Better Boat Cigarette 39 Unlimited or Outerlimits 40 gtx
 

Would Like to know from experience Owners Which boat is better, 2005 cigarette 39 with 525s (550 HP)or same year outerlimits 40 gtx with 700 HP ..,,,Pros,Cons,Performance,rough seas capability ,top speed,Quality and finish

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Apples and oranges.....

go look at both ...the choice will be easy.

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That's very diplomatic of you.

I looked hard at both....:evilb:

I am sure you did. :D

You Tired of the 38 Spyder Already?

Very true! I looked at the GTX and Nor-Tech!

Dude please...... Cig all the way!!! Wake up...:lolhit:

btw: Happy Father's Day!

so stupid when people get on here and ask such dumb questions. at least compare boats with the same engine package and why come into the Cig forum and ask that question?

No We Did not,this boat would be for a client ,We are very happy with the spyder :daz:

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Sometimes people think they know everything ..,,,But everything has an angle.,,, I ask this not for me but for a client that wanted more than my opinion and those 2 boats are the ones that he is interested on ..,, Maybe one has more power but is less of a boat when it comes to handleling and finish


1) so stupid when people get on here and ask such dumb questions, " Maybe Stupid for you but educational to people that are not as smart as you"

2) why come into the Cig forum and ask that question? "Because Im a member and i own a cigarette and I needed my client to get other views on the subject .,,,,, Who are you Cigarette Hitler

Re: I would be very interested in your findings

Not Yet ,..Having too much fun with it Here is video of the last run


[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tHyEDWj7vA[/YOUTUBE]

Cigarette Hitler! Lmfao

Well we ended up ordering a 2011 39 Top Gun Unlimited. After owning seven boats (five Nordic’s, great boats BTW) wanted to step to the next level of performance boating. I took two years to research quality, performance, style and resale value. I will say this; sustainability was also a major factor, a lot of named manufacturers stopped production or went out of business over the last four years. After visiting the factory and working with Cigarette I was convinced they were financially stable and the brand was positioned for growth. In the end, love the boat and was very impressed with the entire build experience.

Hope this answers your question.

Gary

One runs like it's on rails and the other runs like it's on marbles. Your choice, but do yourself a favor and have your client run them both. You never know what you'll like until it's done. Like they said in "Days of Thunder"..... Loose is fast!!! :D

member?? says you're registered under your name and yes it is a dumb question to come into the Cig forum and ask a bunch of guys who in this forum own a cig if a outerlimits is a better boat. being that you're a cig owner and you have so much experience and so much knowledge that one would know that comparing a boat that goes 85 tops to one that goes over 100 in my view is a dumb question. asking about a cig with 700's compared to a outerlimits with 700's might be a better comparison. if you need a bunch of guys on here to tell you there is no comparison for educational purposes then u need to take at look at yourself in the mirror and stop being a dipchit. Never said i was smarter then anyone but if your client needs education on the 2 boats then have him talk to a guy who knows what he's talking about. as for you thinking i'm a cigarette hitler, seeing that i've owned a couple and they still are one of my favorite boats, i'd take one over a outerlimits any day. ol are badass but 2 totally different boats but you seem to know that already but funny your client needs confirmation from guys in the Cig forum! u must be a good salesman!!

Didn't they hit 115mph in the new 40 gtx with 610 Imores?? So with 700's that boat might do 120mph??

Sorry to change the subject but did you buy the Spyder from a family in IL? My neighbor had a nearly identical Spyder til he passed away and his sons are trying to sell it for a "less than reasonable" amount.

Have you actually been in an Outerlimits?

Felt the same way when I initially read this thread, however, after thinking further thought not a bad place to ask the question. Reason; my guess is most people on this forum that have purchased a Cigarette over the last ten years has most likely considered buying an OL, I know I did. This said, why not leverage the knowledge.

If extreme top speed was my objective I would have gone with the OL. Good friend has a 47 GTX with 1200 Teague power boat runs 124 MPH and looks great. The 39 Cig w/700’s runs low 100’s and is smooth as glass but will never be the first boat to the card stops.

BTW - post #2 is bang on!

one thing you may want to take into account is a 39 gtx (or) 40 as you call it will have horrible resale... you better hope you like it, chances are you will own it for ever.. i have been in the boat your talking about... ride in it first, its fast but a scary ride.. then ride in the cigarette... on the down side with the cig with 525s its under powered and would probably be pretty boring.

The common misconception is that Ol is in the same league as Cigarette. It is not. Few boat manufacturers are. Do they build a good boat? I think so, but like any other boat manufacturer, they have their negatives as well. I have ridden in more than a few Ol's , from a 37,39,42 to a newer 52 SV. There were some things I loved and some things that I found unacceptable. But, that's me. Your client might like the 39 Ol GTX for its cool looks or its speed.
However, in this case,dealing with 2005 era boats, I personally like the Cigarette better for its build quality, usability and easier resale when it is time to say bye-bye.




P. S. To my knowledge, there was only 1 40 GTX built. It has Ilmors and is very nice.

It really is comparing apples to oranges, a gtx should be compared to a gladiator or Maximus. 39 unlimited vs 39 Quattro is the right comp...

Yes Sir

Not saying anything negative about OL.... Just that it's a "different" feeling while running than a Cig. Different strokes for different folks!! :)

Why not throw in a 43 Sunsation to the mix...:party-smiley-004:

Because we are talking about real boats. :D

Great answer!!! :D

Nice Video!

Look's Great!

Yup, and I was sitting in it last weekend....

LOL! i like this forum! that was sarcastic anyway... anyone that cuts up a 38 PowerPlay must be huffing paint

That boat is very nice. I do not know why they only built one.

Seriously?

Just aggravating you Craig! :evilb:

this thread brings this video to mind...:daz:
http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/7743...-1-on-the-side:evilb:

it was a joke... hence the couch... i have a little fun poking at the sunny guys, they get way to serious on here

great vid... beautiful boats!

haha!! i remember one of the owners of Sunsation telling me and my buddies that the 43' is bringing a whole new meaning to the offshore industry!!

So are the high-speed pontoons.

LOL, hey the one on the chain of lakes has enough to make a lot of twin 525 boats nervous!:whistle: