Originally Posted by Downtown42

another guy without a boat talking smack. You're daddy's boat don't count.

Originally Posted by CigDaze

And another thing, the whole "cat killer" nonsense is about the dumbest thing I've ever heard.

Until we see something of this caliber (see pic), he can shove it up his azz (in my best NJ accent).

(and where's the stirrin' sht smiley?)

Originally Posted by 100-Plus

Monstaa,

Of course, everyone is entitled to his opinion, regardless of how ill-informed and unsupported by the facts it might be.

But some of the gibberish you've typed here ... wow.

Skaters have no "real" (I'll spot you the "r") track record?" That isn't even worth responding to.

Cigarettes spin "like drunken fat women?" I'd say there are more than a few Cigarette owners who might disagree with you.

I'm not sure what point you're trying to make, but I'll take a wild guess:
A boat that is safe on the race course will be safe for recreational use.

If that's your point ... not always. As we all know, a lot of race boats are set up for speed ... big gears, aggressive drive heights, delicate center of gravity, all stuff that can make them a handful to drive for anyone other than an experienced racer.

T2X has driven his share of race boats. My guess is that he'd agree, at least to some extent.

If I missed your point, my bad. That said, it's not exactly clear.

Originally Posted by DHLAW

Dont get me started on a rant....... Cigarette has a problem with their step hulls. They handle like schitt and frankly are dangerous at race speeds. In a poker run scenario or pleasure use it is not that much of an issue, but under the pressure of race speeds it sucks. I cannot think of a person that has raced a Cigarette that has not been pitched into the water. The list is long and distinguished of those who have been tossed.... and the ones that say they havent are either lying or havent pushed the boat. Having said that, Cigarette needs to invest some $$ into R&D for a new bottom. The funny thing about Fountains is that when they do spin they stay flat..... Cigs just roll. I would rather slide than go over!!! Maybe Skip needs to take a ride with someone at race speed and turns, they should even let him steer!!! \

By the way, I am on my 4th Cig in 3 years..........

Originally Posted by DHLAW

I wouldnt set foot in another Cig on a race course unless they fix the bottom or take the steps out. I think you better check your health insurance, get FreezeFrame to do onboards, and get a new lifeline...... your gonna need it!! That isnt a comment on your abilities, it is a fact of TS Cigs.... they spin and roll. All of them!!!! I promise you that.............

Originally Posted by monstaaa

whoa, who are those extremely handsome guys with the beautiful lady there?

Originally Posted by MikeyFIN

Who is the James Brown lookalike farthest to the left ??

Top Gun is the right name for a Cigarette, and then we have the Aronows last creation, Apache 41.
I admit Iīm old school still despite the fact that I won an offshore race last weekend in a Fountain.
Itīs not the win itīs how you win IMO.
Iīve worked on the boat too already fixing it and itīs about a month old, me myself I reckon Fountains are massproduced boats and they look like it in their finish and detailing inside being equal to Wellcraft Scarabs.

Cigarettes do have a nicer finish not outside but inside where it counts for me.
Plus...Cig is a NAME.

Reggie can boast all he wants sometimes it works sometimes not as thereīs people round the world who knows the true king of offshore isnīt with us anymore.

Originally Posted by MikeyFIN

Who is the James Brown lookalike farthest to the left ??

Top Gun is the right name for a Cigarette, and then we have the Aronows last creation, Apache 41.
I admit Iīm old school still despite the fact that I won an offshore race last weekend in a Fountain.
Itīs not the win itīs how you win IMO.
Iīve worked on the boat too already fixing it and itīs about a month old, me myself I reckon Fountains are massproduced boats and they look like it in their finish and detailing inside being equal to Wellcraft Scarabs.

Cigarettes do have a nicer finish not outside but inside where it counts for me.
Plus...Cig is a NAME.

Reggie can boast all he wants sometimes it works sometimes not as thereīs people round the world who knows the true king of offshore isnīt with us anymore.