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01-17-2018, 06:50 PM
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Here's mine. Trying to find out if this was a "stock" paint job by Cigarette. It was originally ordered by the Chairman of the Board in 2002 (new) of the largest Caterpillar dealer in the US down South. He put next to nothing in terms of hours (like 49 hrs in 4 yrs of ownership) on it. It was then purchased by our own forum member Ciaoderhead. The story goes go on, but I don't want to bore the rest of you with it. I did, however, trace it's life to all owners, their maintenance of it etc.. before purchasing it in 2017. My mechanic, probably the best on my lake (LOTO that is) is an awesome wrench in addition to being a great guy. His resume is very impressive. He not only wrenches on the the winning boat of last year's Shooter's Shootout (American Ethanol) but he is also the driver. I think my Cig is in good hands!
Here it is.
Here it is.
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01-17-2018, 08:53 PM
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Here's mine. Trying to find out if this was a "stock" paint job by Cigarette. It was originally ordered by the Chairman of the Board in 2002 (new) of the largest Caterpillar dealer in the US down South. He put next to nothing in terms of hours (like 49 hrs in 4 yrs of ownership) on it. It was then purchased by our own forum member Ciaoderhead. The story goes go on, but I don't want to bore the rest of you with it. I did, however, trace it's life to all owners, their maintenance of it etc.. before purchasing it in 2017. My mechanic, probably the best on my lake (LOTO that is) is an awesome wrench in addition to being a great guy. His resume is very impressive. He not only wrenches on the the winning boat of last year's Shooter's Shootout (American Ethanol) but he is also the driver. I think my Cig is in good hands!
Here it is.
Not sure anyone can see pic? please respond. I have done EVERYTHING Photobucket has requested (i.e. confirm email address etc...) and can still not post the pics. I think they try and "force" you into their hosting fee, for only $1.00 per day! yeah right! Any other suggestions?
20170519_1408561_zpsse3w8zw8.jpg Photo by thelip4269 | Photobucket
Here it is.
Not sure anyone can see pic? please respond. I have done EVERYTHING Photobucket has requested (i.e. confirm email address etc...) and can still not post the pics. I think they try and "force" you into their hosting fee, for only $1.00 per day! yeah right! Any other suggestions?
20170519_1408561_zpsse3w8zw8.jpg Photo by thelip4269 | Photobucket
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01-18-2018, 07:51 AM
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01-18-2018, 09:27 AM
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Here's mine. Trying to find out if this was a "stock" paint job by Cigarette. It was originally ordered by the Chairman of the Board in 2002 (new) of the largest Caterpillar dealer in the US down South. He put next to nothing in terms of hours (like 49 hrs in 4 yrs of ownership) on it. It was then purchased by our own forum member Ciaoderhead. The story goes go on, but I don't want to bore the rest of you with it. I did, however, trace it's life to all owners, their maintenance of it etc.. before purchasing it in 2017. My mechanic, probably the best on my lake (LOTO that is) is an awesome wrench in addition to being a great guy. His resume is very impressive. He not only wrenches on the the winning boat of last year's Shooter's Shootout (American Ethanol) but he is also the driver. I think my Cig is in good hands!
Here it is.
Not sure anyone can see pic? please respond. I have done EVERYTHING Photobucket has requested (i.e. confirm email address etc...) and can still not post the pics. I think they try and "force" you into their hosting fee, for only $1.00 per day! yeah right! Any other suggestions?
20170519_1408561_zpsse3w8zw8.jpg Photo by thelip4269 | Photobucket
Here it is.
Not sure anyone can see pic? please respond. I have done EVERYTHING Photobucket has requested (i.e. confirm email address etc...) and can still not post the pics. I think they try and "force" you into their hosting fee, for only $1.00 per day! yeah right! Any other suggestions?
20170519_1408561_zpsse3w8zw8.jpg Photo by thelip4269 | Photobucket
01-18-2018, 09:42 AM
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This one Tank..........
2002 Cigarette 38' Top Gun TS for sale in Gravois Mills, Missouri, United States
2002 Cigarette 38' Top Gun TS for sale in Gravois Mills, Missouri, United States
01-18-2018, 10:27 AM
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This one Tank..........
2002 Cigarette 38' Top Gun TS for sale in Gravois Mills, Missouri, United States
2002 Cigarette 38' Top Gun TS for sale in Gravois Mills, Missouri, United States
01-18-2018, 03:11 PM
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Thanks Tank for getting back to me. I have been trying with this Photobucket site to post pics. Use to be able to do so with absolutely no problems. Now I believe they are looking for members pay in order to be able to host pics that are pasted onto other sites.
