Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nimbus 405 Coupe 2022 vs Nimbus 43 Nova 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nimbus 405 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 370 hp, the Nimbus 43 Nova 2010 has a 50-hp advantage over the Nimbus 405 Coupe 2022's 320-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 405 Coupe 2022 carries 264 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.
Both boats are rated for 13 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Nimbus 43 Nova 2010 and its 370-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Nimbus 405 Coupe 2022 with its 320-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail44.00 ft
Length overall - Detail43.00 ft
Length - Feet44
Length - Feet43
Length overall - Meters13.41
Length overall - Meters13.11
Length overall - Inches528
Length overall - Inches516
Beam - Meters3.9
Beam - Meters3.69
Beam - Inches154
Beam - Inches145
Draft [max] - Detail3.50 ft
Draft [max] - Detail4.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Meters1.22
Draft [max] - Inches42
Draft [max] - Inches48
Displacement26126.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal264
Fuel tank capacity - Gal132
Fuel tank capacity - Liters999.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters499.67
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Horsepower320 hp
Horsepower370 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 Engine ModelD6-37
Engine 2 Engine ModelD6-37
Engine 2 Horsepower370 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower370 hp
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelD6-37
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacity105.6
Water capacity105
Holding tank capacity - Gal35.7
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters135.14
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
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