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Nimbus unveils 12 series trio
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The Swedish builder has debuted the Weekender, Tender and Commuter editions of its new 12 series.
Nimbus Weekender 12; Photo: Boote Polch
Nimbus Boats debuted all three versions of its new 12 series at Boot Dusseldorf, where the Swedish builder – founded in 1968 – displayed a total of eight boats in Hall 4. A white-hulled Weekender 12 (semi-enclosed), green-hulled Tender 12 (open) and grey-hulled Commuter 12 (enclosed) were on display side by side, showing the different options available to customers.
The three models all share the same platform, based on the twin-stepped, air-lubricated, hull used for the 11 series but further stiffened by vacuum infusion. Furthermore, the 12 series boats are 41ft 7in (12.7m), with the extra foot compared to the 11 series due to an extended swim platform.
Nimbus Weekender 12 with wraparound hydraulic swim platform; Photo: Boote Polch
For outboard engines, Nimbus offers an optional wraparound hydraulic swim platform, which can also serve as a passarelle – an option displayed on the Weekender 12 at Boot.
Two 300hp Mercury Verado V8 outboard engines are offered as standard, with 425hp Mercury Verado V10s as an option, while the Commuter 12 and Tender 12 are also available with two 320hp Volvo Penta D4-DPI inboard engines. The shipyard predicts that the B10 category yachts, which have a beam of 11ft 4in, can achieve a top speed over 45 knots.
Other changes include a new hull decor with the Nimbus logo in polished stainless steel, new stainless steel railings, and custom-designed helm seats.
Nimbus Tender 12; Photo: Boote Polch
Like the Weekender model, the Tender version now also includes a balcony starboard of the main social area, which includes the brand’s signature flexible furniture.
Compared to the Tender 11, the Tender 12 has a longer, wider T-top with solar panels and acrylic see-through glass sections with sunblock. As well as a symmetrical, walkaround design, the main deck includes an aft sofa, U-shaped dinette and a triple-seat helm station.
The Weekender 12 is now offered with a hardtop or in a new Targa version with an arch and foldout canopy. Compared to the Tender 12, the asymmetrical Weekender 12 is distinguished by longer side windows, a single helm seat to starboard, extended seating areas on the port side, one main side passage to starboard, plus increased storage for gear and water toys.
Nimbus Commuter 12; Photo: Boote Polch
The Commuter 12, which has a fully enclosed deckhouse, features a re-designed outdoor aft deck with more usable space and a folding backrest on the sofa. The interior includes a galley to port, dinette with facing sofas to starboard, and a twin-seat helm. Each model includes a foredeck with integrated sunpad, and two cabins and a bathroom below deck.
The entire 12 Series also incorporates improvements to ventilation, lighting, sound routing and serviceability, plus new windscreen-wiper systems.
