The All-New Nimbus T12 Has Landed — And HMY Has the First One in the Country

A first look at the most evolved boat in the new 12 Series

Every few years a builder gets it right and the rest of the segment spends the next decade trying to catch up. The Nimbus T11 was that boat. Award-winning hull, a layout that genuinely worked for the way people use a 40-foot walkaround, and Scandinavian build quality that made the competition feel a step behind.

So when Nimbus pulled the wraps off the new 12 Series at boot Düsseldorf, the question wasn't whether it would be good. It was whether they could meaningfully improve on a boat that already won European Powerboat of the Year. The short answer is yes — and of the three new models, the T12 received the most extensive updates.

As of this week, HMY has the very first Nimbus T12 in the United States, in stock and ready to run.

What's actually new vs the T11

If you put a T11 next to a T12 from a hundred yards out, you might not catch it at first. Same air-lubricated, twin-stepped hull. Same 45-plus knot top end. Same DNA. That's on purpose — the hull form is the part Nimbus owners love most, so they didn't touch it. What did change is almost everything above the waterline.

The most noticeable update is the new T-top. It's wider and longer than the T11's, with integrated solar and acrylic see-through sections that hold onto the open, airy feel of the original while adding real shade. It also gives the boat a completely new profile from the side. Underneath it, the helm has been reimagined with new custom seats that finally have the lateral support and ergonomics a 45-knot walkaround deserves.

Out back, the swim platform is the single biggest functional upgrade. It's now structurally integrated into the hull rather than bonded on top, and the hydraulic version on our boat lowers into the water to create a proper beach club. Combined with the redesigned side dive door, the way you actually use the boat at anchor — getting in and out of the water, loading kids and gear, hosting people on the swim step — is fundamentally different than the T11. It's the kind of change that doesn't fully register until you're standing on it.

The other change worth calling out is the new folding starboard balcony. At anchor, the terrace folds out directly off the dinette to extend the social space — the kind of detail you'd expect on a much larger boat. For the first time, the T-series can also be ordered with twin Mercury Verado V10s, and the rest of the package — improved sound insulation, updated lighting, a redesigned Nimbus interface on the MFDs, new aft-deck side cushions that turn the side storage into extra seating — all adds up to a boat that feels a generation ahead of the T11, even though it shares its bones.

The boat we have

Hull #319 — the first T12 to land on US soil — was built to a serious spec. Twin Mercury 400hp V10 Verados with joystick, Skyhook, and Active Trim. The hydraulic bathing platform, which fundamentally changes how you use the boat at anchor. A full Simrad electronics suite with Halo radar and a 16-inch MFD. The complete Legacy Edition trim package, the outdoor galley with grill and refrigerator, full air conditioning in the owner's cabin with diesel heater for proper four-season use, US shore power with onboard genset, bow thruster, underwater lights, and the high-end audio package.

It's about as fully optioned as a T12 gets, and it's ready to walk through right now.

The numbers

- LOA: 41′ 7″ (12.70 m) - Beam: 11′ 4″ (3.46 m) - Draft: 3′ (0.9 m) - Fuel: 224.5 US gal (850 L) - Berths: 4 across two double cabins - Top speed: 45+ knots - Capacity: Up to 12 people - Power on our boat: 2 x Mercury Verado V10 400 hp

The T12 sleeps four in two proper double cabins separated by a single head, has a real galley, and still drives like a sportboat. There aren't many 41-footers that genuinely do all three.

Who this boat is for

The T12 is for the buyer who wants one boat that does everything. Day boat to a Bahamas sandbar. Weekend on the hook in the Abacos. Quick run from Palm Beach to Stuart for dinner. Family of four for a long weekend without anyone tripping over each other.

It's also for the buyer who pays attention to detail. Nimbus owners tend to be people who've owned the obvious brands and decided they wanted something built differently — vacuum-infused hull and deck, real Scandinavian design discipline, and a level of finish you usually only see at much higher price points.

Why "first in the country" matters

The 12 Series only just made its public debut at boot Düsseldorf in January, with production beginning in Q1 2026. Lead times on a custom-spec T12 from the factory run well into late 2026 and beyond. This boat is here, now, in South Florida — splashed and ready to sea trial.

If you've been on the fence about the T11, or you've been waiting for the right T12 build to come up, this is it. There won't be another one in the US for months.

Come see it

I'd love to walk you through her. Whether you're a Nimbus owner curious about the changes, a serious buyer ready to do a sea trial, or just a fellow boat geek who wants to see what the fuss is about — get in touch.