The Coupé series has been the backbone of Nimbus since the company's founding in 1968. From the 320 Coupé through to the 305 Coupé, 365 Coupé and 405 Coupé these enclosed cruisers have defined how Scandinavian boaters experience the water: protected when conditions demand it, open when the weather allows.
By removing the flybridge, the 495 Coupé reclaims space and functionality that directly serve the extended cruiser.
Expanded saloon light
The most immediately noticeable difference is overhead. Without the flybridge structure, the Coupé offers a significantly larger glass sunroof, flooding the saloon with natural light. This has been a defining characteristic of Nimbus Coupés for decades, and the 495 takes it further than any previous model.
A new approach to sun protection
For boats operating in Mediterranean or North American climates, abundant skylights create a challenge: how to manage heat and glare without sacrificing the open feeling that makes them desirable. The 495 Coupé introduces an electric awning system mounted above the roof glass. At the touch of a button, the exterior canopy deploys to shade the saloon while allowing the skylights to remain open for ventilation. The result is an enclosed boat that breathes, even in strong sun.
A more capable galley
On the 495 Flybridge, the port side of the galley accommodates the staircase to the upper deck. On the Coupé, that space returns to the kitchen. The practical result is substantially more counter space, a layout that allows two people to work comfortably, and storage that the Flybridge cannot offer.
Mahogany interior option
For owners drawn to a more traditional interior character, the Nimbus 495 Coupé will be available with a mahogany interior option. Paired with a new oak sole and coordinated upholstery tones, it brings a warmer, more classic Coupé atmosphere, referencing the timeless Scandinavian cruising feel found in earlier Nimbus enclosed models.
On dedicated outerwear storage
Where the flybridge stairs once stood, the Coupé offers an aft deck wardrobe. Wet jackets, sailing boots, and foul weather gear have a proper home, separate from living spaces and sleeping quarters.
Extended self-sufficiency
With no flybridge to occupy roof space, the 495 Coupé accommodates additional solar panels. While solar power alone cannot sustain high-demand systems like air conditioning, it meaningfully extends the time an owner can remain at anchor without generator use.
Roof storage
The recessed area created by the foldable mast housing offers a practical bonus: dedicated storage for life rafts, SUPs, inflatable dinghies, and other equipment that might carry moisture or odour.
