Nimbus 370

Cornish Cream is a beautifully maintained Nimbus 370 Commander, combining the renowned build quality of Scandinavian craftsmanship with practical cruising capability and a thoughtfully updated specification. Built in 1998 and powered by twin Yanmar 230hp diesel engines on V-drives, she offers comfortable semi-displacement cruising at around 14 knots, with a maximum speed of approximately 16 to 18 knots.

Designed for extended coastal cruising, the Nimbus 370 delivers generous accommodation, wide side decks, a practical flybridge and an exceptionally sociable interior layout. The raised internal helm provides excellent visibility in all weather, while the flybridge offers an enjoyable open-air helm position and additional entertaining space. Recent investment includes Coppercoat antifouling, replacement propeller shafts, cutlass bearings and stern seals, a new SanMarin electric toilet, new Tru-Design seacocks to the heads system and a new 22-litre hot water calorifier. Together with regular maintenance and careful ownership, Cornish Cream presents as a well-equipped cruising motor yacht that is ready for the season ahead.

Cornish Cream has been carefully maintained and continuously improved by her current owner, with a strong focus on reliability and preventative maintenance rather than cosmetic enhancement alone.

The Nimbus 370 Commander has long been regarded as one of Nimbus’ most successful cruising designs, appreciated for its solid Scandinavian construction, practical accommodation and reassuring sea keeping. With twin shaft-driven Yanmar engines, protected propellers and excellent low-speed manoeuvrability assisted by a Sleipner bow thruster, she is equally at home navigating marinas as she is making comfortable coastal passages.

The current owner has continued to invest in the vessel, completing a number of significant mechanical and systems upgrades during 2025 and 2026.

Recent Maintenance & Improvements

2026

• Hull professionally machine polished


• General cosmetic preparation for sale

2025

• Coppercoat antifouling applied


• Stern shaft seals replaced


• Cutlass bearings replaced


• Propeller shafts replaced


• Heads seacocks replaced with Tru-Design composite seacocks


• New 22-litre hot water calorifier installed


• SanMarin electric flush toilet installed


• New 60-litre holding tank fitted


• One domestic battery replaced

Previous Improvements

• Heat exchangers overhauled (2021)


• Raymarine navigation suite installed (2021)


• Raymarine DSC VHF with flybridge station installed (2021)


• Victron battery charger installed (2021)


• Simarine battery monitoring system installed (2021)


• Bruce anchor and chain renewed (2021)


• Two engine batteries replaced (2021)


• Four domestic batteries installed (one subsequently replaced in 2025)


• Pressurised water system upgraded with new accumulators


• Webasto/Eberspächer cabin heating system maintained


• Flybridge cover fitted

Construction

• White GRP hull


• White GRP deck and superstructure


• Semi-displacement hull form


• Integrated bathing platform


• Wide, secure side decks


• Moulded non-slip deck surfaces


• Stainless steel pulpit and guardrails


• Stainless steel grab rails throughout


• Opening wheelhouse doors to port and starboard


• Flybridge with moulded seating


• Self-draining cockpit


• Teak laid bathing platform


• Teak cockpit sole


• Stainless steel bathing ladder

Tankage & Machinery

Fuel

• Twin diesel fuel tanks


• Total capacity approximately 700 litres

Fresh Water

• Fresh water capacity approximately 430 litres

Holding Tank

• 60 litre holding tank (new 2025)

Hot Water

• 22 litre calorifier (new 2025)


• Engine Specification
  
  
  
  • Twin Yanmar 4LH-STE diesel engines
  
  
  • 230hp each
  
  
  • Four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engines
  
  
  • Fresh water cooled
  
  
  • Shaft drive
  
  
  • Twin lever engine controls
  
  
  • Engine instrumentation at lower helm
  
  
  • Engine instrumentation repeated at flybridge
  
  
  
  


• Performance
  
  
  
  • Comfortable cruising speed approximately 14 knots
  
  
  • Maximum speed approximately 16–18 knots
  
  
  
  

Propulsion & Steering

Shaft Drive System

• Twin stainless steel propeller shafts


• Bronze propellers


• Conventional shaft drive arrangement


• Twin rudders

Recent Upgrades (2025)

• New propeller shafts


• New cutlass bearings


• New stern shaft seals

Steering System

• Hydraulic steering


• Lower helm station


• Flybridge helm station


• Twin wheel steering positions


• Engine controls at both helms

Bow Thruster

• Sleipner bow thruster


• Joystick controls at lower helm


• Flybridge controls

Mechanical Systems

Heating

• Diesel-fired cabin heating system


• Warm air outlets throughout accommodation


• Independent cabin controls

Fresh Water System

• Pressurised hot and cold water


• New 22L hot water calorifier (2025)


• Shower system


• Galley supply


• Heads supply

Heads System

The heads compartment has received significant upgrades during 2025.

