Anyone have an update on the 46 Cig racing in P1?
 

Saw it on the Reggie Fountain F*ck Fest show the other night racing over seas. "Tha Magnificent 1" I think is the name of the boat. It was kicking all other boats azz until it had a mechanical problem.

anyone know what the problem was, how many races it's run and how it's doing? Looked like it was running STRONG! WAAAAAY out front of the Outerlimits and the Fountain and the rest of the fleet.

are you sure they werent ready to lap the cig.

couldnt resist

later

Yea, I knew someone from the Fountain camp would jump on that:D

The Cig was running STRONG and way out front for a few laps until it had motor problems. Thing looked like it was running on rails in the rough seas.

First of all Nobody can say that one of these 3 boats is way better than another. But The cigarette is a very potent, nice and good performing boat i've seen this boat run 2 times this season it runs great but mechanical problems are stopping them from getting a better position. it is currently running 4th from last but considering the races they've finished it's doing really well, it ran in 4GP'S but only ended 3 rACES and in 2 they ended 3rd and in the other 5th. In Malta they had problems with engines keeping revs and in italy the drives hit each other.
A defect common in this cigarette is that it takes a lot of air.

if I had to give A rating For this boat I'd give it 86%.

should you need more info please contact me.

From http://www.powerboatp1.com/teams/evo...rope/team.aspx

#10 The Fantastic 1
Cigarette Racing Team Europe
Website: www.cigaretteracing.com

TEAM PROFILE
The Miami-based Cigarette Racing company makes its long-awaited debut in the Powerboat P1 championship this year. Founded by experienced offshore racer Don Aronow in 1969, the company has been a mainstay of the US leisure and racing powerboat scene for the last four decades.

Since its acquisition by respected US businessman in Skip Braver and long-time Cigarette Racing designer Neil Hernandez in 2002, the company has continued to prosper, winning races and setting new speed records that maintain Cigarette Racing’s reputation for speed, performance and style.

Cigarette Racing is now ready to come to Europe and take on its rivals in Powerboat P1. To do this, it has chosen official Italian dealer Seahorse International for the task of running Cigarette Racing Team Europe and the #10 The Fantastic 1 boat.

The outfit is led by Italian Eugenio Voltolina and Luigi Foresti, while respected Italian powerboat ace Lino Dibiase handles the throttles and former car racer Luca Formilli Fendi takes the pilot’s wheel. The new EVO-01P1 Cigarette Racing hull will be powered by Mercury Racing engines, offering a potentially potent package that is well placed to threaten the existing teams in Powerboat P1’s line-up.

As Cigarette Racing CEO Skip Braver states: “In order to win races, you need a fantastic boat, powerful engines and an experienced crew. We certainly have that.”


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Some more pics form the Website

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THE BOAT
Manufacturer: Cigarette Racing
Hull: EVO-01P1
Construction: Composite FRP
Length: 1310cm
Width: 228cm
Hull Weight: 5320kg
Driver position: Seated and strapped in
Holding Boat

THE ENGINES
Manufacturer: Mercury
Configuration: 2 x 760bhp eight-cylinder (1520hp total)
Fuel: Petrol
Engine weight: 782kg
Transmission: Mercury drive

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Video... Says built with Skater collaboration

http://www.powerboatp1.com/multimedia/

Wallpaper


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It's based off the Strenght & Honor/Kilo boat which Skater helped build.

Driven by Luca Fendi? I believe he just took delivery of the most recent 50' Cig Maurader. The one from the Miami Boat show.