{"id":30579,"date":"2024-07-04T18:27:34","date_gmt":"2024-07-04T16:27:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/?p=30579"},"modified":"2025-08-18T14:48:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T12:48:01","slug":"enigma-powerboat-rocks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/enigma-powerboat-rocks\/","title":{"rendered":"The Enigma Powerboat Rocks!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Enigma_powerboat_top_view.jpg\" alt=\"Enigma powerboat @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat\" class=\"wp-image-30581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Enigma_powerboat_top_view.jpg 853w, https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Enigma_powerboat_top_view-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Enigma_powerboat_top_view-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Intriguing Enigma Powerboat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you know that persistent itchy feeling that won&#8217;t go away?<br><br>That&#8217;s how I felt when I first saw the renderings, images, and later the videos, of this British-built RIB <a href=\"https:\/\/enigmapowerboats.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enigma powerboat<\/a>.<br><br>I was completely overwhelmed. I&#8217;ve seen many RIBs in the past and have been impressed by several brands known for their excellent engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The RIB looks slick, fast, and capable. The flagship model at this moment is the Enigma 38 Open Leisure. It&#8217;s a CAT B Offshore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hull design with a triple ventilated step was created by naval architect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/148800573335\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adam Younger<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/petter.martens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Petter Martens<\/a> of Beserk Designs also joined the team. He contributed to delivering a great looking and functional RIB design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both are members of the RIBs ONLY community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How I would love to get my hands on this powerboat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, I finally have a compelling reason to renew my passport (since the UK is no longer in the EU).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a stunning example of pure British craftsmanship, for which I have the utmost respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is not the first post of this brand. You can find more about it <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/category\/enigma\/\">here<\/a> amongst others the specs!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Intriguing Enigma Powerboat Do you know that persistent itchy feeling that won&#8217;t go away? That&#8217;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&#8217;ve seen many RIBs in the past and have been impressed by several brands known for their excellent engineering. 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