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Highfield Sport 900: Specs, Performance, Top Speeds

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

The Aluminum Highfield Sport 900 Reviewed

The Rigid Inflatable Boat Highfield Sport 900 its the company’s flagship at this moment.

Highfield started off with a professional-grade craft. They optimized it for recreational use.

That’s what this video is all about.

The hull of this flagship is based on that of the famous Patrol 860.

Naval architect Petter Martens redesigned it. It offers better stability and performance.

Their 900 Sport RIB with an aluminum hull offers the ruggedness and reliability of a commercial vessel. It also provides the comfort and style of a leisure boat.

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Proud to share that Highfield is a good Friend of RIBs ONLY.

Highfield Sport 900: Specs, Performance, Top Speeds @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat
Highfield Sport 900 deck lay-out

Consummation Tests

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About the Enigma Hull Tech by Debbie Hood (CEO)

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate
It’s not Enigma hull but it demonstrates the hydrodynamic effect which is great to understsnd and view @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat
It’s not the Enigma hull but it demonstrates the hydrodynamic effect which is great to understand and view

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About the Enigma Hull Tech and Style

Earlier, I’ve written about this British built super RIB Enigma here on RIBsONLY.com but this article is more focused on the R&D (Research and Development).

Deep V-Hulls have always suited high-performance craft.

The hydrodynamic airflow through steps along the hull draws air under the boat. This creates the bubble effect that assists easier ride flow.

At Enigma Powerboats, founder Debbie Hood and her team have taken that technology to the next level.

Through years of endurance race-proven testing, Enigma has developed outstanding expertise.

Their passion for transferring supercar streamlining technology and design style to the super RIB market drives their innovation.

Enigma is proud to provide the safest, most comfortable, and easiest-to-handle high-quality built Super RIB to the market.

In addition, each build is tailored to the client’s specific sea environment, weather, and heat.

The team ensures every part of Enigma is hand-built for longevity in that environment.

Debbie Hood Shares the Following with Us

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The Enigma Powerboat Rocks!

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate
Enigma powerboat @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat

The Intriguing Enigma Powerboat

Do you know that persistent itchy feeling that won’t go away?

That’s how I felt when I first saw the renderings, images, and later the videos, of this British-built RIB Enigma powerboat.

I was completely overwhelmed. I’ve seen many RIBs in the past and have been impressed by several brands known for their excellent engineering.

The RIB looks slick, fast, and capable. The flagship model at this moment is the Enigma 38 Open Leisure. It’s a CAT B Offshore.

The hull design with a triple ventilated step was created by naval architect Adam Younger and Petter Martens of Beserk Designs also joined the team for delivering a great looking and functional RIB design.

Both are members of the RIBs ONLY community.

How I would love to get my hands on this powerboat.

Now, I finally have a compelling reason to renew my passport (since the UK is no longer in the EU).

It’s a stunning example of pure British craftsmanship, for which I have the utmost respect.

This is not the first post of this brand. You can find more about it here amongst others the specs!

Enigma Powerboat – Customize your Exciting Fast RIB

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

A New Kid on the Block: Enigma Powerboat

“The Enigma powerboat is designed to support pleasure on the water when socially meandering for family relaxation or at high speeds. You can read more about the expert Technology used to achieve this premium craft.” (Debbie Hood, Owner and CEO).

This Portsmouth based company was founded in 2022. This British designed and built high-speed Rigid Inflatable Boat looks already impressive and exudes class as well. No wonder if you know it was designed by renowned naval architect Adam Younger.

Petter Martens of Beserk Designs also joined the team. Earlier I’ve published a comprehensive blog post on this brand here.

For now, they are releasing one model.

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The Enigma powerboat technology

Specs

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Zulu 33P RIB Vacuum Injection Process

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

The Vacuum Infusion Process involves applying vacuum pressure to laminate materials. The process starts with a dry material being laid into the mold where vacuum is then applied before liquid resin is poured in.

Vacuums are created using carefully placed tubing that pulls the resin into the laminate.

This process is being used to build the Zulu 33P Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) by the Sweden Zulu Marine.

Their boats are designed in cooperation with Adam Younger and Petter Martens some of the best designers in the industry and both members of RIBs ONLY.

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