New 49’ Grand Sport
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Boat is big but the 55 (in pictures) looks like a better representation of the brand. The 48 looks like an old Magnum with a Cigarette interior. The 55 has shade which is going to be priceless compared to the 48 which has a high freeboard combined with a wrap around windshield to give no breeze when running. I like that Cigarette is thinking but I just don't love what they are creating.
The white gel on the starboard quarter (above the logo) was dimpled/ imperfect in a 2 ft area. The rub rail was crooked, looked like a last minute install by Stevie Wonder. Boat should have been built with diesels/ generator. A Formula 400SS/ Fountain 48 EC are better alternatives but not as flashy.
The 42X was the best looking Cigarette at the show but Phil's Purple 42X was nicer last year.
The white gel on the starboard quarter (above the logo) was dimpled/ imperfect in a 2 ft area. The rub rail was crooked, looked like a last minute install by Stevie Wonder. Boat should have been built with diesels/ generator. A Formula 400SS/ Fountain 48 EC are better alternatives but not as flashy.
The 42X was the best looking Cigarette at the show but Phil's Purple 42X was nicer last year.
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I think this boat has a lot of potential. I like the go-fast cruiser concept and I think we will be seeing a lot more of these types of boats in the future.
I'd like to see a Lip****z edition with twin diesels and Arnesons. That'd be hot.
I'd like to see a Lip****z edition with twin diesels and Arnesons. That'd be hot.
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1) I was on it for quite a bit today. I liked it. It has a LARGE, cool, cockpit and a great cabin with a GIANT head. 6 Ft + of headroom. and is very well appointed.
2) This is gonna sell like crazy in Europe. As a business, that's what matters.
3) The #1 hull 39' TopFish was not a well received piece either. That didn't stop them from refining it and selling well into the 20's of them.
4) It could definitely stand more power from the numbers I heard, but I don't think surface drives are gonna happen. Maybe, diesel, but no arnesons etc..
2) This is gonna sell like crazy in Europe. As a business, that's what matters.
3) The #1 hull 39' TopFish was not a well received piece either. That didn't stop them from refining it and selling well into the 20's of them.
4) It could definitely stand more power from the numbers I heard, but I don't think surface drives are gonna happen. Maybe, diesel, but no arnesons etc..
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After seeing the boat in person, I think it has incredible potential. I've had 2 cigs and now an OL. Many people want more room, and that boat has it.
Cig is a great brand, but the 8 foot beam has limited their cabins, esp after the stepped hulls were introduced. Now, you add a comfortable cabin for the ladies, ( and dudes), big comfy cockpit to hangout, and the the cool rigging of cigarette, you have a nice boat. The fact that it isn't a triple digit boat won't deter those people looking for that boat. You can own a cig, have the fun of a powerboat, in luxury. I imagine when they put some big power in it, go to work on it with their graphics, cool dashes, etc like cig does the best, their will be a huge demand. It will likely evolve into a cool machine. Soon too.
Cig is a great brand, but the 8 foot beam has limited their cabins, esp after the stepped hulls were introduced. Now, you add a comfortable cabin for the ladies, ( and dudes), big comfy cockpit to hangout, and the the cool rigging of cigarette, you have a nice boat. The fact that it isn't a triple digit boat won't deter those people looking for that boat. You can own a cig, have the fun of a powerboat, in luxury. I imagine when they put some big power in it, go to work on it with their graphics, cool dashes, etc like cig does the best, their will be a huge demand. It will likely evolve into a cool machine. Soon too.