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imbus Boats AB has established itself as a leading boat builder for vessels designed for sport and cruising throughout Scandinavia and Europe. The company has survived volatile market conditions to endure as a defining name in the construction of leisure boats and yachts. The company was established during 1968 when Volvo Penta was looking for a new type of vessel for its newly developed engine. The result was the birth of the Nimbus 26 and the company that would go on to define world-class leisure craft design for over 40 years. Since the company was last featured in Shipping and Marine magazine in November 2013, it has continued to innovate in the design of leisure craft of the highest quality after surviving a challenging period in the company’s history. Prior to 2012 a private company owned the business, however negative market conditions led to the bankruptcy of the Nimbus Boats in June 2012. Currently the Swedish holding company R12 AB is the majority shareholder of the Nimbus Group, which is comprised of the Nimbus Boats and Paragon Yachts brand names. Fortunately Nimbus had no outstanding debts with its clients and the newly developed Coupe 335 and 365 models finished late in the company’s life, which allowed the business to make a triumphant return. Since it was re-launched the Nimbus brand has retained all of the prestige associated with its name and courted keen interest in its new range of vessels. Commenting on the re-launch of the company during 2013 Jonas Gothberg says: “The Coupe model segment was launched at the last boat show we participated in and the interest in Nimbus and our brands has been very high since. We have been a new firm for a year now and we are already showing black figures, which is fantastic for a shipping firm in the current economy.”
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The Coupe range of craft was first unveiled at the Nimbus Boats Open House in Långedrag between 22 and 24 August, 2008. The new generation of Nimbus Coupes is based on the successful ‘sidewalk’ concept, which is a deck layout that maximises the available space on the side of the vessel resulting in simple deck communications and accommodating greater cockpit and cabin space. The first boat in the Coupe range was the Coupe 365, which incorporates modern style and several innovative design features. These include glued windows, with a large curved window at the front of the boat and a flush-mounted sliding door located on the starboard side. The design also features a large opening glass roof allowing for warm bright interiors and impressive views of the surrounding environment. So well received was the release of the Coupe range of vessels, that the Coupe 365 won the European Power Boat of the Year award at the Düsseldorf Boat Show in January 2012. The award is presented and adjudicated by seven of Europe’s leading boating magazines and some of the regions most experienced test drivers. The Nimbus 365 Coupe took first place in the 35-45 foot class of the competition despite impressive offerings from the British Princess V39 and Sealine SC 42, the Polish Galeon 420 and the Bavaria Sport 43 HT of Germany. “We are thrilled and proud to have won the finest award in the pleasure boat business. This shows we are in the forefront of new thinking, smart functions and good design,” says Magnus Andersson, commercial director, Nimbus Boats. “Our Coupe boats have attracted a lot of attention throughout Europe and in countries in which we have not been active previously.” Following in the wake of this impressive achievement, Nimbus Boats has continued to release new boats that reach new heights in size and style. The Nimbus 405 Coupe was unveiled at the