The all-year cabin boat
Nimbus Sport Coupé 42
Versatile cruising in every season
The Nimbus Sport Coupé 42 brings a new level of versatility to Nimbus’ signature Scandinavian design, combining exhilarating performance with the comfort and protection of a true all-weather cabin boat. Built for everything from fast day trips and coastal commuting to extended weekends on the water, the Sport Coupé 42 can transform effortlessly with the conditions. Open the expansive side doors, aft door and twin roof hatches to fill the saloon with fresh air and sunlight, or close everything up for a warm, protected environment when the weather turns.
Inside, the bright panoramic saloon is designed to adapt throughout the day, with flexible seating that converts from forward-facing passenger seating to a comfortable dinette or spacious U-shaped lounge. A deck-level galley keeps food preparation at the center of the social space, while two private cabins below provide accommodations for four. Wide walk-around side decks, generous outdoor gathering areas and a redesigned aft deck make moving around the boat easy, while Nimbus’ air-lubricated twin-stepped hull delivers confident handling and impressive performance at cruising speeds from 20 to 40 knots, with speeds exceeding 45 knots available.
FEATURES & OPTIONS
General Specifications
- Length Overall: 40' 7" (12.40 m)
- Beam: 11' 4" (3.46 m)
- Draft: 3' 0" (0.90 m)
- Weight: 14,550 lbs (6,600 kg) excluding engines
- Fuel Capacity: 224 US gal (850 L)
- Fresh Water Capacity: 36 US gal (135 L)
- Black Water Capacity: 21 US gal (80 L)
- Passenger Capacity: 12
- Berths: 4 + 2
- Cabins: 2
- Head: 1 with separate shower
- Design Category: CE Category B, 10 persons / Category C, 12 persons
Performance & Hull
- Cruising Speed: Approximately 20–40 knots
- Maximum Speed: 45+ knots with larger engine configurations
- Air-lubricated twin-stepped hull with low planing threshold
- Vacuum-infused hull and deck construction
- Designed for high-speed performance, seaworthiness and predictable handling
- Humphree active stabilization available
- Gyroscopic stabilization available
Outboard Power
- Twin Mercury Verado outboard configurations available
- Mercury Joystick Piloting available
- Optional hydraulic swim platform lowers toward the water and doubles as a passerelle
Inboard Power
- Twin Volvo Penta diesel inboard configurations available
- Volvo Penta Joystick Docking available
- Volvo Penta Dynamic Positioning System available
Deck & Exterior
- Walk-around deck layout with generous side passages
- Extra-wide sliding side doors and sliding aft door
- Two electric glass roof hatches
- Redesigned aft deck with folding backrest and side-cushion seating
- Extended double-moulded swim platform integrated into the hull
- New 40 mm stainless steel railing
- Aft deck shower
- Approximately 2,500 L of aft storage
- Foredeck cargo hatch with access to the forward cabin
- Foredeck and aft-deck sunshade options
- Optional foredeck sunbed and divan
- Optional roof racks
- Polished chrome Nimbus hull logo
Saloon & Galley
- Bright deck saloon with panoramic windows and expansive natural light
- Deck-level galley
- Convertible saloon seating with three configurations: forward-facing transport seating, dinette and U-shaped lounge
- Convertible saloon sofa provides additional sleeping accommodations
- Blackout curtains
Accommodations
- Forward cabin with double berth
- Mid cabin with double berth
- Convertible saloon provides accommodations for up to two additional guests
- Separate head with shower
Helm & Handling
- Custom Nimbus helm seats with enhanced lateral support
- Joystick steering available
- Joystick docking systems available with both inboard and outboard power configurations
- Dynamic Positioning System available with Volvo Penta inboard power
Comfort & Optional Equipment
- Inverter-powered air conditioning available
- Diesel generator available
- Humphree active stabilization available
- Gyroscopic stabilization available
- Foredeck sunbed and divan available
- Foredeck and aft-deck sunshades available
- Roof racks available
SPECIFICATIONS
General Specifications
- Length Overall: 40' 7" / 12.40 m
- Beam: 11' 4" / 3.46 m
- Weight (Excluding Engines): 14,550 lbs / 6,600 kg
- Draft: 3' 0" / 0.90 m
- Height: 12' 4" / 3.75 m
- Fuel Capacity: 224.5 US gal / 850 L
- Fresh Water Capacity: 36 US gal / 135 L
- Black Water Capacity: 21 US gal / 80 L
- Grey Water Tank: Optional
- Refrigerator Capacity: 2.65 cu ft / 75 L
- Design Category: CE Category B – 10 persons / Category C – 12 persons
- Maximum Capacity: 12 persons
- Berths: 4 + 2
- Cruising Speed: 20–40 knots
- Maximum Speed: 45+ knots with larger engine configurations
Engine Options
Inboard
- 2 x Volvo Penta D4-320 DPI – 320 hp each (640 hp total)
Outboard
- 2 x Mercury Verado V8 300 XXL – 300 hp each (600 hp total)
- 2 x Mercury Verado V10 425 XXL – 425 hp each (850 hp total)


















































