Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nimbus Commuter 11 2020 vs Nimbus Tender 11 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nimbus Commuter 11 2020 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 320 hp for the Nimbus Commuter 11 2020 and 300 hp for the Nimbus Tender 11 2020. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 225 gal and 225 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 12 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 Commuter 11 2020 and its 320-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Nimbus Tender 11 2020 with its 300-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail40.70 ft
Length overall - Detail40.70 ft
Length - Feet40.7
Length - Feet40.7
Length overall - Meters12.41
Length overall - Meters12.41
Length overall - Inches488
Length overall - Inches488
Beam - Meters3.47
Beam - Meters3.46
Beam - Inches137
Beam - Inches136
Draft [max] - Detail3.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail3.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
Displacement14550.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal224.5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal224.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters849.82
Fuel tank capacity - Liters849.98
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makeMercury Verado
Engine modelD4 DPI
Engine modelV8
Horsepower320 hp
Horsepower300 hp
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury Verado
Engine 2 Engine ModelD4 DPI
Engine 2 Engine ModelV-8
Engine 2 Horsepower320 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower300 hp
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacity36
Water capacity35
Holding tank capacity - Gal21
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters79.49
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed40
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots