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.
Day cruiser for an active lifestyle
"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.
Powerboat of The Year Winner 2019
The Weekender 9 is part of the new Nimbus 9-series. She is inspired from the beloved Nimbus 26 DC from the nineties. The stepped hull reminds of the successful R-series from the Swedish boatbuilder.
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 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.
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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.
“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.
Technical specification
On the link below you’ll find a browsable and downloadable technical specification where we’ll explain and show you images, features & functionality and more of the Weekender 9. Enjoy!
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
360° Experience
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.
Nimbus Weekender 9
Specification
Quick facts
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
Weekender 9
Technical Specifications
| Length | 9,35 m / 30 ft 8 in |
| Width | 2,95 m / 9 ft 8 in |
| Weight incl. 350hk engine | 2 800 kg / 6 173 lb |
| Max Air Draft | 2,95 m / 9 ft 8 in |
| Fuel Capacity | 320 l / 84.5 US gal |
| Fresh Water Capacity | 56 l / 14.8 US gal |
| Black Water Capacity | 40 l / 10.5 US gal |
| Refrigerator Capacity | 65 l / 17.17 US gal |
| Design Category | C8 |
| Number of beds | 2 |
| Speed | 40+knots |
Engine Alternatives
| Mercury Verado V8 | 250 hp |
| Mercury Verado V8 | 300 hp |
| Mercury Verado V10 | 350 hp |
Standard 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 |
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