• SanMarin electric flush marine toilet (new 2025)


• New 60L holding tank


• Tru-Design composite heads seacocks


• Waste diverter valve


• Deck pump-out fitting

Bilge Systems

• Automatic electric bilge pumps


• Manual bilge pump


• Engine compartment bilge drainage


• Separate machinery bilge areas

Electrical Systems, Navigation & Electronics

DC Electrical System

• 12V onboard electrical system


• Battery isolation switches


• Main electrical distribution panel


• Circuit protection throughout


• Engine instrumentation circuits


• Navigation lighting circuits


• Cabin lighting


• Bilge pump circuits


• Horn


• Windscreen wipers


• Anchor windlass supply

Batteries

• Two dedicated engine start batteries


• Four domestic service batteries


• One domestic battery replaced (2025)

Battery Charging

• Victron battery charger (installed 2021)


• Engine alternator charging


• 240V shore power charging

Battery Monitoring

• Simarine battery monitoring system


• Digital battery condition display


• Battery voltage monitoring


• Consumption monitoring


• Charging status indication

Shore Power

• 240V shore power connection


• Battery charging system


• 240V onboard sockets


• RCD protection

Navigation EquipmentLower Helm

• Garmin multifunction chartplotter


• GPS navigation


• Electronic charting


• Depth sounder


• Speed display


• Compass


• Engine instrumentation


• Bow thruster controls


• Trim controls


• Windscreen wiper controls


• Navigation light controls

Flybridge Helm

• Engine instrumentation


• Steering wheel


• Twin engine controls


• Bow thruster controls


• Garmin VHF handset


• Compass


• Full engine monitoring

ElectronicsNavigation Electronics

• Garmin chartplotter


• Integrated GPS receiver


• Fishfinder capability


• Garmin transducer


• Electronic charting


• Route planning


• Waypoint management

CommunicationsVHF Radio

• Garmin DSC VHF radio


• Flybridge remote handset


• Masthead VHF antenna


• DSC functionality

Plumbing Systems

Fresh Water

• Pressurised hot and cold water


• Galley supply


• Heads supply


• Cockpit shower


• New 22L calorifier (2025)

Waste System

• SanMarin electric flush toilet (2025)


• 60L holding tank (2025)


• Deck pump-out connection


• Tru-Design composite seacocks (2025)

Safety & Monitoring

• Automatic bilge pump


• Manual bilge pump


• Bilge level monitoring


• Battery monitoring


• Navigation lighting


• Horn


• Fire extinguishers


• Carbon monoxide alarm (if fitted)


• Shore power RCD protection

Cockpit, Flybridge & Deck Equipment

Cockpit Features

• Self-draining cockpit


• Cockpit seating


• Removable cockpit table


• Cockpit cushions


• Full cockpit enclosure


• New Jeanneau cockpit canopy


• Cockpit lighting


• Cockpit storage lockers


• Engine access hatch

Flybridge Equipment

• Upper helm station


• Hydraulic steering


• Twin engine controls


• Engine instrumentation


• Bow thruster controls


• Compass


• Helm seat


• Guest seating


• Flybridge cover

Deck Equipment

• Wide side decks


• Stainless steel guardrails


• Stainless steel grab rails


• Bow rails


• Opening wheelhouse side doors


• Foredeck sun area


• Moulded non-slip decks


• Teak cockpit sole


• Teak bathing platform


• Stainless bathing ladder


• Swim platform


• Fenders


• Mooring warps

Ground Tackle

• Electric anchor windlass


• Bruce anchor


• Anchor chain


• Anchor warp


• Bow roller


• Anchor locker

Accommodation

Layout

• Six berths in three cabins


• Forward owner’s cabin


• Convertible dinette


• Mid cabin with double berth


• Enclosed heads compartment


• Wheelhouse saloon


• Internal helm position

Forward Cabin

• Centreline double berth


• Hanging locker


• Storage lockers


• Reading lights


• Opening deck hatch


• Opening portlights


• Mirror

Mid Cabin

• Large double berth


• Hanging locker


• Storage shelves


• Opening portlight


• Reading lights

Saloon

• U-shaped dinette


• Convertible double berth


• Adjustable dining table


• Storage beneath seating


• Large panoramic windows


• Curtains


• Opening roof hatch


• Interior lighting

Saloon

• U-shaped dinette


• Convertible double berth


• Adjustable dining table


• Storage beneath seating


• Large panoramic windows


• Curtains


• Opening roof hatch


• Interior lighting

Helm Position

• Adjustable helm seat


• Excellent all-round visibility


• Sliding side access door


• Full engine instrumentation


• Garmin navigation display


• Bow thruster controls

Heads Compartment

Updated during 2025.

• SanMarin electric flush marine toilet (2025)


• 60L holding tank (2025)


• Tru-Design composite seacocks (2025)


• Wash basin


• Mixer tap


• Shower


• Mirror


• Storage lockers


• Opening portlight

Galley Equipment

• Gas hob


• Gas oven


• Stainless steel sink


• Hot and cold pressurised water


• Refrigerator


• Corian-style work surfaces


• Storage cupboards


• Drawer storage


• Cutlery storage


• Crockery lockers

Cornish Cream has benefitted from some significant recent maintenance, leaving the next owner with a well-presented boat that’s ready to get out and enjoy rather than adding jobs to the list.