Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nimbus 335 Coupe Coupe 2009 vs Nimbus 43 Nova 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nimbus 335 Coupe Coupe 2009 vs Nimbus 43 Nova 2010 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 370 hp, the Nimbus 43 Nova 2010 has a 70-hp advantage over the Nimbus 335 Coupe Coupe 2009's 300-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 43 Nova 2010 carries 132 gallons versus 127 gallons in the Nimbus 335 Coupe Coupe 2009. 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 43 Nova 2010 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Nimbus 335 Coupe Coupe 2009 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nimbus 43 Nova 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nimbus 43 Nova 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 43,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nimbus 335 Coupe Coupe 2009 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 - Detail33.90 ft
Length overall - Detail43.00 ft
Length - Feet33.9
Length - Feet43
Length overall - Meters10.33
Length overall - Meters13.11
Length overall - Inches407
Length overall - Inches516
Beam - Meters3.23
Beam - Meters3.69
Beam - Inches127
Beam - Inches145
Draft [max] - Detail5.30 ft
Draft [max] - Detail4.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.62
Draft [max] - Meters1.22
Draft [max] - Inches64
Draft [max] - Inches48
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal126.8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal132
Fuel tank capacity - Liters479.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters499.67
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine modelD4-3
Engine modelD6-37
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepower370 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelD6-37
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower370 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacity33
Water capacity105
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Cabinsnot available
Cabins3
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed28
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed33
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots