Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nimbus 365 Coupe Coupe 2022 vs Nimbus 43 Nova 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nimbus 365 Coupe Coupe 2022 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 442 hp, the Nimbus 365 Coupe Coupe 2022 has a 72-hp advantage over the Nimbus 43 Nova 2010's 370-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 365 Coupe Coupe 2022 carries 185 gallons versus 132 gallons in the Nimbus 43 Nova 2010. 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 365 Coupe Coupe 2022 caps at 11. 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 365 Coupe Coupe 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail37.11 ft
Length overall - Detail43.00 ft
Length - Feet37.11
Length - Feet43
Length overall - Meters11.31
Length overall - Meters13.11
Length overall - Inches445
Length overall - Inches516
Beam - Meters3.51
Beam - Meters3.69
Beam - Inches138
Beam - Inches145
Draft [max] - Detail3.80 ft
Draft [max] - Detail4.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.16
Draft [max] - Meters1.22
Draft [max] - Inches46
Draft [max] - Inches48
Displacement15243.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal184.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal132
Fuel tank capacity - Liters700
Fuel tank capacity - Liters499.67
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine modelD4-300
Engine modelD6-370
Horsepower442 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 ModelD6-370
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
Performance
Cruising speed18
Cruising speed28
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speed28
Maximum speed33
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacity71.35
Water capacity105
Boat typePower
Boat typePower