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Originally Posted by Comanche3Six
(Post 2882298)
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Those Lipship 20' Cigarettes are spectacular! Talk about "Pride of owership" wouldn't I love to have one! I called LipShip and spoke to Phil about the last new 20 available. He said a Russian guy built a 50' Maurader and then the 20' to match. He did not take delivery on the 20, I don't know about the 50. Hey!.......Russian guy, Grey/orange, 50' Cigarette Maurader, could it be the same guy that........ah what's the difference, it doesn't matter. That last 20' is fabulous! Ed |
Both of those Cig's are beautiful!
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Originally Posted by thisistank
(Post 2888268)
The Russian buyer backed out of the 50 and the 20 before they were completed. The 50 sold and will stay in Fl. The 20 is still for sale I believe. Both amazing machines!
Ed |
A curiosity question; why is it that a 50' Cigarette is considered "beautiful" as Panther indicated but a 54' Apache is derided by the masses ?
TC |
Maybe most people expect Cigarette to evolve their looks with the times, but some can't accept Apache doing that. Personally I love the look of the 54 Apache. When you see it in the water it has beautiful flowing lines.
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Originally Posted by MegaByte*3
(Post 2888733)
A curiosity question; why is it that a 50' Cigarette is considered "beautiful" as Panther indicated but a 54' Apache is derided by the masses ?
TC http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/a...1&d=1245115419 The 50 Cig still has the classic lines of the original Cigarettes (Top Gun) with subtlety that smooth out its appearance. Softer angles help with the look of the Marauder to give it a much more appealing look. I mean, come on…the 50 Marauder is a bad mutha f*cker!! Who can argue with those lines?!:drink: http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/a...1&d=1245115631 http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/a...1&d=1245115631 http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/a...1&d=1245115631 http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/a...1&d=1245115631 |
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Who can argue with those lines?!:drink: TONY MONTANA? |
Originally Posted by thisistank
(Post 2889026)
Personally, I don't like the "industrial" look of the 54. I think the wind fairing is gaudy, the radar arch is hideous and the "euro step" is not only unnecessary but also un-flattering. These three things take away from the beautiful lines of this Apache. I'm all for "evolution" of a powerboat company but these three aspects of this boat just didn't work (in my opinion).
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Originally Posted by MegaByte*3
(Post 2888733)
A curiosity question; why is it that a 50' Cigarette is considered "beautiful" as Panther indicated but a 54' Apache is derided by the masses ?
TC I don't like the windshield on the Apache, nor do I like the engine hatch, bussle and arch on the Apache. The windshield seemed to work on Tsunami but I really think it looks out of place on the 54'. If I were to have one built I would have it done with a different design. I would have went with a windshield design that in my opinion matches the boat. Inherently the Apache has very crisp lines and when you mix curves with crisp I think it looks out of place. The engine hatch looks like it belongs on something else. It's kinda like having a really skinny chick that weighs 100 lbs with some bolt-on double d fake boobs, it just looks out of place (inserted opinion). It's a matter of personal preference. I like it from the rub-rail down, the hull itself is classic Apache/Cigarrette so that basically remains the same. I hope that answers your question... |
Excellent analysis that answers my question. I personally don't care for the 54 wind fairing. The original was much more attractive, IMHO. However, the owner is extremely tall and needed it raised.
I hope someone takes the opportunity to re-rig the 54. They will then have the opportunity to redo the wind fairing, bustle, and engine hatch. Thanks, TC |
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