Nimbus 495 Flybridge

The Nimbus 495 Flybridge has been awarded the prestigious European Powerboat of the Year 2025 in the category Powerboats up to 18 meters.

This marks a significant achievement for Nimbus as a leader in the international powerboat market. This esteemed accolade, presented at Boot Düsseldorf, recognizes the Nimbus 495 Flybridge for its exceptional design, features, and performance.

The jury for this award consisted of personnel from eight of the leading European powerboat magazines. The judges highlighted the meticulous attention to detail in the design of the Nimbus 495, including its high-quality craftsmanship, efficient use of space, and strong emphasis on safety and stability at sea. Additionally, its impressive fuel efficiency and environmentally conscious construction further contributed to its recognition as the top contender in its class.

“We are very happy and grateful that the Nimbus 495 Flybridge has received this international award. With the 495 Fly, we want to magnify the coupé concept, while further consolidating Nimbus’s heritage from earlier and existing coupé models.”, says Joacim Gustavsson, Head of Design at Nimbus Group.

“We are extremely proud that our first entrance in this category dominated by big Mediterranean shipyards, has won this prestigious award. The 495 Fly is a floating home, an “Island of its own” that is both comfortable and safe, allowing you to feel embraced. The perfect boat for extended voyages, at the same time easy to handle”, says Jonas Göthberg, Commercial Director of Nimbus.

The European Powerboat of the Year award is a prestigious honor that celebrates excellence in the powerboat industry, and the Nimbus 495 Flybridge’s win solidifies its place as a leader in the luxury motorboat segment.

“This award is proof that our in-house design team can create a yacht in this world class from concept to production, and that our fantastic boat builders in the Nimbus factories can deliver the highest quality”, says Mats Jacobsson, Technical Director of Nimbus Group.