Nimbus, the Swedish boatbuilder whose boats have been admired in the European market for decades (tennis star Björn Borg promoted the brand in the 1980s), has announced plans for a new flagship. The Nimbus 465 Coupé, dubbed The Voyager, is designed as “a vessel for long-distance exploration,” according to the builder.
The 465 Coupé indicates that Nimbus, after entering the U.S. with its dayboats in 2017, is now also going after the fast trawler market. The first 465 will be powered by twin 480-hp Volvo IPS650 pods, but Nimbus is also planning a hybrid-powered version and an all-electric displacement version with a generator to feed the battery pack and electric motor. The first twin-Volvo-powered hull is slated to have a top speed of 27 knots and a range of more than 450 nautical miles.
The 465 will have the option for two or three cabins. The standard layout includes the owner’s full-beam cabin amidships, with an en suite head and shower, and the VIP cabin with a double bed and access to the second head and shower in the bow. The third cabin on the starboard side can be outfitted with twin bunks or can be used as a study or utility room.
The galley will be near the aft deck, serving a dining area forward to port. A sofa and single helm are to starboard with a door opening to the side deck. The bow will feature a large sun pad and a cantilevered hydraulic swim platform will be aft.
The first hull will launch in the summer of 2024 and first deliveries to U.S. customers will begin in 2025.
