2027 Nimbus Sport Coupe 42 Boat in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 US

A Cabin Boat That Changes with the Day

The Sport Coupé 42 is a fast, spacious cabin boat built for long-distance transport in high comfort, right through the year. What marks it out is how readily it changes from closed to open.

Slide back the side doors, the aft door and the roof hatches, and the saloon fills with air and light. Close it all down, and it keeps you warm and sheltered through rain and cold, whether that is the daily run or a family holiday.

All of it rests on generations of experience, made stronger by modern technology.

Experience the Sport Coupé 42: a virtual 360° tour with the twin Volvo Penta inboard, showing the saloon open from closed to open.

Fast and seaworthy

The Sport Coupé 42 shares the solid handling and seaworthiness of the Sport Tender 42. It cruises between 20 and 40 knots and holds that comfort over long distances at speed, with 45+ knots on tap from the larger engines. Range is 205 nautical miles with outboard power and 285 with inboard.

The Sport Cruiser 42 series is built on a well-balanced, air-lubricated twin-stepped hull with strong high-speed manners and a low planing threshold. A razor-sharp bow section splits the waves, and an added flare leads the spray away, so the boat runs dry and stable in rough conditions.

As the wind and the waves pick up, the twin steps and the air-lubricated hull keep the ride soft and steady, so a long passage in real weather stays comfortable. The hull and deck are vacuum-infused for a strong, consistent laminate. Two Mercury Verado V8 300 come as standard.

A Flexible Saloon at the Heart of the Boat

The Sport Coupé 42 carries up to nine people forward-facing, fast and protected, in any weather. The heart of the boat is the saloon, spacious and full of light, with seating that adjusts to what you are doing. Nine seats facing the direction of travel for a fast passage.

A dinette for lunch. A large U-sofa for an evening together. The two sofas fold and move on simple handles, and the table raises, lowers, rotates and folds, so one space does the work of several. Storage sits close to hand throughout, and panoramic windows give a near 360° view from inside.

New for the 42 series, the deck saloon gains a galley up at deck level, so cooking happens in the light with everyone around rather than tucked below. A convertible saloon sofa adds a berth when the day runs late, and blackout curtains close the space down for sleep or shade.

Open the side doors, slide back the aft door and the roof hatches, and the saloon becomes an open boat. Ceiling height and daylight do the rest.

The helm seats two in the snug Nimbus manner, with storage close by, and you can stand or sit to drive. The dashboard takes two 12-inch plotters. New custom Nimbus helm seats, shaped for lateral support, take the fatigue out of a long passage, and joystick steering is available.