BillR

Was wondering:

What is the difference in ride, handling, etc between the 2001+ Top Gun TS and the latest Top Gun Unlimited 38 & 39.

Has anyone here owned both?

The Top Gun was Cigarette's bread & butter so they put alot of effort into it to make it best they could over the years. I have heard many things like the 2001 - 2003 boats are the ones to own (not sure why). Now the new boats are out, how are they compared to the tried and true??

BLee

A lot of people say that because the new design is too "flashy" for their tastes. The 01-05 TS guns were more rugged and look more "offshore" than the new. The ride is the same between the new 38-GT and the Top Gun TS. The deck and interior is what was changed.

pm203

The new boats have been lightened up a bit. Also, the new 38 now gets a single gas tank.

The GT and Spyder are now gone. The new 38 is now simply the TopGun. Also, the GT had a smaller cockpit and longer engine hatch. The new Topgun has a longer cockpit and a shorter engine hatch.

Von Bongo

so what do they call the 39 now? It looks like the weight is less because the cabin is becoming less and less?

r1ver_rat

I've been looking at Cigs too!! What are you expierences with Cig TG's built during the years of 94-99? I like these models as they have a full fiberglass liner and I like that they have a full cabin with head. Wich is a must for me.

Lucky Strike Jr

It's not the year it's the lay-up and the power. Look at POOL WHORE's Top Gun, it's out your way and the best deal!

http://www.offshoreonly.com/esvon/page-7483.html

Zudnic

If I could more than mid $50K's (what I've offered for the Cafe) I would be seriously looking at his gun. If I won the lotto and suddenly had a bigger budget I would still buy his TG cause like the look and the kevlar strength/layup appeals too me. Most of all I'm more concerned with rough water performance over top speed and I don't like the look of step bottom's un-less it's a Gladiator.....