Outboard express cruiser Sport Weekender 42

twin-enginestepped hullsoft-top

Overview
The Sport Weekender 42 is Nimbus's weekend cruiser designed to extend short trips with family and friends. It balances comfortable social spaces, practical deck arrangements and strong on-water performance. Key features include the air-lubricated twin-stepped hull, large fore and aft social zones, and multiple optional equipment packages for customisation.

Design and Interior
The interior layout prioritises social use and overnight comfort. Foredeck and aft sunbeds and configurable seating areas create flexible lounge spaces. Below deck the boat offers two double cabins with accommodation for four people, plus a spacious bathroom with toilet and shower. The cockpit provides protection with a large windscreen and ergonomic helm seats with lateral support for reduced fatigue.

Deck, Social Areas and Options
The vessel includes a folding starboard side balcony that extends the lounge over the water at anchor. Available options include a hydraulic swim platform for outboards (doubling as a passerelle), an electric sun-top, an outdoor galley aft, an extended integrated swim platform and gyroscopic stabilisation. A new Targa T-top and an optional electric soft-top are also offered.

On the water
The Sport Weekender 42 runs on an air-lubricated twin-stepped hull with a fine bow section and low planing threshold, delivering a dry and stable ride. Typical cruising speeds range 20–40 knots with top speeds above 45 knots. Standard propulsion examples include twin Mercury Verado outboards with Mercury Joystick Piloting and an integrated bow thruster for easy close-quarters manoeuvring. The helm seats three crew behind a large windscreen.

Quick facts

• Air-lubricated twin-stepped hull, low planing threshold
• Cruising range 20–40 knots, top speed 45+ knots
• New Targa T-top with optional electric soft-top
• Folding starboard side balcony that opens the lounge over the water at anchor
• Two double cabins with toilet and shower — accommodation for four overnight
• Foredeck sunbed with folding backrest
• Outdoor galley positioned close to seating
• Ergonomic helm with large screen and panoramic view
• Canopy covering the cabin for all-weather use

Standard equipment (summary)

• Simrad 12" NSX plotter (outboard configuration)
• Nimbus Connect
• Shore power and 50A battery charger
• Bow thruster
• Zipwake dynamic trim interceptors
• Refrigerators
• 2 x 95Ah AGM batteries
• Fresh water system; toilet and shower; electric pump-out of septic tank
• Interval windscreen wiper; full LED lighting including courtesy lights
• 12V outlet; anchor box with drainage; bathing ladder; large teak table on aft deck
• Seafire automatic fire-fighting system; manual extinguisher
• Marine-varnished Nordic oak interior; cushions and cabin/deck textiles; cabin carpets
• Stainless steel pulpits and bollards; LED navigation lights; septic tank with deck outlet
• Vacuum-infused sandwich laminate with Divinycell core; improved sound insulation and ventilation
• Inverter-powered air conditioning; updated windscreen wiper and illumination

Technical specifications
Length: 12.70 m / 41 ft 7 in
Beam: 3.46 m / 11 ft 4 in
Weight incl. standard engines (2 x 425 hp example): 6,850 kg / 15,097 lb
Draft: 0.9 m / 3 ft
Max air draft: 3.85 m / 12 ft 7 in
Fuel capacity: 850 L / 224.5 US gal
Fresh water capacity: 135 L / 36 US gal
Black water capacity: 80 L / 21 US gal
Grey water capacity: optional
Refrigerator capacity: 70 + 70 + 85 L
Speed: 45+ knots (top)
Design category: B10, C12
Berths: 4 (two double cabins)
Capacity: up to 12 people

Model and key specifications (summary)

• Model name: Sport Weekender 42 (internal reference W11)
• Length overall: 12.70 m
• Beam: 3.46 m
• Draft: 0.9 m
• Fuel capacity: 850 L
• Fresh water: 135 L; black water: 80 L; grey water: optional
• Berths: 4 (two double cabins)
• Max capacity: up to 12 people
• Hull: air-lubricated twin-stepped hull; vacuum-infused sandwich laminate with Divinycell core
• Top speed: in excess of 45 knots; cruising 20–40 knots
• Standard propulsion examples: twin Mercury Verado outboards
• Options: gyro stabilisation, hydraulic swim platform for outboards, extended integrated swim platform, electric sun-top