Nimbus has confirmed the Sport Tender 35 will make its Italian premiere at the 2026 Genoa Boat Show. The model will appear alongside the Weekender 9 and several larger Nimbus boats from 1 to 6 October.
The Sport Tender 35 is the most important new model in the display for LBG readers because it remains below 12 metres while adding more cruising comfort than the smaller nine-metre family. It therefore provides a useful step-up comparison without moving beyond the LBG size limit.
Sport Tender 35 expands the compact cruiser range
Nimbus designed the Sport Tender 35 to combine the open movement of a tender with more protection and accommodation than a pure dayboat. The result is intended to support both day trips and longer weekends aboard.
Its Scandinavian layout emphasises clear circulation and social deck space. Buyers should compare engine package, berth requirements and loaded displacement because those factors influence running cost and ease of ownership.
Weekender 9 provides a smaller comparison
The Weekender 9 will also be displayed in Genoa and gives visitors a useful lower-size reference point. It is designed for faster day cruising and short overnight trips with a simpler overall footprint.
Comparing the two models can help buyers decide whether the extra space of the Sport Tender 35 justifies the additional purchase, berthing and operating costs. That is often easier to judge in person than from brochures alone.
Genoa display spans several ownership styles
Nimbus is also bringing larger models to the show, but the Sport Tender 35 and Weekender 9 remain the most relevant to the LBG size range. Both reflect the company’s emphasis on practical Scandinavian layouts and outboard-powered performance.
For buyers considering a boat below 12m, the Genoa display provides a direct comparison between a compact weekender and a larger sport-cruiser concept. That can clarify how much interior and deck space is actually needed for the owner’s normal use.