Nimbus 495 Flybridge (2025-)

• 2 x Volvo Penta IPS650
• Bow thruster
• Hot/cold transom shower
• Fixed swim platform
• 400 watt solar panels
• Hot water system
• Electric sun roof
• 2 electric toilets
• Aft salon window access to galley
• Port and starboard electric side windows
• Volvo Interceptor auto trim

• DPS & Assisted Docking
• Third cabin bunkbed/Office/Utility room
• Hydraulic swim platform
• Custom Garmin glass nav station
• Lithium ion battery pack for auxiliary power
• Stern thruster
• Quick MC2 gyro
• 4 Quick warping winches
• Fischer Panda 10.9kW diesel generator
• Electric Bimini for bridge deck
• Watermaker
• Aft deck wetbar w/water, sink, grill
• Washing machine in starboard cabin closet
• Aft deck electric gangway
• Galley dish washer
• Ice maker

Bow

With complete walk-around, getting fore and aft is safe and easy aboard the Nimbus 495 Flybridge. The exciting amenities start on the bow.

Salon

With an interior layout on the main deck specifically designed for ease of movement and possessing several seating and gathering spaces, as well as a forward starboard helm station, the Nimbus 495 Flybridge will supply all that is necessary to fulfill its prime directive for travel in style and comfort.

Aft Deck

Another of the many entertaining/gathering spaces aboard is found here, on the aft deck.

Bridge Deck

Serving as both gathering space as well as an upper helm station, the bridge deck is the place to be when day cruising during pleasant weather conditions or enjoying a sunset while on the hook.

Living Accommodations

Two staterooms, two heads, with an option to take a third room as an over/under w/bunkbeds or choose to use it as a utility room or an office space, provides the owners and their guests with spacious staterooms along with enough storage areas for extended times away. The extra space allotted throughout is courtesy of the twin Volvo Penta IPS pods, and other equipment, located fully aft.

Transom

While a fixed swim platform is standard, the optional, hydraulically operated unit allows for safe and smooth operations to both launch and retrieve a PWC or other like water toys.  In addition, it also provides easy in and out of the water for swimmers, snorkelers, or even divers.

Equipped with a pair of Volvo Penta D6 diesel inboards running IPS650’s means responsive and reliable power is at your fingertips. And with the optional DPS and Assisted Docking, close and tight quarters maneuvering is always there to deal with the prevailing conditions.

Our particular test day took place in Seattle, Washington, running in a fresh water lake with Mt. Rainier in the distance, with the air temperature at 71°F and a relative humidity of 65%. The wind was approximated at between 5-10 mph and the sea state was calm. We had 230 gallons of fuel and 80 gallons of water in their respective tanks, light equipment, and four people on board. Our tested weight was estimated to be at 34,850 lbs.

Utilizing Volvo Penta’s DPS and Assisted Docking system allowed us to utilize four different driving modes, the first of which was the joystick drive control. Sliding it forward to increase rpm, enabled us to move ahead with turns to either port or starboard by simply twisting the knob. Response was immediate. Once we reached our desired rpm and speed, letting go of the knob kept us at that rate. When turning, and the joystick is tilted in the desired location and when let go, the boat returns to its original track. However, when we twist the joystick to a desired degree heading, it will maintain that direction. All this done without touching the steering wheel. In addition, everything done at the lower helm can be repeated topsides on the bridge deck. Of course, steering and throttle control can be in hand should one choose the more traditional method.

We noted how the Nimbus 495 Flybridge, on hard over maneuvers, did not bank or heel to the side of the turn. That’s because of the positioning of the IPS pods being situated straight up and down instead of angled. She handled all our operations with assurance and control and topped out at 29.8mph/34.3kts at 3750 rpm. At that rate, we calculated a 262.4 nm range with a 10% fuel reserve. We found our best cruise at 2750 rpm, noted a 19.7 mph/17.2 kts rate of speed, and a 314.3 nm range, also with a 10% fuel reserve. The view from both helm stations was excellent.

For those who have had past trouble with docking in tight or close quarters situations, the aforementioned DPS and Assisted Docking system will take the pucker factor out of these maneuvers. The learning curve is short with this precise technology, and with a few lessons to familiarize with how it works under various situations, including current and wind, expert handling is well within reach.

The Nimbus 495 Flybridge has been designed and engineered for the hands-on, owner operator. She easily fulfills the need for a 50-foot, long range cruising yacht quite capable of supplying travelers whether plying coastal waters, spending extended weekends away, planning a Great Loop, or island hopping wherever. Her practical styling, with spacious bridge deck, roomy salon, and comfortable living accommodations, is sensibly Scandinavian with a wide open feel inside and modern exterior touches.

With a pair of spacious staterooms, including an option to select a third with over/under bunk/beds, or having it configured as a utility room or office, more than ample storage space is provided for traveling. And with comprehensive lists of both standard and optional equipment, along with owner input on décor, the Nimbus 495 Flybridge can be a reflection of her owner’s needs and a personal statement of ownership.

One of the more outstanding features is her advanced electronics and twin Volvo Penta IPS D6 power, joystick control, and sophisticated DPS and Assisted Docking system, making the Nimbus 495 Flybridge a serious cruising yacht in the 50-foot sector.

Remember, life is better on a boat!