Nimbus 405 Coupé

Christian Tiedt

 · 07.03.2013

Nimbus 405 CoupéPhoto: Nimbus Boats
Nimbus 405 Coupé
Nimbus is back - with the 405 Coupé. The new model is the largest in its series - and is set to be at least as successful as the smaller models...
The new Nimbus 405 Coupé: this is what it should look like.
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Nimbus 405 CoupéPhoto: Nimbus BoatsNimbus 405 Coupé

No reason for Scandinavian restraint: anyone who Nimbus knows that the new 405 Coupé will also be a well-designed boat. Although only computer drawings have been published so far, what can be seen on them is fully in keeping with the style and standard of the traditional Swedish shipyard.

Inspired by the success of the two smaller coupé models 335 and 365 (which won the title of "European Powerboat of the Year" in 2012), the decision was made to offer the concept one size larger. The most important design elements - such as the asymmetrical deck layout with the wide side deck to starboard - were also adopted for the 13.24 metre long 405.

Whether inside or outside - there is plenty of cushioned seating, as usual in a friendly Scandinavian look (and probably also in the familiar good workmanship). The saloon with sliding glass door and large sliding glass roof leads to the lower deck area, which offers a total of six berths in three cabins: two in the bow cabin and two amidships in the lower deck area. There are also two WCs, one of which also has a shower.

According to the shipyard, the 405 Coupé should be "modern, solid and comfortable"; an assessment that should certainly be achieved. But the necessary motorisation is also provided for: there is a choice of two twin Volvo Penta systems, either two D4-300s with a total of 600 hp, or a twin pack of the even more powerful D6-370 with a combined 740 hp. This turns the empty 8800 kg GRP boat into a semi-glider and has enough power reserves to cope with the sea conditions that can be encountered in the CE category B area.

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