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gennaio 26, 2018 - Nimbus

World premiere of the Nimbus W9 – the day cruiser for an active lifestyle

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Our legacy evolved

Boot in Düsseldorf will see the world premiere of the new W9, a reinterpretation of the classic #nimbus day cruiser intended for those with an active lifestyle. The W9 is a high-speed day cruiser and weekend boat for social activities, offering overnight accommodation for 4 people. The W9 can be equipped with an inboard or outboard engine and is the first boat in an entirely new series of eight models.

It is immediately apparent that the W9 is an entirely new boat, as its design language deviates from that normally associated with the #nimbus range. However, if you know your #nimbus history and you look a little more closely, you will soon discover that the boat has lots of #nimbus DNA and is fully loaded with functionality and design elements from previous models.

“We have carefully selected some of the highlights from our best-selling boats, carefully refining the design and developing new functionality in order to make life as easy and comfortable as possible for everyone on board. The W9 has inherited a great deal of its design language and elements from our older, iconic models,” explains Joacim Gustavsson, Chief Designer at #nimbus.

Among the design elements that will be easily recognised are the interior layout, which has many similarities to the 26 Epoca and 32 Ballista, the broad fore deck for extra safety and ease of boarding and disembarking, a feature of the Max II, the design of the side windows from the 22 Spectra, the design and function of the window frame with integrated canvas hood cover from the 305 Drophead, the air-lubricated stepped hull introduced to the #nimbus family with the R-series in 2000, and much more.

Excellent seaworthiness… and speed

The W9’s hull is long, with a sharp bow section and a relatively flat hull at the stern. The #nimbus development team has purposely made every effort to maintain a low centre of gravity and to obtain a beneficial length to width ratio that causes the boat to take a certain wavelength and cover the ocean safely. The new hull makes the W9 fast, with a maximum speed of +40 knots.

“Our aim was to ensure that the boat was secure and harmonic at all speeds, especially between 20-35 knots, and also have a minimal planing threshold. Those who have test driven the W9 up to now have experienced precisely that. The fact that – due to its excellent balance, stability and well-defined flair – the boat remains extremely dry without excessive spray, only increases the sense of security. It certainly feels as if we’ve succeeded,” says Mats Jacobsson, Technical Director at #nimbus.

The W9 is the first model in an entirely new series. The new #nimbus series will be available in three hull lengths: 8, 9 and 11 metres. The series consists of three different models for specific areas of use. The Weekender (W9, W11) for day, weekend trips and social activities, the Tender (T8, T9, T11) for all types of day-to-day activities, transportation, water sports and leisure, and the Commuter (C8, C9, C11) for year-round transportation.

“We realise the importance of meeting the needs of a larger target group by offering boats with great flexibility for various areas of use, based on a single platform. As things look today, these needs vary from long, year-round transportation in northern Norway to short, speedy day trips in the Mediterranean, and everything in between. We are also aware that engine requirements vary depending on the intended use. This is why the customer themselves can decide between a diesel or petrol inboard engine or an outboard engine,” explains Jonas Göthberg, Commercial Director at #nimbus.

Functional design executed with care

The W9 features the prize-winning #nimbus Sidewalk design. This provides the boat with generous space for its size and also makes it safe to move around the boat and foredeck. Clear walkways around the entire boat increase safety and provide a sense of security both in port and at sea.

The bow design is new and is the result of a desire to draw out the water line as far as possible to achieve the desired cruising characteristics. The bow angle facilitates an integrated front anchor winch and reduces the risk of collision when docking on rocks.

The cockpit provides protection for everyone on board with its large window screen. The interior layout and furniture arrangement is specially designed for social activities and entertaining in a variety of situations. One significant asset of the W9 is the unusual ease with which it can change use, for example when it’s time to take a dip after a meal on board.

“It can often be complicated to change from one activity to another, requiring lifting, clearing away, screwing and unscrewing components and removing or putting out cushions. On board the W9, only a few simple actions are required to change the boat’s function from a dining area to sunbathing and swimming activities,” says Joacim Gustavsson

Who is the W9 intended for?

The W9 is intended for those looking for a well-equipped, somewhat faster day cruiser with obvious #nimbus DNA; a boat for those who value functional Scandinavian design, simplicity, safety, security and attention to details.

More information on the press release