W9

We'd like to think you instinctively feel it's not just our passion for boating or the quality of craftsmanship that sets Nimbus apart. It's the result of generations of experience made stronger by modern technology.

Here below you can experience the Nimbus W9 up-close in a virtual tour.

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

Functional Scandinavian design

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. Watch the video to learn more about Nimbus W9.

"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 recognized 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.

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 center 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.

“We realize 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.” explains Jonas Göthberg, Commercial Director at Nimbus.

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.

“On many boats, 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. Aboard 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.

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.

Mats Jacobsson
Technical Director at Nimbus

Nimbus T9 and W9 comparison

In-depth comparison of two remarkable vessels, the Nimbus T9 and the W9, side by side. Whether you're a seasoned boater or a newcomer to the nautical lifestyle, this comparison will help you make an informed decision when choosing your next waterborne adventure.

- Completely new air lubricated stepped hull design, built for exceptional seaworthiness and handling
- Minimal planning threshold razor sharp bow section
- Speed characteristics +40 knots, cruising 20-35 knots
- Sidewalk design
- Double bed in fore cabin with separate head and integrated ventilation
- Large L-sofa in cockpit that converts to sunbed during day time and serves as double bed at night
- Large galley in cockpit with 65-liter refrigerator
- Gas (LPG) or electric hob*
- Nimbus crockery and cutler for 6 people
- Dashboard can be fitted with 9″, 12″, 16″, or twin 12″ plotters
- T-Top with fishing rod holders and roof racks*
- Sunshade on foredeck*
- Multiple canopy solutions*
- Eco-Teak or Teak deck*
- Electric windlass*
- Diesel heater / defroster*
- Multiple navigation equipment*
- Sunbed on fore deck with integrated cushion/ cover solution
- Window frame with integrated canopy solution
- Great choice of equipment for personalization
*Optional Equipment

Mercury Verado 250 hp (COLD FUSION WHITE)
Bow thruster
Zipwake dynamic trim-control system
Simrad Plotter, NSX 9"
Shower on aft deck
Fresh water system
Seperate head with wash basin
Galley with fresh water and 65-liter refrigerator
Lightning package
Stainless steel pulpit
Carpets and decoration pillows
Table in cockpit
Sunbed on aft deck