Since its first model, the Nimbus 26, introduced in 1969, the Swedish manufacturer Nimbus has built a history around the same philosophy: creating elegant, functional boats designed primarily for life on board. Over the decades, the range has significantly expanded, from the early cabin cruisers to the Nova, Coupé, Commander models, and more recently, the W, T, C, and Sport series.
Here is a retrospective of the main Nimbus models
The 405 Flybridge combines the qualities of the 405 Coupe with additional exterior space located on the roof. It is aimed at boaters seeking more freedom in arranging their living spaces.
The 21 Nova is one of the developments in the Nova family. Compact and versatile, it features the characteristics that have built the reputation of this generation of Nimbus.
The 405 Coupé broadly echoes the Nimbus Coupé concept: protected circulation, a spacious interior living area, and a cockpit designed to enjoy the sea.
The model appears in the historical databases with production starting in 2010.
The 34 Nova is a family cruiser from the Nova generation. It combines performance, comfort, and the capacity to spend several days onboard.
The 31 Nova HT offers a hard-top configuration designed to enhance cockpit protection while maintaining a sporty character.
The Nova S adopts the Nova concept in a more open and sporty configuration.
The 27 Nova HT offers a compact cabin and a protected outdoor space, particularly suitable for family outings.
The 43 Nova represents one of the major units of the Nova generation. It combines the qualities of a large cruiser with a design intended for long-distance navigation.
The 335 Coupe continues the evolution of the Coupe family with an intermediate size and a layout designed for family cruising.
The Coupé 30 N reinterprets Nimbus's traditional principles in a compact format: protection, comfort, and secure circulation.
The 365 Coupe quickly becomes a benchmark in the Nimbus range. Its lateral circulation concept and highly functional layout signal the philosophy of modern Coupe Cruisers.
The 435 is a large model from the Commander family, more oriented towards cruising and long stays.
The 27 Nova S combines the sporty character of the Nova range with genuine cruising capability.
The 380 Coupe marks an important milestone in Nimbus's history. Its production coincides with the introduction of serial manufacturing of hulls made through vacuum infusion technology, which Nimbus adopted starting in 2004.
The 30 Nova S offers a sporty interpretation of the Nova concept, with more space and cruising capabilities.
The Commander 340 belongs to a family more oriented towards cruising and long-distance navigation.
The 42 Nova is one of the largest models in the Nova range. It offers a true living space intended for extended cruises.
The 475 is one of the largest units in the Commander family.
The 410 adopts the Commander philosophy in an intermediate size.
The Coque 32 develops the Nimbus protected cruiser concept in a family-oriented format.
The 35 Nova is part of the Nova generation, which marks a significant evolution in Nimbus design. The Nova R series, introduced in 2000, is notably the first Nimbus range produced in series to feature Step Carines.
The 350 Coupe continues the tradition of protected cabin cruising boats.
The R230 belongs to the Nova R generation and is one of the first Nimbus step-bridge series production boats.
The 380 Coupe represents one of the major cruisers of the previous generation.
The Commander 380 is designed for recreational sailors seeking more space and autonomy.
The R300 is part of the first generation of Nimbus boats with steps hulls.
The R250 belongs to the first generation Nova R, developed around new high-performance hulls.
This period is also marked by an exceptional collaboration with the Italian designerNuccio Bertone, which gives birth to a very special edition of the Nimbus 26 DC: the26 DC Epoca.
The Avanta is a family of particularly elegant cruisers, designed for family cruising.
The Max II is a versatile cruiser from the late 1990s.
Coupe 26 reflects Nimbus's historic dimensions in a more modern generation.
The 29 Nova belongs to the Nova family, with a layout designed for outings and cruising.
The 33 Nova increases living space onboard and targets family cruising.
The 345 Coupé expands on the protected Nimbus cruiser concept.
The 20 Nova reinterprets the philosophy of the Nova range in a compact format.
The 370 Coupe is one of the major Nimbus cruisers of the decade.
The Carisma 380 offers a more luxurious approach to Nimbus cruising.
The 340 Coupe combines the qualities of a family cruiser with Nimbus's protected navigation philosophy.
