Boat Overview
The 2016 Model year Nimbus 305 Coupe has just arrived at Morgan Marine. This boat presents an excellent opportunity to own one of the most respected Scandinavian cruising boats in its class.
Engine and Performance
Powered by a Volvo D3 220hp 5-cylinder 2.4 litre marine diesel inboard engine with a smooth and dependable shaft drive. The engine was serviced in June 2025.
Design and Comfort
This beautifully built Nimbus offers refined performance, exceptional handling, and outstanding comfort for extended cruising. The 305 Coupe is designed with a focus on practicality, safety, and elegant Scandinavian styling, providing a superb blend of indoor and outdoor living space.
Saloon
- Bright and spacious saloon
- Comfortable dinette with cushioned seating and table that converts into an additional double berth
- Large galley exceptionally well appointed for weekends away or longer coastal adventures
- Sliding doors and generous glazing for light and airy atmosphere
Accommodation
- Spacious master cabin forward with twin single berths and infill to create a large double berth
- Separate guest cabin with dedicated double berth
- Toilet compartment fitted with both toilet and shower facilities
Equipment and Features
This boat is very well equipped, including:
- Eberspacher D4 diesel heating with all over outlets
- Bow and stern thrusters for stress-free maneuvering
- Electric trim tabs
- Teak cockpit flooring
- Sociable L-shaped cockpit seating area with table
Navigation and Electronics
Navigation and onboard electronics include:
- Simrad 9 inch chart plotter
- Simrad radar
- Icom VHF radio
These features provide excellent capability for coastal cruising and passage making.
Deck Features
- GRP hull
- Self draining bow teak anchor locker with bow roller
- Electric windlass with anchor, 20m of chain and rope
- Teak bathing platform with fold down Stainless Steel boarding ladder
- Fenders with fender covers and mooring lines
- Deck shower with hot and cold water
- Gas locker
- Stainless Steel pulpit
- Stainless Steel mooring cleats and midship mooring cleat
- Rear built-in fender baskets
- Cockpit gate
- Stern port side storage locker
- Roof Stainless Steel grab handles
- Ensign with pole
Cabin Features
- Wooden steps down into cabin area
- Forward master cabin with large 2x single berth with infill to make double berth
- Roof hatch with blind, port and starboard hull windows with blinds
- Storage cupboards and under berth, reading lights, and mirror
- Port side guest cabin with double berth, hull window with blind, storage, draw privacy curtain and cabin lights
- Starboard side heads compartment with electric toilet, shower with wrap around shower glass
- Stainless Steel sink with tap (hot and cold water), hull window, mirror, storage, lighting and cup holders
- Carpet throughout saloon and cabin areas
- Marine varnished mahogany interior throughout cabins and saloon
Cockpit Features
- Teak cockpit flooring
- Starboard side wide side deck with Stainless Steel guard rail
- L-shaped cockpit cushioned seating with fold up teak table
- Storage under cockpit seating
- Cockpit LED lighting
- Sliding patio doors into saloon area
- LED deck lights
- Large lift up engine bay
- Starboard side cockpit lazarette locker with large amounts of storage
- Large windows port and starboard side
- Opening roof skylights with sun blind
- Curtains and blinds port and starboard side
- Windscreen cover for evenings
- Port side saloon dinette with cushioned seating with backrest and table (converts into double berth)
- Co-pilot bench seat converts to forward facing
- Saloon reading lights
- Starboard side galley with ceramic gas top, 65 litre fridge with freezer drawer, gas oven, storage, wine glass storage drawer, cutlery drawer, 2x Stainless Steel sink with tap (hot and cold water)
- Pilot bolster seat with footrest (isolators underneath) - bolster seat tilts up to make extra galley worktop space
- Port side forward chart table perfect for a pop-up TV
- Starboard side dash with engine throttle controls, switches and steering wheel
- Starboard side pilot sliding door - access to side deck to access bow and stern
- Saloon roof Stainless Steel grab handle
- Large windscreen with wipers and washer
- Bow sunbathing cushions with either side Stainless Steel grab handles with built-in cup holders
Electronics
- Simrad 9 inch chart plotter
- Simrad radar
- Simrad depth sounder
- Icom VHF radio with DCS
- 12v battery system
- 240v shore power system
- LED navigation lights
- Anchor light
- Isolator switches
- Solar panel
- Volvo Penta trip computer
- Windscreen blowers
- Hot water system
- Depth and log Volvo instrument
- 12V socket
- LED lights
- Compass
- Electric switch panel
- Horn
- Pioneer radio with speakers
Machinery
- Volvo D3 220hp 5-cylinder, 2.4 litre marine diesel inboard engine with shaft drive - Keyless ignition
- 5 blade bronze propeller new 2025
- Rope cutter
- Engine serviced June 2025
- Eberspacher D4 Diesel heating with outlets
- Bow and stern thruster
- Electric trim tabs
- Manual and electric bilge pump
- Fuel capacity - 250 litres
- Water capacity - 150 litres
- Waste capacity - 80 litres
- Shore power with battery charger
Conclusion
Combining timeless Scandinavian craftsmanship, practical cruising accommodation, and impressive specification, this 2016 Nimbus 305 Coupe is a superb example of a highly sought after motor cruiser ready for immediate enjoyment.