Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nimbus 335 Coupe Coupe 2009 vs Nimbus Weekender 11 2023 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nimbus 335 Coupe Coupe 2009 vs Nimbus Weekender 11 2023 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 400 hp, the Nimbus Weekender 11 2023 has a 100-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 Weekender 11 2023 carries 225 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 Weekender 11 2023 is rated for 12 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 Weekender 11 2023 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nimbus Weekender 11 2023 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 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 - Detail40.70 ft
Length - Feet33.9
Length - Feet40.7
Length overall - Meters10.33
Length overall - Meters12.41
Length overall - Inches407
Length overall - Inches488
Beam - Meters3.23
Beam - Meters3.47
Beam - Inches127
Beam - Inches137
Draft [max] - Detail5.30 ft
Draft [max] - Detail3.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.62
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches64
Draft [max] - Inches36
Displacementnot available
Displacement12345.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal126.8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal224.5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters479.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters849.82
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makeMercury Verado
Engine modelD4-3
Engine modelV1
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepower400 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typenot available
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury Verado
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelV1
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower400 hp
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacity33
Water capacity36
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Cabinsnot available
Cabins2
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal21
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters79.49