Cig 20s Anyone?
09-12-2016 | 06:32 PM
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Cig 20s Anyone?
When were they made? How many were made? Did Don Aronow design them himself. I'm aware of three bottom configurations; Sharp keel, round keel and pad bottom. What year were each made? Are the pad bottom ones modified? Why do most have giant k-planes. Pics are poor but show the three keel types:
09-14-2016 | 03:34 PM
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Rounded keels were the earlier versions. Sharp keels were developed in later years, guessing starting in early to mid-80's. The pad bottom versions likely came along in the 90's and were probably only on special order from Cig as they were not a normal production hull. The 380 K-planes are typically added during a full restoration.
09-17-2016 | 06:22 AM
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Ah, I thought the "24" looked big but wasn't aware of that model. I talked with him on the water and he said it runs 65 with a modified 454. What years did they make 20s and 24s? How many were made?
09-17-2016 | 08:01 AM
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The first version of the 24 was definitely a sharp keel. Had a teak deck, came out in 1972. Twin inline sixes or small blocks.
I *believe* that while the later versions (late 70s, early 80s) changed the deck and went to a single big block engine, the sharp keel remained. And then the molds went to Charlie McCarthy's company, Banana Boat. Where you can still buy one, or could a few years back at least.
I think the 19/20 had a very different but significant evolution over time.
I *believe* that while the later versions (late 70s, early 80s) changed the deck and went to a single big block engine, the sharp keel remained. And then the molds went to Charlie McCarthy's company, Banana Boat. Where you can still buy one, or could a few years back at least.
I think the 19/20 had a very different but significant evolution over time.
09-18-2016 | 06:19 AM
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The first version of the 24 was definitely a sharp keel. Had a teak deck, came out in 1972. Twin inline sixes or small blocks.
I *believe* that while the later versions (late 70s, early 80s) changed the deck and went to a single big block engine, the sharp keel remained. And then the molds went to Charlie McCarthy's company, Banana Boat. Where you can still buy one, or could a few years back at least.
I think the 19/20 had a very different but significant evolution over time.
I *believe* that while the later versions (late 70s, early 80s) changed the deck and went to a single big block engine, the sharp keel remained. And then the molds went to Charlie McCarthy's company, Banana Boat. Where you can still buy one, or could a few years back at least.
I think the 19/20 had a very different but significant evolution over time.
Yes, you can still buy one from Charlie..
Www.bananaboatco.com
Great boats..
09-18-2016 | 06:49 AM
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So the Cig 24 evoloved into the Banana 24 and the Cig 20 was based on a Glastron. Thanks the kind of cool info I like. Someone on another site said that Don Aronow designed the Cig 20 but I'm not aware of Don actually "designing" any boats. It seems he just gave input as to what he was looking for.
