Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nimbus 43 Nova 2010 vs Nimbus Tender 11 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nimbus 43 Nova 2010 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 370 hp, the Nimbus 43 Nova 2010 has a 70-hp advantage over the Nimbus Tender 11 2020'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 Tender 11 2020 carries 225 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 Tender 11 2020 caps at 12. 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 Tender 11 2020 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail43.00 ft
Length overall - Detail40.70 ft
Length - Feet43
Length - Feet40.7
Length overall - Meters13.11
Length overall - Meters12.41
Length overall - Inches516
Length overall - Inches488
Beam - Meters3.69
Beam - Meters3.46
Beam - Inches145
Beam - Inches136
Draft [max] - Detail4.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail3.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.22
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches48
Draft [max] - Inches36
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal132
Fuel tank capacity - Gal224.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters499.67
Fuel tank capacity - Liters849.98
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makeMercury Verado
Engine modelD6-37
Engine modelV8
Horsepower370 hp
Horsepower300 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury Verado
Engine 2 Engine ModelD6-37
Engine 2 Engine ModelV-8
Engine 2 Horsepower370 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower300 hp
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Performance
Cruising speed28
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measurenot available
Maximum speed33
Maximum speed40
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacity105
Water capacity35
Boat typePower
Boat typePower