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2002 Nimbus 280 Coupe

motor used Listed 20 days ago
£47,950
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Specifications

Make Nimbus
Model 280 Coupe
Year 2002
Length 28.2ft (8.6m)
Beam 2.85m
Draft 0.96m
Hull Material grp
Engine Yanmar 4LH-DTE D4-225 – 170 HP. New turbo fitted - June 2025. Owner serviced annually. Full professional service – May 2023.
Fuel Type diesel
Engine Make Yanmar
Engine Power 170 hp
VAT Status paid
Bow Thruster Yes
Heating Yes

Equipment & Extras

Displacement
3,000 kg
Length overall
8.60 metres
Number of cabins
2
  • Bow thruster
  • Full cockpit canopy
  • New Garmin navigation suite

Market Position

Priced below 100% of similar listings

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Description

The Nimbus 280 Coupe is a quality Scandinavian cruiser equally at home on coastal waters or inland canals and rivers. Renowned for a comfortable stable ride. Sleeping up to 5 in two cabins and saloon, Capella offers comfortable living down below. Hot and cold pressurised water, diesel heating and a clever design and use of space for a 28ft vessel. Recent upgrades include full cockpit canopy, new Garmin electronic navigation. The Yanmar 170 hp engine is well maintained and serviced. VAT Paid with all ships papers present and correct.

Change History

2 events tracked

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15% (£7,193)
10% 50%
6.9%
4.9% 9.9%
Monthly Finance Payment
£471
£40,758 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £292
Insurance £60
Maintenance £96
Fuel £292
Running costs subtotal £739/mo
True Monthly Cost
£1,210
Finance + running costs combined
Finance 39% Running costs 61%
Total Interest
£15,778
Total Cost (finance)
£63,728

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Boat location
Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom

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