enjoy themselves and socialise during the trip and under the open sky, said Joacim Gustavsson.
305 Drophead is an open day cruiser and built on the same platform as the award winning 305 Coupé. This means stylistically pure Scandinavian design focused on simplicity of usage and clever, functional solutions.
Simplicity is a catchword in our design process.

The 305 Drophead virtually breathes Scandinavian design and materials have been selected with care. The interior of the boat exudes sheer quality and feels spacious and airy. The boat is fitted with integrated ventilation and opening port lights for generous light intake. Bulkhead covers in light coloured materials reduce noise.

Mahogany fittings create a beautiful contrast with the lacquered surfaces and provide a warm atmosphere. Lighting is cleverly designed for both comfort and efficiency. The boat has two very comfortable cabins; the “owners cabin” and a side cabin, sharing the head and shower.

Using, owning and looking after a Nimbus should be simple and easy. Simplicity can sometimes be mistaken for less comfortable and less well built, but for us it means the opposite.

Everyone aboard is to feel safe and comfortable in the knowledge that the required functionality is integrated where it should be and that it really does work. We know that it is only then that people can really enjoy their boating and socialising aboard, says Joacim Gustavsson.
One example is the powered canvas hood cover, which folds down into an integrated cassette in the window frame at the touch of a button simple and elegant. When in place, the canvas roof shelters the entire cockpit, that is to say the helm, the wet bar and the dining area.

The four-seat dining table converts easily into a spare double berth. The front sofa to port can be turned so two people can travel facing front. The cockpit and aft deck fit seamlessly due to a wonderful choice of materials and the large 6-seater U-sofa aft perfect on sunny days for those coming along for the trip.
The cockpit features a fully equipped, glass-fibre wet bar with 65-litre fridge. The boat feels especially large owing to the integrated bathing platform, after-deck and cockpit being built on the same level. The spacious socialising areas make this boat perfect for entertaining friends.
Cockpit and aft deck materials are carefully selected to provide an elegant and comfortable atmosphere while being as hardwearing and maintenance-free as possible. All that is needed is to raise the hood cover when you leave the boat over-night.

from 4 to 20 knots, when normally boats produce large wake burn a lot of fuel. For the 305 Coupé we have designed a hull that rides comfortably throughout the entire speed range. In practice, the 305 has no real planing threshold and returns low fuel consumption at all speeds. Speed can be adjusted to weather conditions, which provides better safety, comfort and the best possible ride from which to appreciate your natural surroundings, said Mats Jacobsson, product development manager at Nimbus.

Based on the same Scandinavian design philosophy as her popular and award winning sisters 405 and 365 Coupé, the 305 Coupé will mark a new entry into Nimbus – popular Coupé series featuring the “sidewalk” concept.

“Sidewalk” is an asymmetrical deck layout where the side deck along the starboard side is extra wide and provides safe and generous freedom of movement. It becomes convenient and enjoyable to move about on-board from bow to stern, and easy to get on and off the boat along the entire starboard side. Maximum use is made of the interior volume, allowing the cockpit, saloon, lower deck and cabin to be larger than would otherwise be the case in a boat of this size. An important feature of the Nimbus sidewalk design concept is the large flush fitted sliding door to starboard. The sliding door provides quick access when docking alongside and enables manoeuvring the boat from a standing position on the side deck.

The helm has been maximised to provide the greatest possible flexibility and can be equipped with accessories according to individual requirements. Glued windows with a large, curved windscreen provide a great panoramic view. The saloon features large flat surfaces and is both light, airy and cosy, thanks to choice of materials and LED-lighting. The large glass roof and roof hatches provides generous light. A dinette solution provides plenty of room for four people and converts easily into a double berth. The dining table folds down into a cocktail table with glass holders, making the saloon a handy place for socialising. The galley is equipped with ceramic gas heated glass hob with integrated ventilation, Corian top, 65 litres refrigerator and extra refrigerator/freezer box below sofa (option).

“With our new Coupé models, we are reaching an entirely new and generally younger target audience, one that prioritises simplicity, quality and socialising. This process began with the introduction of the 365 Coupé side-walk design, which won European Powerboat of the Year 2012. Since then, all new Coupé side-walk models have been nominated for or won prizes. We are positive about the future and feel secure in the knowledge that we have a series of really great models stuffed with functionality that we know customers want” says Jonas Göthberg, Marketing Manager at Nimbus.

The interior of the 365 offers genuine quality with beautiful dark mahogany creating a delightful contrast to the light varnished surfaces and a feeling of warmth. The boat has two cabins – the master cabin and guest cabin with a common toilet. An innovation is that both cabins are equipped with high cupboards/wardrobes for increased storage. Bulkheads in cabins are fabric covered in light sound-absorbent material. LED lighting throughout the boat is well thought out and creates a cosy interior as well as being functional. Integrated ventilation makes a considerable difference to air circulation and quality.

