Cig Newbie Questions
04-03-2006, 12:17 PM
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Cig Newbie Questions
Folks:
Thinking of moving up to a Cig. Just getting started. Have spent quite a bit of time poking around here, trying to educate myself on the line. My budget has me looking at preowned 38 TG's. I just came across this 1993 that falls close to my budget.
From the pics I've seen, and speaking to the current owner, the boat is very clean and seems to run well. 60-63MPH seen with these motors.
What the owner says:
- 502 Mag EFI's. New in 1998. 250 hours on each. Not sure if Gen V or Gen VI.
- Bravo I's. Stock. Also new in 1998. Let's presume 250 hours on them. Note the lowers have been painted.
- All new interior within the last 60 days.
- All new Livorsi gauges in the same timeframe.
- Graphics are updated 2006. Paint on vinyl.
- Entire boat was re-painted white (owner says the boat was all-white since new.
- Hull is non-step. Owner says it looks like new.
My quesitons:
1. Generally speaking, how much a difference between non-step and step hull. When did the 38 TG go to a stepped hull design?
2. My understanding is that these motors can see 400 hours before rebuilds....if properly maintained. True?
3. What would you guess as value as-is..without a trailer?
Looking for some candid perspective from the experts in here. Fire away. Looking for negatives.
Much appreciated.
I2D
Thinking of moving up to a Cig. Just getting started. Have spent quite a bit of time poking around here, trying to educate myself on the line. My budget has me looking at preowned 38 TG's. I just came across this 1993 that falls close to my budget.
From the pics I've seen, and speaking to the current owner, the boat is very clean and seems to run well. 60-63MPH seen with these motors.
What the owner says:
- 502 Mag EFI's. New in 1998. 250 hours on each. Not sure if Gen V or Gen VI.
- Bravo I's. Stock. Also new in 1998. Let's presume 250 hours on them. Note the lowers have been painted.
- All new interior within the last 60 days.
- All new Livorsi gauges in the same timeframe.
- Graphics are updated 2006. Paint on vinyl.
- Entire boat was re-painted white (owner says the boat was all-white since new.
- Hull is non-step. Owner says it looks like new.
My quesitons:
1. Generally speaking, how much a difference between non-step and step hull. When did the 38 TG go to a stepped hull design?
2. My understanding is that these motors can see 400 hours before rebuilds....if properly maintained. True?
3. What would you guess as value as-is..without a trailer?
Looking for some candid perspective from the experts in here. Fire away. Looking for negatives.
Much appreciated.
I2D
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04-03-2006, 12:42 PM
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Re: Cig Newbie Questions
Originally Posted by In2Deep
My quesitons:
1. Generally speaking, how much a difference between non-step and step hull. When did the 38 TG go to a stepped hull design?
2. My understanding is that these motors can see 400 hours before rebuilds....if properly maintained. True?
3. What would you guess as value as-is..without a trailer?
Looking for some candid perspective from the experts in here. Fire away. Looking for negatives.
Much appreciated.
I2D
1. Generally speaking, how much a difference between non-step and step hull. When did the 38 TG go to a stepped hull design?
2. My understanding is that these motors can see 400 hours before rebuilds....if properly maintained. True?
3. What would you guess as value as-is..without a trailer?
Looking for some candid perspective from the experts in here. Fire away. Looking for negatives.
Much appreciated.
I2D
2. I would agree with that
3. No idea but compare shop here in the classified, speedwake and on Boat trader Online.
Hope this helps.
04-03-2006, 01:27 PM
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Re: Cig Newbie Questions
Talk to Hugh, "Poolwhore" he's selling a very nice Gun at a GREAT price with a good history.
Agree with GLH on all your questions.
Good luck and keep us informed.
Agree with GLH on all your questions.
Good luck and keep us informed.
04-03-2006, 02:03 PM
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Re: Cig Newbie Questions
do a complete survey with compression check and sea trial
I used Ed cozzi, from the pics, it looks like miami beach marina, Ed is out of that neck of the woods.
call a good finance company and insurance company and they will give you a REAL VALUE for the boat
good luck, you cant go wrong with a cig
I used Ed cozzi, from the pics, it looks like miami beach marina, Ed is out of that neck of the woods.
call a good finance company and insurance company and they will give you a REAL VALUE for the boat
good luck, you cant go wrong with a cig
04-04-2006, 11:42 AM
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Re: Cig Newbie Questions
Originally Posted by In2Deep
Folks:
Thinking of moving up to a Cig. Just getting started. .....
I2D
Thinking of moving up to a Cig. Just getting started. .....
I2D
http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/marine...h.cgi?id=84143
Terry
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Originally Posted by BIGGUN
After being Johnny Boy's boat sidekick for the last few years, I finally found a boat that I wanted to take the plunge on and pulled the trigger and bought it. There are quite a few nice Guns out there for sale and I'm sure you guys will find a good one. Looking forward to seeing everyone at Desert Storm.
Watch out for that Johnny Marshall guy!
Watch out for that Johnny Marshall guy!
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04-04-2006, 05:55 PM
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Mr I2D, what are you up to?? 
You have come to the right place for info on CIG's.. Lots of experts in here.
Like Tank said, there is a pretty clean Top Gun located in Newport Beach (Hugh's) that you might want to take a look at..
You have come to the right place for info on CIG's.. Lots of experts in here.Like Tank said, there is a pretty clean Top Gun located in Newport Beach (Hugh's) that you might want to take a look at..
04-08-2006, 08:58 PM
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Maybe LS or LS jr knows something on this one?
http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/0/4/83216804.htm
Terry
http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/0/4/83216804.htm
Terry
04-08-2006, 09:07 PM
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Re: Cig Newbie Questions
Or you could just take a group trip out to Phils place and get a 2fer! 
