Nimbus T11 test drive and review | The best of a new breed of boats | Motor Boat & Yachting

The largest of the Swedish yard’s range of sporty day boats is a 40-footer with a difference. Hugo takes a test drive of the Nimbus T11...
(Filmed before the coronavirus lockdown came into effect in the UK)
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[@chrish2996]

Hi Hugo. Thats a great no area missed and well presented commentary. The video clarity was excellent. Awesome. Thanks

[@jjrdias]

Thank you for mentioning the price. Beats having to snoop around the net for an approximate one.

[@vincentmartin4097]

Thank you for the review of this boat. I have been collecting and comparing reviews on this boat because I am looking at from a business point of view.

[@philbrennan6262]

I have been really liking the videos on Axopar boats. But wow I love this boat👍

[@Sailnboard]

Just took a sea trial on this boat in 3-4’ solid seas with some confusion to the conditions and we were comfortably doing 25-30 kts and not spilling our coffee and having a blast. Lots of confidence and it doesn’t feel like a 40’ boat yet offers much more volume and weekending a over an Axopar yet still fun to drive

[@sxshigaming4342]

Really nice I like it

[@8MoonsOfJupiter]

Having watched endless videos of boats coming in an out of Haulover Inlet in Miami, that part of the world just worships boats like this - centre-console party boats with big outboards (and plenty of them). They are an enormously popular style of boat and perfect for places where it's warm/hot and sunny and the Nimbus T11 will fit in perfectly there. Personally, I don't understand the appeal as they are such narrow-focus 'good time' boats so I find it hard to take them seriously. Still, this is an excellent example of the style and I'm sure it will sell will in the right market as its a classy package.

[@dennied7826]

center console party boats often have way more deck space than this offers for fishing and such (what centers consoles came out of) It looks like Nimbus was trying to get there but when you consider that outboards are only an add-on, the whole boat just appears to be a shody Swiss Army knife.

[@godfreyschembri9812]

Beautiful boat and very nice layout inside out but next model needs to be like 40 cm deck raised up so you get more headroom a specially the aft cabin .

[@thomaslavigne711]

Axopar 37 for the money is a much faster better handling and gas saving/efficient weekend boat that rides like a charm with a twin step hull for choppy and large waves. Oh ya Axopar 37 is about $100,000. US cheaper than the Nimbus T11 at $350,000.00

[@nicomeier8098]

The second sleeping quarters is like a dungeon. I would use it for storage only, way to claustrofobic. . Apart from that, nice boat, very complete but not fair to compare it to the Axopar (closed cabin). The Axopar is, I think, more stylish, sleeker and faster too.

[@Mahalo_83]

So you’d have the kids share the v berth with you and the wife?

[@crazyjay7676]

If I woke up happy with my impressive morning wood I would get wedged into that second bunk.

[@stephans1990]

I hope the ceiling is made of a soft material, I would bump my head every morning in that space.

[@soomalainensoomalainen7342]

Nimbus is a premium, stylish brand. Axopar 'cheap' brand

[@C5drummer]

I absolutely appreciate how well-done this is showing the features of the boat, etc., but music over the sea trial is a little disappointing...Guess more info will be in the magazine article? One thing I noticed at the end...Everything looked soaked on the boat at the end of the sea trial and the waterway didn't look all that choppy of a day, including running through the camera boat's wake. Not sure if passengers would appreciate so much salt spray. Of course, the wind may have been howling that day as a crosswind, I'm guessing. I've never been on a Nimbus, but it looks like it might be a bit of a wet boat while running. Maybe not...Maybe I just don't understand European boat design as well. :) Nonetheless, its still well done for an overview.

[@clifsterrrett5879]

Nice boat but the Axopar would still be my choice

[@gopher1471]

I would have preferred to hear the boat and engine not lift music. The interior was very good, loved the separate heads. Handling, having driven the Axopar more than once or twice, I think it has the edge on handling and is a £150 k cheaper dependent on fit out. As the saying goes , you pay's your money and take's your choice. Very nice and a lot cheaper than pursuits, scouts and whalers.

