Nimbus 365 Coupe – cruising boat for exploring

January 8, 2026

By Andy Adams

There is no shortage of fun and exciting new boat designs hitting the market, but for the last few years these have been mainly outboard-powered day boats. Some are day cruisers; some are centre console fishing boats or designed for tow sports. A new live-aboard cabin boat has become a rare item these days.

So, when I heard that Pride Marine in Orillia, Ontario, had a Nimbus 365 Coupe in the water, I jumped at the chance to get out on it.

The Nimbus 365 Coupe won the European Power Boat of the Year in the 35-45-foot category on its introduction in 2012. There have been few boats since then to challenge it. The Nimbus 365 Coupe is a very handsome and classically styled cruiser that is just as fresh today as the day it won European Power Boat of the Year.

The cabin is delightful and airy thanks to the roof made entirely of glass panels, two of which open and all of which have deployable shades.

Background and Features

Established in Gothenburg, Sweden in 1968, Nimbus builds boats for the conscious yachtsman who appreciates smart functionality, comfort, safety and Scandinavian design. The 365 Coupe is built in the Nimbus yard in Marstadt, Sweden. The design and features are centred around long-distance cruising for a family or couple who want to discover the world from the water. (Nimbus describes the boat as being for “long-stay” cruising.)

THe dinette can be your living room, dining room, or an extra sleeping berth. The upholstery is very comfortable.

Of course you can take the Nimbus 365 Coupe for a day cruise with friends, but it could be your summer home just as easily. This boat opens up opportunities that could make the memories of a lifetime at prices that are comparable to buying a waterfront vacation home.

Andy Adams full report on this striking boat was published in December Canadian Boating and can be read online here 

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