Enigma Yacht

Enigma Yacht

Enigma (a.k.a. Katana yacht) is a very fast yacht.

In fact, Enigma is the fastest yacht of its size, with top speed of 34 knots, and Enigma's speed is by design.

Every detail about Enigma was designed to make the yacht fast, right down to her aerodynamic convex windows that minimize wind resistance (see Enigma yacht on the right).

Designed by Francis Design and built in northern Germany by Blohm & Voss Shipyards of Hamburg, Enigma is powered by a 19,000 horse power General Electric LM1600 gas turbine engine, as well as two smaller Deutz BV16M68 diesel engines. The combined propulsion exceeds 28,000 horse power.

To handle the extra power and speed, Enigma is equipped with a state-of-the-art stabilization system that minimizes side-to-side roll motion, as well as bow thrusters.

Of course, this does not mean that Enigma is only power and speed. To the contrary, it was designed and built with creature comforts to match its raw power. It even has gone through a number of retrofits to enhance those creature comforts for its current owner, Aidan Barclay and his guests who occupy its six luxury suites. (Aidan Barclay is the son of David Rowat Barclay, one of the infamous twin brothers who control a publishing empire in the United Kingdom that includes The Telegraph and The Business, as well as The Spectator.)

So back to our question: how much do yachts like the Enigma cost and how much should you spend on a yacht?

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