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Nimbus flagship wins European award
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The Swedish brand’s biggest motoryacht has enjoyed acclaim at one of Europe’s most prestigious powerboat awards.
The Nimbus 495 Flybridge has an overall length of 49ft 7in
The Nimbus 495 Flybridge was named European Powerboat of the Year in the ‘Up to 18m’ category, meaning the 49ft 7in model triumphed over competitor models up to 59ft long. The jury for the award comprised representatives of eight of the leading European powerboat magazines.
Nimbus, whose dealers in Asia include Asiamarine, stated that “the judges highlighted the meticulous attention to detail in the design of the Nimbus 495, including its high-quality craftsmanship, efficient use of space, and strong emphasis on safety and stability at sea”. The Swedish brand said the boat’s impressive fuel efficiency and environmentally conscious construction also contributed to the award.
The swim platform and enclosable cockpit
“We are very happy and grateful that the Nimbus 495 Flybridge has received this international award,” said Joacim Gustavsson, Head of Design at Nimbus Group, which includes Alukin, Aquador, EdgeWater, Falcon and Paragon. “With the 495 Fly, we want to magnify the coupé concept, while further consolidating Nimbus’s heritage from earlier and existing coupé models.”
Mats Jacobsson, Nimbus Group’s Technical Director, added: “This award is proof that our in-house design team can create a yacht in this world class from concept to production, and that our fantastic boat builders in the Nimbus factories can deliver the highest quality.”
The flybridge can be covered by a bimini
The 495 Flybridge is part of the builder’s Coupé Cruisers range, although Nimbus is best known in Asia for its enclosed Commuter, semi-enclosed Weekender and open Tender versions of the 8, 9 and 11 motorboat lines.
With an overall length of almost 50ft and a beam of 14ft 9in, the 495 Flybridge is a huge step up from the 405 Flybridge – currently the second-biggest model in the Nimbus portfolio – and makes it a direct competitor of models from some of the leading luxury motoryacht builders in Italy, UK and France.
Jonas Göthberg, Commercial Director of Nimbus, said: “We are extremely proud that our first entrance in this category dominated by big Mediterranean shipyards has won this prestigious award. The 495 Flybridge is a floating home, an ‘Island of its own’ that is both comfortable and safe, allowing you to feel embraced. It’s the perfect boat for extended voyages and easy to handle.”
The flexible dining area in the saloon
“The European Powerboat of the Year award is a prestigious honour that celebrates excellence in the powerboat industry, and the Nimbus 495 Flybridge’s win solidifies its place as a leader in the luxury motorboat segment.”
