Nimbus introduces an enclosed version of its new 35-foot cruiser
Nimbus Group has released the first official pictures of the Sport Coupé 35, an all-season motor cruiser scheduled to make its world premiere at boot Düsseldorf from 23 to 31 January 2027. The October 7 announcement extends the Swedish builder's Sport Cruiser 35 family beyond the already introduced Sport Tender 35, giving owners an enclosed alternative on a shared platform.
The company's approach is to combine the hull and manoeuvring characteristics of a sports cruiser with the warmer saloon and sheltered living spaces associated with a traditional Nimbus Coupé. The model has been shown through builder renderings rather than a finished boat on public display, and Nimbus says further specifications will be confirmed at the German exhibition.
The Sport Cruiser 35 programme is planned around three variations—the Tender, Weekender and Coupé—sharing a core hull concept. That arrangement allows Nimbus to offer different accommodation priorities without designing an unrelated underwater body for every version.
A 10.8-metre hull designed for practical cruising
Nimbus lists the Sport Coupé 35 at 10.80 metres overall, with a 3.20-metre beam and a light displacement of approximately 4,524 kilograms. The hull uses twin steps and air-lubrication features intended to help it move efficiently through the water, while the structure is built from vacuum-infused sandwich material.
The manufacturer's published dimensions place the new model comfortably within the sub-24-metre luxury-yacht market, where owners often want to drive their own boats and still accommodate family or friends overnight. At this size, the way a yacht handles following seas and spray is often more useful than maximum speed alone.
The open Sport Tender 35 sharing the hull reportedly reached 48.5 knots in Mercury Marine tests with twin 300hp outboards in August. That is a result for the related Tender model, not a verified speed for the heavier enclosed Coupé, whose final trials and individual configurations must be assessed separately.
The enclosed saloon makes a different ownership proposition
The distinguishing feature is the full-width living space under a solid roof, designed so that passengers can remain together at a table or in the saloon when conditions are cold, wet or windy. Nimbus describes a layout with a galley in the shared accommodation area, while circulation leads to dedicated spaces for swimming, fishing and relaxation on deck.
An enclosed helm and saloon are particularly useful for northern European owners who may operate through spring and autumn rather than confining boating to summer weekends. Better weather protection can improve the practicality of a coastal passage, although clear sightlines, ventilation and access for line handling still deserve direct inspection.
The standard of finish and exact cabin arrangement will matter to anyone hoping to stay aboard for longer than a day. The published concept establishes the intended lifestyle but does not replace an inspection of a production boat, especially when headroom, stowage and engine noise can influence day-to-day comfort.
Propulsion choices and what buyers should check at Düsseldorf
Nimbus lists Mercury outboard options including a single V10 engine or twin V8 300 units, together with a Volvo Penta D6 inboard alternative. Those choices create different trade-offs in cockpit space, stern access, maintenance arrangements and cruising performance, rather than simply providing more or less power.
The design information also identifies a 620-litre fuel tank, 80 litres of fresh water and a combined black-and-grey-water tank. Prospective owners should match these capacities to the number of passengers, the availability of marina services and their expected time away from shore power.
Other equipment under consideration includes climate control and electrical systems designed for nights aboard, but buyers should verify what is included in the version sold in their market. The manufacturer describes category B operation for six people and category C for ten, subject to the applicable certification and equipment configuration.
The Sport Coupé 35 is a confirmed forthcoming model, not a yacht already delivered or independently sea-trialled in Coupé form. Its official Nimbus rendering illustrates the proposed exterior and will be most useful alongside actual specification sheets and hands-on inspection at the January premiere.
