Does anyone know the details about the original scale model of Don Aronow's 32' Cary "The Cigarette?" I can recollect seeing this model in the book Muscle Boats, as well as in some old ads for Aronow Powerboats.

I feel like there was a thread here or maybe the Donzi registry boards about this model, how many were produced, where they are, etc. I know Michael Aronow has one at home, he mentioned that somewhere else, but as far as I know there weren't any available.

I am interested in any information or photos that anyone has, Brownie? Scott? Craig? Someone help me!

Thanks guys, have a happy, healthy and prosperous new year!

Harry Lewen

i dont know where any 32 carys are but i just sold a 1968 cary28 sf center consolewith 454s and shafts it was great but i fell in love with a 1977 mistress and it had to go.elton cary is alive and well and living in miami and would probably be happy to answer your questions. hes a great guy and a lot of fun. he hangs at joes stone crab and he can actually get a reservationthere unlike everyone else i know.

My friend has the model of the 32 Cary called The CIgarette.

L.S.

Boy Is That A Rare Boat I W,ould Love To See Some Pictures

Hey guys, I wrote the original post regarding the scale model of the original 32' Cigarette, made in Europe for Don Aronow. Lucky Strike is on target and knows what I am talking about.

I had the opportunity a few years back to purchase the sistership to the original "The Cigarette" raceboat, it was a 32' Cary/Cigarette named Boss-O-Nova, built by Aronow for Bill Wishnick. The boat was in Ohio and had been somewhat bastardized, outboards put on a bracket, etc. Too much of a schlep to go there from Florida to look at it . . .

So, I had to settle for a smaller one, on Christmas day, I was the eBay high bidder on one of the original 12 scale models. Attached below are some pictures of the model, as well as a picture of my 35' Mistress that I am currently completely refitting.

Lucky Strike, when my boat is done, I'd love to meet you and LS Jr. and the other Cig guys in South Florida, go for a lunch run or something . . . I thought I was the youngest guy on the board at 22, but I think he's got me beat. All of your posts have provided great entertainment and information and I look forward to reading more!

Harry - Stuart, Florida
1978 35' Cigarette Mistress

Here's more . . .

And last but definitely not least, my baby . . . the '78 Mistress, being refit to replicate the original 32' Cigarette, kind of a tribute to Aronow and the new 496 stroker motors on the stands waiting to be finished

Harry

Do you still have the information on that boat in Ohio?

Any pics or phone numbers?

Jim:

Power and drives should be getting dressed out next week, and installed shortly thereafter . . . then its on to the interior modifications and painting of the decks. We're getting there. Drop me a message next time you are in Florida and we'll hook up. What line of work is your buddy in Jupiter in?

Top Banana:

Wishnick's 32' was for sale in Ohio probably five or more years ago . . . I doubt that I still have the information on it, but if I should come across it, I'll forward it along. By the way, I've seen posts of yours regarding a 35' race boat you and your son are restoring? I'd love to come down and see it sometime. Drop me a PM and we'll talk.

Harry

harry , my buddy in jupiter owns half a restaurant in jensen beach called the ale house and raw bar. jim