In any event, before I bought my Cig I "traced" it's roots back to it's original owner. It was originally ordered from the factory by the Chairman/CEO of one of the largest Caterpillar dealers in the south. I believe he may have designed or commissioned the paint scheme (design and colors) from Cigarette. I was told from the guy I bought it from that the colors were the colors of the logo from his company. Further, instead of having the Cigarette logo on the deck boat he at one time had a Caterpillar (or his company's logo) there. Either the guy I bought it from or another one of our members (Ciaoderhead who was also owner this boat) had the Cigarette logo restored. It is a Great boat and in fantastic condition (interior and paint is like new). Every owner has taken great care of it as I will. You see I am like Felix Unger (very meticulous, etc..). Like I said the original owner only put like 49 hrs on it in approx 4 yrs of ownership. I'm guessing he was a busy executive and simply didn't have the time. Even before I bought it I had the usual tests performed (leak down, compression, ECM scan, outdrives pulled). The 575SCI were built 60 hrs ago with all the "best stuff" (I have all built sheets, all documentation etc..) Ciaoderhead even offered to have a convo with me to discuss the boat further. Seems like a great guy. I'm just the kind of individual who likes to know as much information as possible. I was just curious if anyone knew (or could confirm for certain) if the paint job was directly from Cig. Just another piece of the history. I thought of calling the original owner (for I believe he is still around) but didn't want him to think my intentions were from a negative standpoint. I know this, when my mechanic (right here on LOTO) test drives the boat and estimated the HP (based on the boats upgrades and his expert sense of dealing with high HP boats) it makes me smile!
In any event, before I bought my Cig I "traced" it's roots back to it's original owner. It was originally ordered from the factory by the Chairman/CEO of one of the largest Caterpillar dealers in the south. I believe he may have designed or commissioned the paint scheme (design and colors) from Cigarette. I was told from the guy I bought it from that the colors were the colors of the logo from his company. Further, instead of having the Cigarette logo on the deck boat he at one time had a Caterpillar (or his company's logo) there. Either the guy I bought it from or another one of our members (Ciaoderhead who was also owner this boat) had the Cigarette logo restored. It is a Great boat and in fantastic condition (interior and paint is like new). Every owner has taken great care of it as I will. You see I am like Felix Unger (very meticulous, etc..). Like I said the original owner only put like 49 hrs on it in approx 4 yrs of ownership. I'm guessing he was a busy executive and simply didn't have the time. Even before I bought it I had the usual tests performed (leak down, compression, ECM scan, outdrives pulled). The 575SCI were built 60 hrs ago with all the "best stuff" (I have all built sheets, all documentation etc..) Ciaoderhead even offered to have a convo with me to discuss the boat further. Seems like a great guy. I'm just the kind of individual who likes to know as much information as possible. I was just curious if anyone knew (or could confirm for certain) if the paint job was directly from Cig. Just another piece of the history. I thought of calling the original owner (for I believe he is still around) but didn't want him to think my intentions were from a negative standpoint. I know this, when my mechanic (right here on LOTO) test drives the boat and estimated the HP (based on the boats upgrades and his expert sense of dealing with high HP boats) it makes me smile!
01-18-2018, 03:21 PM
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Thanks Tank for getting back to me. I have been trying with this Photobucket site to post pics. Use to be able to do so with absolutely no problems. Now I believe they are looking for members pay in order to be able to host pics that are pasted onto other sites.
In any event, before I bought my Cig I "traced" it's roots back to it's original owner. It was originally ordered from the factory by the Chairman/CEO of one of the largest Caterpillar dealers in the south. I believe he may have designed or commissioned the paint scheme (design and colors) from Cigarette. I was told from the guy I bought it from that the colors were the colors of the logo from his company. Further, instead of having the Cigarette logo on the deck boat he at one time had a Caterpillar (or his company's logo) there. Either the guy I bought it from or another one of our members (Ciaoderhead who was also owner this boat) had the Cigarette logo restored. It is a Great boat and in fantastic condition (interior and paint is like new). Every owner has taken great care of it as I will. You see I am like Felix Unger (very meticulous, etc..). Like I said the original owner only put like 49 hrs on it in approx 4 yrs of ownership. I'm guessing he was a busy executive and simply didn't have the time. Even before I bought it I had the usual tests performed (leak down, compression, ECM scan, outdrives pulled). The 575SCI were built 60 hrs ago with all the "best stuff" (I have all built sheets, all documentation etc..) Ciaoderhead even offered to have a convo with me to discuss the boat further. Seems like a great guy. I'm just the kind of individual who likes to know as much information as possible. I was just curious if anyone knew (or could confirm for certain) if the paint job was directly from Cig. Just another piece of the history. I thought of calling the original owner (for I believe he is still around) but didn't want him to think my intentions were from a negative standpoint. I know this, when my mechanic (right here on LOTO) test drives the boat and estimated the HP (based on the boats upgrades and his expert sense of dealing with high HP boats) it makes me smile!
