May 2025 marks a milestone for Asia’s boating scene with the arrival of the first Nimbus W11 in Phuket, Thailand. This 40-foot (12.4-meter) Scandinavian-designed weekender combines performance, versatility, and smart functionality – tailored for explorers seeking to maximize their time on Asia’s stunning waters
Discover Nimbus W11: Engineered for Effortless Exploration
The W11 embodies Nimbus’s philosophy of blending seaworthiness with livability. Its standout feature is the fold-down side balconies, expanding the cockpit by 30% when anchored to create seamless indoor-outdoor flow. This transforms the boat into an entertainment platform for swimming or sunset gatherings. Practicality extends to the hydraulic swim platform, which wraps around the twin Mercury engines to simplify water access or boarding from high docks – particularly valuable in Asia’s varied marina conditions.
Below deck, the W11 surprises with accommodations rare in its class: two cabins comfortably sleeping four adults and a full bathroom with shower. All-weather adaptability comes standard via a robust T-top (with an optional electric sunroof) and enclosable cockpit, ensuring comfort whether under Thailand’s tropical sun or navigating monsoon showers.
Confident Performance Meets Eco-Conscious Design
Built on Nimbus’s proven stepped hull – shared with the award-winning T11 and C11 models – the W11 delivers responsive handling and stability. Twin Mercury Verado engines (V8 300hp or V10 400hp) provide spirited performance, cruising efficiently at 20-30 knots while reaching over 40 knots at full throttle. An optional gyro stabilizer dramatically reduces roll by 95%, enhancing comfort during extended island-hopping journeys.
Tailored for Asian Adventures
The W11’s shallow 0.9-meter draft unlocks access to secluded coves and coral reefs across Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Its social layout – featuring a large L-lounge, wet bar, and foredeck sunbed – caters perfectly to group excursions common in Asian boating culture. The deep-V hull (24° deadrise) ensures confident navigation through sudden tropical squalls, while the enclosed cockpit provides shelter during monsoon season.
“The W11 extends your options – taking you farther, faster, with space for those you love. It’s about maximizing easy living.”
– Joacim Gustavsson, Chief Designer, Nimbus
A Legacy of Trust Arrives in Asia
As Scandinavia’s premier boatbuilder since 1968, Nimbus brings decades of expertise in crafting durable, safe vessels – qualities essential for Asia’s diverse sea conditions. The W11’s Phuket debut opens exciting opportunities for weekend expeditions, from Hong Kong’s geoparks to Indonesia’s archipelago.
Technical Specifications
| Length | 12,40 m / 40 ft 7 in |
| Width | 3,46 m / 11 ft 4 in |
| Weight incl. 300hp engine | 5 600 kg / 12 345 lb |
| Draft | 0,9 m / 3 ft |
| Max Air Draft | 3,75 m / 12 ft 3 in |
| Fuel Capacity | 850 l / 224.5 US gal |
| Fresh Water Capacity | 135 l / 36 US gal |
| Black Water Capacity | 80 l / 21 US gal |
| Grey Water Capacity | optional |
| Refrigerator Capacity | 70+70+85 l /2,47+2,47+3 cu/ft |
| Design Category | B10, C12 |
| Number of berths | 2 (sleeps 4) |
| Speed | +40 knots |
Engine Alternatives
| Mercury Verado V8 | 2×300 hp |
| Mercury Verado V10 | 2×400 hp |