[@wassawbound2926]

New breed? It’s an old wood hull design with some modern updates?

[@markjennings2315]

Very small interior for such a long boat!. Rest is Ok in warm location but too exposed up top for UK type weather.

[@larou14]

Very very nice boat, I love it ! Bravo !!! 👀👌❤😎

[@christophervilliers8395]

I would go for the d6.s engines.

[@KevLaj]

A not very subtle rip off of the Axopar! I'd choose the Axopar 37 XC over this every time. Much better value. A T-top boat of this size in British waters would be a brave choice.

[@BilldalSWE]

Thats like comparing apples and oranges... The Nimbus C11 would be the closest Nimbus equivalent to the 37 XC. Totally agree that Axopars offers fantastic value. (I have a 28AC myself) But the fit and finishes on any Nimbus is a step up from Axopar (or from most boats the same size) and the extra length and higher freeboards in this case will make a difference in rough seas.

[@SuperWolffie]

I like the Axopar and its concept. This must be a lot heavier and more expensive.

[@napalmhotdog4365]

And nicer

[@Snoozzzzzze]

Lovely boat if you live somewhere that is always warm and has zero theft. 🤔

[@user-dd3ny6ni2p]

At the cruising speed of 32 knots the rpm? Do you know what was the consumption and the rpm at the speed of 27 - 30 knots?

[@MotorBoatYachting]

At 32 knots the RPM is 5,000. At 27 knots, the rpm is 4,500 and the consumption is 85lph.

[@WattsUpDev]

The Axopar wins due to their layout and use of space. The Nimbus berth gave me nightmares

[@PhilbyFavourites]

WattsUpDev: with the Axopar you have to use the heads open in the saloon.....stylish......

[@eddu4361]

Nice really modern nimbus. Now it’s time to modernize their coups too. They really need one!

[@fmartmart8099]

I mean it's a beautifully engineered boat, I'm not sure I understand the appeal though. Dayboat with fishing capabilities? What is the mission for this boat?

[@colintraveller]

It does look it has potential for being a fishing boat .. but for 350,000 NAHHHH You would want the helm to be better secured from the elements as it is it's far too open

[@visionist7]

It's a summer weekender

[@hpqzhpqz9688]

@@colintraveller Agree. Down here in New Zealand the modifications I would want to to make to set it up for fishing with some closed in space topside for protection when running in rough seas mean I would murder about half of it. Plenty of far more practical options around for less money. I like it though. Looks like a lot of fun, built for a different market is all. Maybe if I ever find myself in the Bahama's or Florida.

[@user-dd3ny6ni2p]

What is the cruise speed at what rpm and what is the consumption at this speed? How many people are you on the boat during the test and how many liters of water and petrol did you have?

[@MotorBoatYachting]

Her fast cruising speed is 32 knots, at that speed the consumption is 105lph for a range of 209nm. Slowing down to 9.5 knots boosts the range to 280nm. We tested with a crew of 2 people, carrying 510l of fuel (60% full) and 135l of water.

[@user-dd3ny6ni2p]

Motor Boat & Yachting thank you very much for you response. At the cruising speed of 32 knots the rpm? Do you know what was the consumption and the rpm at the speed of 27 - 30 knots?

[@jamielancaster01]

Excellent video! Also, Thank you for giving imperial measurements for we Americans! GSTQ😃

[@MotorBoatYachting]

Happy to oblige :-)

[@rwg2626]

Been waiting for this, my problem with this boat is the rear seating, it’s trying to hard to do too many things, I would prefer a big full width u seating area, how many times do you really want to take 9 people out on a day boat, yep that’s right none

[@BilldalSWE]

Nimbus is Swedish. In Sweden (and Norway/Finland) it's very common to take loads of people out over the day since you don't actually stay on the boat. You'd moor bow first on any of the tens of thousands of small islands like this kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKrYq2B-frp8f9k That said I can absolutely see the T-top version do well as a dayboat in the Med or Florida if you just don't fill upp all 9 seats. Or as a tender to larger yachts.

[@rwg2626]

GötetSWE yep did have a Aquador 26 and it was so much boat for its size for when I lived in Jersey, but also a med dayboat

[@dennied7826]

Yeah I could see this being used as a tender or people hauler sort of a boat, as even a weekender this thing is a bit of an odd duck in its layout and thats not even coming to the price, for forty feet and $350K I'm just not seeing it.

[@colintraveller]

Looks more like something that would be more suited as a boat that would reside in the hull of a Large Yacht . As for everyday use especially here in the UK!!. You would have to have serious balls .. to endure the crap cold weather that is the norm for the UK .. and the open stern why !! . I noticed that that the sun bathing pads on the bow .. isn't well secured if the wind was any stronger it would be ripped off and also noticed seating had water spray on it .. Why ruin the demo with by adding music ????? Care to explain that please

[@boxhawk5070]

A little too dayboaty for me for the size.

[@malmotumotu5218]

Nice lay out boat but I still think the hull of the Axopar is a more soft ride on a choppy sea than this Nimbus

[@visionist7]

Deeper V I expect

[@napalmhotdog4365]

Your right, however, this boat is quite a bit more substantial and so probably feels a similar ride to the axopar

[@uglyboysmallz3845]

Top speed?

[@MotorBoatYachting]

She managed 41.4 knots on test

[@Teds991]

I don’t get it. Why such a hideously cramped interior in a big hull. The 2nd. cabin is a joke, useful as storage space but not much else. For the same price you could buy a nice used cruiser with two proper en-suite cabins.

[@joacimgustavsson4108]

My dad has disigned that boat

[@ZoneTelevision]

These types of boats are a kings ransom. $250-$300K Unless you're doing charter fishing etc more than %99 of the world cannot afford these and less so now that the entire world economy has flatlined.

[@Slund68]

For that money, I'd run screaming any other direction ...

[@matthewmartin1970]

£350k though

[@McQuokka]

@6:13. "..8 maybe 10 people...". Maybe if you were near Hobbiton you could squeeze in 8 of those little fuckers but you def could never even fit in 10 dwarfs around that table. This is dining for four, six max.

[@skimonkey5855]

Dumb to compare a 500k boat vs 300k

[@McQuokka]

@4:34. "...another teak grate...". Huh? Stainless Steel grate that is.

[@doolittlegeorge]

Cough cough 🤧 cough cough

[@bestoflife9152]

Overpriced and not convenient

[@kirsteinholland7686]

Great video until you ruin it with music. Why not let us experience the same sound (engines, wind and water) you experience while driving it. 👎👎

[@maximos8196]

such a stupid boat!

[@RobBrown-gr6zr]

Decent review as usual. Just a shame you feel you are so "entitled" to completely ignore the English current lockdown during these extraordinary times.

[@MotorBoatYachting]

As we said in the description, this was filmed prior to lockdown. All our boat tests are on hold for now, we will be following the government guidance on social distancing.

[@jay90374]

Rob Brown - what is a shame is entitled little shrews, like you, that think they have a right to police others actions, when you clearly have no clue of what you speak!

[@tryazeve9420]

This was a really half-arsed review. How does this bloke have a job?

[@ironichumorist]

Mate, please accept this constructive criticism. I have watched a couple hundred of videos from motor boat and yachting. If you wish to proceed as a PRESENTER, you really need to develop your vocal presentation. Your delivery is so halting as to be painfully distracting. You get maybe 4-6 words before an autistic pause. Not insurmountable. Rehearse , pre-plan. As it is your delivery really distracts from every presentation you give. you have an excellent voice. But your halting delivery is PAINFUL. IM sorry, mate to be blunt. you r content really is excellent and i want to see you to continue to deliver it more smoothly and in the long term.

[@bestoflife9152]

Overpriced and not convenient