In any event, before I bought my Cig I "traced" it's roots back to it's original owner. It was originally ordered from the factory by the Chairman/CEO of one of the largest Caterpillar dealers in the south. I believe he may have designed or commissioned the paint scheme (design and colors) from Cigarette. I was told from the guy I bought it from that the colors were the colors of the logo from his company. Further, instead of having the Cigarette logo on the deck boat he at one time had a Caterpillar (or his company's logo) there. Either the guy I bought it from or another one of our members (Ciaoderhead who was also owner this boat) had the Cigarette logo restored. It is a Great boat and in fantastic condition (interior and paint is like new). Every owner has taken great care of it as I will. You see I am like Felix Unger (very meticulous, etc..). Like I said the original owner only put like 49 hrs on it in approx 4 yrs of ownership. I'm guessing he was a busy executive and simply didn't have the time. Even before I bought it I had the usual tests performed (leak down, compression, ECM scan, outdrives pulled). The 575SCI were built 60 hrs ago with all the "best stuff" (I have all built sheets, all documentation etc..) Ciaoderhead even offered to have a convo with me to discuss the boat further. Seems like a great guy. I'm just the kind of individual who likes to know as much information as possible. I was just curious if anyone knew (or could confirm for certain) if the paint job was directly from Cig. Just another piece of the history. I thought of calling the original owner (for I believe he is still around) but didn't want him to think my intentions were from a negative standpoint. I know this, when my mechanic (right here on LOTO) test drives the boat and estimated the HP (based on the boats upgrades and his expert sense of dealing with high HP boats) it makes me smile!
Take Linwood (ciaoderhead) up on his offer. Lin is a great guy and will share quite I bit I'm sure.
https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/...aoderhead.html
01-18-2018, 04:11 PM
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Thanks Tank for getting back to me. I have been trying with this Photobucket site to post pics. Use to be able to do so with absolutely no problems. Now I believe they are looking for members pay in order to be able to host pics that are pasted onto other sites.
In any event, before I bought my Cig I "traced" it's roots back to it's original owner. It was originally ordered from the factory by the Chairman/CEO of one of the largest Caterpillar dealers in the south. I believe he may have designed or commissioned the paint scheme (design and colors) from Cigarette. I was told from the guy I bought it from that the colors were the colors of the logo from his company. Further, instead of having the Cigarette logo on the deck boat he at one time had a Caterpillar (or his company's logo) there. Either the guy I bought it from or another one of our members (Ciaoderhead who was also owner this boat) had the Cigarette logo restored. It is a Great boat and in fantastic condition (interior and paint is like new). Every owner has taken great care of it as I will. You see I am like Felix Unger (very meticulous, etc..). Like I said the original owner only put like 49 hrs on it in approx 4 yrs of ownership. I'm guessing he was a busy executive and simply didn't have the time. Even before I bought it I had the usual tests performed (leak down, compression, ECM scan, outdrives pulled). The 575SCI were built 60 hrs ago with all the "best stuff" (I have all built sheets, all documentation etc..) Ciaoderhead even offered to have a convo with me to discuss the boat further. Seems like a great guy. I'm just the kind of individual who likes to know as much information as possible. I was just curious if anyone knew (or could confirm for certain) if the paint job was directly from Cig. Just another piece of the history. I thought of calling the original owner (for I believe he is still around) but didn't want him to think my intentions were from a negative standpoint. I know this, when my mechanic (right here on LOTO) test drives the boat and estimated the HP (based on the boats upgrades and his expert sense of dealing with high HP boats) it makes me smile!
In any event, before I bought my Cig I "traced" it's roots back to it's original owner. It was originally ordered from the factory by the Chairman/CEO of one of the largest Caterpillar dealers in the south. I believe he may have designed or commissioned the paint scheme (design and colors) from Cigarette. I was told from the guy I bought it from that the colors were the colors of the logo from his company. Further, instead of having the Cigarette logo on the deck boat he at one time had a Caterpillar (or his company's logo) there. Either the guy I bought it from or another one of our members (Ciaoderhead who was also owner this boat) had the Cigarette logo restored. It is a Great boat and in fantastic condition (interior and paint is like new). Every owner has taken great care of it as I will. You see I am like Felix Unger (very meticulous, etc..). Like I said the original owner only put like 49 hrs on it in approx 4 yrs of ownership. I'm guessing he was a busy executive and simply didn't have the time. Even before I bought it I had the usual tests performed (leak down, compression, ECM scan, outdrives pulled). The 575SCI were built 60 hrs ago with all the "best stuff" (I have all built sheets, all documentation etc..) Ciaoderhead even offered to have a convo with me to discuss the boat further. Seems like a great guy. I'm just the kind of individual who likes to know as much information as possible. I was just curious if anyone knew (or could confirm for certain) if the paint job was directly from Cig. Just another piece of the history. I thought of calling the original owner (for I believe he is still around) but didn't want him to think my intentions were from a negative standpoint. I know this, when my mechanic (right here on LOTO) test drives the boat and estimated the HP (based on the boats upgrades and his expert sense of dealing with high HP boats) it makes me smile!
