Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nimbus 26 Nova 2003 vs Nimbus Weekender 9 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nimbus 26 Nova 2003 vs Nimbus Weekender 9 2022 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Nimbus Weekender 9 2022 has a 40-hp advantage over the Nimbus 26 Nova 2003's 260-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Nimbus Weekender 9 2022 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Nimbus 26 Nova 2003 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nimbus Weekender 9 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nimbus Weekender 9 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 30,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nimbus 26 Nova 2003 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail26.00 ft
Length overall - Detail30.80 ft
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet30.8
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters9.39
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches370
Beam8.10 ft
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.47
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inchesnot available
Displacement5511.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail9.80 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters2.99
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches118
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makeMercury Verado
Engine modelKAD 44 EDC
Engine modelV1
Horsepower260 hp
Horsepower300 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeoutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal84.5
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters319.87
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacity2
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity14.8
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal10.5
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters39.75