Available space in the saloon has been maximised and it feels lighter and more spacious than the previous model.

The main reason being the extra-large glass roof for generous natural light and two large sunroofs (electric or manual) with integrated blinds. The saloon has large flat surfaces but still feels snug.

The reversible passenger sofa has space for two adults or one adult plus two children who can face in the direction of travel. The U-sofa in the saloon is large and has room for a large table, with ample space for four people to eat or six to relax in comfort. The U-sofa easily converts to an extra double bed.

The boat has laminated windows with a large arched front windshield, a new flush-fitting sliding door to starboard and a fully openable window to port.

The 365 Coupé is the second largest model in Nimbus award winning side-walk Coupé series. The side-walk design concept provides generous freedom of movement, making getting on and off the boat easy and safe and allowing ease-of-movement around the boat from bow to stern. The boat is equipped with solid pulpits in stainless steel for extra safety and a large integrated sunbed on the foredeck. Concealed on the starboard side you will find the fuel tank, septic tank discharge and improved efficiency drainage.

The boat has a large aft deck on the same level as bathing platform and saloon. The high frame and heavy door to the bathing platform give a feeling of security. In comparison to previous models, the L-sofa provides better comfort thanks to its greater depth and better back support. The table is also larger.

The boat has also been adapted for a smaller engine to meet stringent environmental requirements such as those for Lake Constance. Equipped with a single Volvo Penta D4-260 the boat becomes lighter, more fuel-efficient and get “smart speed” similar characteristics.

Matt finishes for minimal disturbance, handholds for safety in heavy seas and a flexible instrument panel that can be equipped with one large 16-inch plotter or two smaller models. All surfaces are treated with satin resistant matt lacquer that both reduces reflective glare and is easy to wipe clean.

The side door to starboard provides an access to the deck through and an extremely generous door opening. The sliding door enables manoeuvring or laying alongside from a standing position on the side deck – a function that is used often. The stainless-steel pulpits are divided in the middle allowing better and easier ingress and degress to and from the boat through the opening when laying alongside.

The entire boat is equipped with LED lighting.

The new modular galley provides more storage space and a wider range of opportunities to meet individual requirement. Options include gas, electric or induction hob, oven or microwave; extra cool box (36 litres), freezer or extra storage lockers. A kitchen fan and extra overhead lockers are also available as an option.

“We would never build a boat that is not considered practical in her natural element. Although we always try to make her as beautiful as possible, it is a balancing act. It is always easier to design beautiful lines if you don’t need to take functionality into account. Our customers are very conscious, and they appreciate our designs because they understand that we build crafts that are actually used at sea and not only look good in pictures or at boat shows. That is the secret of our success,” said Joacim Gustavsson, head designer at Nimbus Boats Sweden AB.

The “Sidewalk Design” is an asymmetrical deck layout where the side deck along the starboard side is extra wide, providing safe and generous freedom of movement. It makes moving about the boat from bow to stern much more convenient and enjoyable, as well as easy to get on and off the boat along the entire starboard side.

Maximum use is made of the interior volume, allowing the cockpit, salon, lower deck and cabin to be larger than would otherwise be the case in a boat of this size. An important feature of the Nimbus sidewalk concept is the large flush fitted sliding door to starboard. The sliding door provides quick access when docking alongside and enables the captain to maneuver the boat from a standing position on the side deck. The sidewalk concept also allows the use of the aft deck for various activities. And on the foredeck the extra space is used to integrate a large sun deck as a natural feature of the boat’s design.

The drive shaft with tunnel system is a well proven technology and has several advantages. The straighter shaft angle makes for a more efficient power line and thereby lower fuel consumption and more speed. It also allows for better course stability at low speeds and shallower draught.

“Boat Trim System” is standard on board and functions like trim tabs but is automatic with higher efficiency and speed. An upgrade to Humphree Interceptor System is also available.

Automatic mechanical ventilation in the engine room reduces the temperature and extends the life length of the engines and provides the best conditions for problem-free boat ownership. There is generously sized, strongly constructed aft stowage which is aluminum lined and fitted behind the engines.

All laminate in the boat is vacuum injected at the Nimbus boatyard in Mariestad, Sweden. Everything from hull, deck, superstructure, interior laminated surfaces and hatches.

“Divinycell” is used in the sandwich laminate, providing excellent insulation properties from both heat and cold and transports condensation away very efficiently. “Inner liner” and “head liner” are built entirely of fiberglass. The result is easy-to-clean, smooth surfaces in the stowage lockers, stowage areas, sides and ceiling. The vacuum injection method, in combination with high quality material and multilayer woven fiberglass matting, result in a hull and laminate that is insulated, strong and light.