A sports cruiser meets living comfort
The Sport Coupé 35 shares its body with the model we are already familiar with Sport Tender 35, which made its debut at the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival and was nominated for the European Powerboat of the Year 2027 was nominated. The air-lubricated two-stage hull, with its sharp bow and deeper V-shaped stern, is manufactured using the vacuum infusion process and in a single piece with a Divinycell core – making it light, rigid and well-insulated. During the test run, the Sport Tender 35, powered by two Mercury Verado V8 300 engines, reached an impressive 48.5 knots.
Chief designer Joacim Gustavsson sums up the concept: “In the automotive world, a coupé is the epitome of sportiness – low, sleek and fast. At Nimbus, a coupé is the boat you live on. We’ve designed the 35’ hull to handle everything a day on the water demands – and then we’ve added everything a Nimbus Coupé is known for.”
The Sidewalk: A clever deck layout
A key feature is the distinctive ‘sidewalk’ – the asymmetrical deck layout that was already a feature of the model 365 Coupé which won the European Powerboat of the Year 2012 award. On the starboard side, an extra-wide gangway runs from stern to bow, allowing passengers to move safely around on board. On the port side, the deck is raised, creating more space for the saloon and providing generous headroom on the way to the central cabin.
Salon and interior design
At the heart of the Sport Coupé 35 is the fully-fledged saloon with a dinette that can be used in a variety of ways: as a dining table for a proper dinner with crockery and glasses, as a cosy lounge with an optional screen of up to 40 inches – or as a bed for the night on board. The front bench seat can be folded down whilst the boat is underway, so that passengers sit facing the direction of travel. The galley is fully integrated into the saloon and features a gas or electric hob as well as a double sink.
Below deck, the Sport Coupé 35 features a spacious forward cabin with a wide double bed, a mid-cabin and a wet room with a shower. Wardrobes are fitted as standard – designed for longer cruises.
Spacious outdoor areas
The foredeck can seat up to eight people around a table and can be fitted with sun loungers. The aft deck, featuring an L-shaped sofa for five to six people and a fold-out side platform, is the perfect place to relax. The sun canopy is integrated into the design from the outset and can be closed in seconds.
At the helm, a new sliding window with an integrated lock and a small hatch in the side of the boat – known in the USA as a ‘dive door’ – ensure easy entry and exit. In combination with the Mercury With joystick steering and an integrated bow thruster, manoeuvring is a breeze, even in tight harbours.
In terms of engine options, there is a choice of Mercury outboard engines – either a single V10 or two V8 300s – as well as a Volvo Penta D6 inboard engine.
Nimbus CEO Johan Inden sums it up: “The Sport Coupé 35 is a boat for all year round – whether for a day trip, a longer voyage or a whole summer on board. That, to us, is what ‘Crafted for Living’ means.”
The world premiere of the Nimbus Sport Coupé 35 will take place at boot Düsseldorf from 23 to 31 January 2027.
Ralf Marquard
Deputy Editor in Chief BOOTE
