NIMBUS 380 COMMANDER For Sale

2008 Nimbus 380 Commander

2 x Volvo Penta D4-300hp

 

Condition: 
Turnkey, Heavily Upgraded, Fully Serviced (June 2026)

 

Location:

Approved Boats - Kip Marina, Scotland, PA16 0AW

 

Call:

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This is a rare opportunity to own a highly sought-after, late-production facelift model of the iconic Nimbus 380 Commander. 

Built to demanding Swedish Category B standards, this vessel combines a robust trawler-style hull with luxury cruising amenities. 

Equipped with the largest factory propulsion package available, she is a true all-weather, year-round "sea cruiser" perfectly suited for everything from off-grid west coast cruising to summer sky-bar entertaining.

 

Propulsion & Cruise Performance

The "Grunt" to Outrun Weather: 
Powered by twin Volvo Penta D4-300hp marine diesel engines—the largest and most powerful factory installation ever offered for this model.

 

Versatile Stepped Hull: 
Designed for maximum flexibility. Smoothly handles a 5–10 knot displacement cruise on auto-helm, or quickly planes at 18–22 knots to get you home safely.

 

Impressive Range: 
Offers an extensive 250-mile cruising range to safely open up remote coastal destinations.

 

Key Specifications & Comprehensive Upgrades âš“
Interior, Canvas & Recent Refits (2024) 

 

New Upholstery: 
All premium Alcantara seating renewed in 2024.

 

Fresh Curtains: 
All galley curtains replaced in 2024.

 

Full Canvas: 
All exterior canvas is brand new as of 2024, including full drop-down curtains on the canvas canopies for complete cockpit enclosure.

 

⚙️ Mechanical & June 2026 Servicing

Engines: 
2 x Volvo Penta D4 300hp
Engines fully serviced June 2026 (New engine oil, 2x air filters, 4x oil filters, and 4x engine anodes).

 

Drivetrain: 
Brand new cutlass bearings and new shaft seals installed for smooth running.

 

Hull Protection: 
All new sacrificial anodes fitted throughout alongside a protective galvanic isolator.

 

Ground Tackle: 
Electric windlass with wheelhouse or deck controls. Features 50 metres of brand new, clearly marked anchor chain paired with a 15kg Bruce Jeffrey stainless steel bow anchor. (Also includes a 25kg heavy stern anchor currently stored; stern windlass is disconnected). 

 

âš¡ Power, Electrical & Off-Grid Living

Generator: 
6kVA Mitsubishi generator managed via an easy-operation switch panel. It automatically cuts off shore power and runs independently from its own stainless steel fuel tank (equipped with a dedicated fuel gauge, isolator, and separate starting battery).

 

Batteries: 
All 3 primary batteries are brand new (January 2026).

 

Power Management: 
Upgraded in February 2026 with a new Victron smart charger and transformer. System includes an 850-watt Victron inverter and smart battery monitoring gauges.

 

Mains Wiring: 
All new circuit breakers and mains fusing on fully tested RCD systems feeding a 240V mains plug circuit.

 

Tankage: 
750-litre diesel fuel tank (recently inspected, flushed, and cleaned) and a 450-litre stainless steel fresh water tank.

 

🧭 Climate Control & Year-Round Comfort

Central Heating: 
Eberspächer central heating system creates a very warm, cozy winter boat.

 

Engine-Driven Heat: 

Supplementary heating running directly off the engine coolant system. Features a 2-speed fan for rapid hot-air windscreen clearing, windscreen washers, and three 2-speed wipers.

 

Off-Grid Comfort: 
Abundant hot water for showers after rainy days, making it perfect for off-grid living or comfortable trips ashore.

 

 🛰️ Navigation, Safety & Shorthanded Handling

Docking Control: 
Fitted with both forward bow and stern thrusters for total precision in tight marinas.

 

Autopilot: 
Raymarine system riding on a NMEA 2000 backbone, complete with a wireless remote handset.

 

Helms & Displays: 
Facelift dashboard featuring a Raymarine Axiom chart plotter and a Raymarine 120 plotter at the main helm, with an additional Raymarine 80 plotter upstairs on the flybridge.

 

Radar & Data: 
Raymarine colour radar, windspeed/direction indicator, plus log speed and depth instruments.

 

Monitoring & Safety: 
Engine room camera, red chart lamps for night navigation, a horn, and an all-round LED lighting conversion. A joystick-operated search lamp is accessible from the wheelhouse.

 

Shorthanded Design: 
Dual side sliding doors allow immediate deck access directly from the helm, making mid-ship ropework simple when operating short-handed.

 

🥂 Galley & Premium Entertainment

Galley: 
Equipped with a gas cooker, a brand new microwave oven, and an integrated ice chest featuring a built-in drain.

 

Head: 
Fitted with an electric flush marine toilet discharging to a holding tank with level-full warning indicators.

 

Connectivity: 
Glomex Wi-Fi and data creation system paired with multiple dedicated USB charging points. Perfect for lying off-grid watching Netflix on rainy days.

 

Audio System: 
High-end 4-channel sound system powered by a 600-watt amplifier and a 300-watt bass amplifier unit driving Fusion speakers. Features Bluetooth smartphone playlist linking and integrated Bluetooth phone talk with a helm microphone and main speaker output.

 

Summer Living: 
Features a fantastic outdoor sky bar layout upstairs on the flybridge, complete with a hot and cold deck shower on the transom.

 

Summary
This late-model Nimbus 380 Commander represents the absolute peak of the production run. It perfectly balances heavy-duty cruising capabilities with modern electronic upgrades and luxurious interior refreshments. Fully serviced, turn-key, and lying at Kip Marina for convenient west coast viewings.