The Coupé 280 is a compact cruiser particularly suitable for family outings and weekends.
The 31 M completes the Nimbus Coupe family.
The 310 Coupé adopts Nimbus's formula in an intermediate size.
The 19 Nova becomes one of the brand's iconic small models. It combines simplicity, comfort, and sporty character.
The 340 Avanta belongs to the generation of the large Avanta cruisers.
Coupé 31 develops the protected cruiser concept in a family-friendly format.
The 3400 Europa is part of the large Nimbus cruisers from that era.
With the 37 Trawler, Nimbus ventures into a boat style that is more oriented towards cruising and self-sufficiency.
The Carisma 37 represents another interpretation of the large Nimbus cruiser.
The Coupe 33 is a large family cruiser.
The 22 Nova brings the Nova concept in a more compact format.
The 26 Nova takes the legendary name of the first Nimbus, adapting it for a new generation.
The Cume 27 is part of the Nimbus cruisers generation from the late 1980s.
The 42 Mega is part of Nimbus's large units of this generation.
The 26 Epoca will become especially famous in the history of Nimbus, notably thanks to its subsequent evolution designed with Nuccio Bertone.
The 26 C features the renowned platform of the Nimbus 26 in a new generation.
This 22-foot family boat represents one of the many compact variations of Nimbus.
The 33 Avanta is part of Nimbus's range of more spacious cruisers.
The 27 Familia is designed around family use and the possibility of spending several days on board.
The 29 DC offers a layout more oriented towards day trips and outdoor activities.
A special version of the 29 DC.
The 31 Ultima completes the Nimbus cruiser range.
The 35 Corona is a large family model from the late 1980s.
The 3400 Europa marks a new milestone in the evolution of the large Nimbus cruisers.
This period is also technologically significant: Nimbus began to use sandwich constructions made of composite materials in the mid-1980s.
The 21 DC is a small versatile day cruiser.
The 22 DC offers more space while maintaining a compact size.
The 26 DC becomes one of the brand's iconic models. Its evolution will span several generations and notably give birth to the exceptional 26 DC Epoca.
The 35 DC translates the concept of a day cruiser into a much larger boat.
The 28 DC offers a balance between performance, outdoor space, and cruising capabilities.
The 3003 belongs to the large cruisers of the 1980s generation.
First generation of the 21 DC, designed as a compact and sporty day cruiser.
The 4000 is one of the major Nimbus models of this generation.
The 2700 develops the family cruiser concept in a larger format.
The 3000 belongs to the generation of the large Nimbus cruisers.
The 3100 completes the range of large cruising models.
The 4004 is an evolution of the 4000.
The 2600 belongs to the first major generation of Nimbus after the success of the Nimbus 26.
The 3000 signifies Nimbus's intention to offer larger boats that are more oriented towards cruising.
The Nimbus 800 Turbo becomes one of the most well-known models of the brand in the 1980s. It is notably associated withBjörn Borg, who participates in Nimbus's communication about the model.
It all begins here.
TheNimbus 26is the first boat produced by Nimbus. The first five units are built at the very beginning of the adventure and the model was launched in 1969. As early as the following year, the Nimbus 26 received the title ofBoat of the Year, giving the young Swedish shipyard immediate recognition.
With its cabin cruiser design, comfort, and ability to sail just as well with family as on a cruise, the Nimbus 26 lays the foundation for what will become the brand's identity:a boat designed around real life onboard.
From this first Nimbus 26 to the new onesSport Tender 42, Sport Weekender 42 and Sport Coupé 42More than half a century separates the first boats built by the shipyard from its current range.
Yet, the common thread has remained surprisingly constant:Scandinavian design, functionality, safety, comfort, and the joy of living on the water.
Nimbus has thus evolved its boats with their era: from the first cabin cruisers to the Nova and Coupé family models, then to the R, Commander, Tender, Weekender, and Commuter series, up to the new Sport Cruisers that today reinterpret the brand's traditional principles.
Since 1968, Nimbus has not just been building boats. The brand envisions ways to experience the sea.
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