Party Trick

[jimbo]

I thought these stinky GP type things couldn't get any uglier, then somebody posts up this monstrosity

Even a mast and a suit of sails couldn't help it. Who was the designer? Certainly not a naval architect!

He used to design Dustbin lorries

[Guest]

He used to design Dustbin lorries

Harsh I bet it looks good with the wheel house out over the water. I like rake of the wheel house windows. I am sure they called the guy who first put an engine in a boat so it could go from a to b without going to z.

Jonathan

[Guest]

Hi Pop's

I thought these stinky GP type things couldn't get any uglier, then somebody posts up this monstrosity :o

Even a mast and a suit of sails couldn't help it. Who was the designer? Certainly not a naval architect! :naughty:

there is nothing wrong with it i would have it if he gave me it or i won the euro mills.

I love weird & wonderful boats

Jonny

[boatenigma]

I know this is an old thread but since you are discussing my boat I feel I ought to have my say!

Enigma was built from scratch by myself and friends and is a 45ft 22 tonne V bottom category B steel barge.

The wheelhouse can swing right right down to the water giving 2.1m airdraft and takes approx 1 minute full travel. Its unconventional appearance is constrained to a very large degree by its functionality eg flat sides on wheelhouse necessitated by lift arms, paralell motion linkage and sliding windows for visibility up the side of the boat when the cab is low and also a relatively flat front to tuck in behind the hull when wheelhouse is low.

But on the upside it has a lot of space under the cab giving a 24ft long kitchen-saloon a great view from the wheelhouse and offers more fun than most boats going under low bridges...... especially good in the pouring rain!

Hoping to be on the broads spring 2012 and look forward to seeing you all.

[C.Ricko]

Hi,

I love the sheer line on your boat. I bet the decks are fun in the snow!!

Do you have any pictures of her with the top down in 'Bridge mode'?

thanks.

[Guest]

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Steering linkage from the helm- Morse to the engine ???????? Controls ??????

James

[Guest]

told you i was right about the wheelhouse lifting off

jonny

[Hockham Admiral]

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Steering linkage from the helm- Morse to the engine ???????? Controls ??????

James

Blue-Tooth?

[Guest]

Hi John

Seriously, how the hell can he do that without some serious technology.? I live 45 mins away from Burton Waters and I've got

to go and see it. On second thoughts I must just ring the marina and see if the boat really does exist!!

Regards to Mary-Jane

James

[Guest]

It Bogey, the boat defiantly exists! We were moored about 200 yrds from it for about 6 months while we were based there. She does get plenty of use so if you do pop round don't be surprised to find an empty birth.

[C.Ricko]

steering and throttle cables/ gear cables are very flexible if not I am sure it could be controlled elecronically.

it may have a small person on the controlls below deck to whom you shout down a pipe

[Guest]

Hi Clive

Got it telepathy! See you Sat midday.

James

[boatenigma]

Hi boaters, curiously enough I havent got any pictures of Enigma in the water with the cab down I am always driving it and no one has sent me a picture!

Controls wise its throttle and gears are Morse electronic with small servo motors engaging the controls at the engine end and the steering is via an electronic tiller (not joy stick, tried that horrible). The boat doors are also remote power operated for low bridges with an eletric hatch above the stairs in case its raining.

Got a funny picture of the boat going down the road though ill see if I can post that.

[Guest]

Hi Enigma

Sounds very high tech and thank you for the reply. Next time I visit the marina I must come and take a look at Thunderbird 7.!

James

[boatenigma]

Boats first day out

[boatenigma]

Thanks James, let me know if you are coming by and ill make you cup of tea

[boatenigma]

Hi Clive, deck is not as inclined as it appears the fender rope deceives the eye

Brian

[donnygeoff]

I want one.................

Hope i see it next year when I am down.

[boatenigma]

Cromwell Lock River Trent

[boatenigma]

Boston Moorings

[diesel falcon]

Hi,

i work in Lincoln alot,and have seen your boat in person,took a while to work out what the hydruolics were for!!,Welcome to the forum,could you take her to sea??

[C.Ricko]

Hi Clive

Got it telepathy! See you Sat midday.

James

will you? what have I forgotten?

[Boaters]

Hi Boat Enigma Interesting design,do you have any internal pics ?and when you say you will be on the Broads 2012 will it be with your boat ?

[Guest]

VERY IMPRESSIVE

Jonny

[boatenigma]

Thanks Jonny, Boaters yes coming with Enigma providing there are no transport problems, ive got a bit of video inside dont know if it will load ill give it a try..

Brian & Penny