Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nimbus 305 Coupe 2014 vs Nimbus Tender 11 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nimbus 305 Coupe 2014 vs Nimbus Tender 11 2020 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 Tender 11 2020 has a 30-hp advantage over the Nimbus 305 Coupe 2014's 270-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Nimbus Tender 11 2020 carries 225 gallons versus 66 gallons in the Nimbus 305 Coupe 2014. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Nimbus Tender 11 2020 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Nimbus 305 Coupe 2014 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nimbus Tender 11 2020 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nimbus Tender 11 2020 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 40,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nimbus 305 Coupe 2014 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail33.00 ft
Length overall - Detail40.70 ft
Length - Feet33
Length - Feet40.7
Length overall - Meters10.06
Length overall - Meters12.41
Length overall - Inches396
Length overall - Inches488
Beam - Meters3.29
Beam - Meters3.46
Beam - Inches130
Beam - Inches136
Draft [max] - Detail3.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail3.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
Displacement9040.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal66
Fuel tank capacity - Gal224.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters249.84
Fuel tank capacity - Liters849.98
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makeMercury Verado
Engine modelD4-270 Shaft
Engine modelV8
Horsepower270 hp
Horsepower300 hp
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury Verado
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelV-8
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower300 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacity39.6
Water capacity35
Holding tank capacity - Gal18.5
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters70.03
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed40
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots