Originally Posted by Jupiter Sunsation (Post 3216497)

+1.....but that 427 is great looking!

Originally Posted by Smarty (Post 3221598)

I agree. That 427 is one nice looking boat.

Originally Posted by TheGladiator (Post 3222071)

I really dont care about what happened to the multiple owners or workers 30 years ago...I know who builds them now for me(Lip-Ship) and I think I am in good hands!! I also know that deep down inside you probably want to own a Cigarette becuase they are what they are...period!! Everything out there is compared to a Cigarette one way or another...I am sure some of your buddy's that don't boat alot think that your sunsation is a Cigarette "type boat"... trust me, you will hear it everyday until you just own #1!

Todd

Originally Posted by Jupiter Sunsation (Post 4374059)

Upon revisiting this thread looks like someone has some editing to do.......

Looks like he jumped off the "LipShip" and made a Statement! Guess "owning #1" isn't as important as he once thought,,,,,,:grinser010:

Originally Posted by TheGladiator (Post 4374247)

Man...you must be still thinking how cool those Cigarettes are and wishing you owned one!! LOL This thread is almost 5 years old and I think I have owned 3 Cigarettes and 1 Skater since I posted this...the Statement is a perfect family boat and couldn't be happier with it!!

Todd

Originally Posted by bert4332 (Post 3217367)

Originally Posted by richanton (Post 3220538)

I guess it depends what is important to you. In my opinion, of these three choices the 37 OL is the best all around boat. The 37 started production in 1993, and if you compare a mid or late 90's 38 TG to the same year 37 OL it is no contest. The cig's of that time were a much older design (straight bottom) and to me the styling, interior, etc. just looked dated- the 37 OL is a very modern shape and still looks great next to newer boats, especially with some updates. The fit and finish, even on the older OLs, is very impressive. The cabin of an OL which is most likely air conditioned, covered in ultra-leather, and finished with accent and mood lighting is a very nice place to be (and f##k). The TG, by comparison, is kinda like lounging on a picnic table.

37 OL is a much bigger boat than a 38 TG and is available with a lot of amenities that a TG probably won't have like enclosed head, A/C, heat, generator, etc. The cabin is huge, the cockpit is deep, and even the sunpad is big. Personally, I love the single step design of the 37- it handles great, crushes rough water, and some how still manages to be fast (82 with 500hp and bravos). To me it feels much more hooked up, sharp, and stable than some of the early twin-step designs.

I still love the cigs, I think all performance boaters do. I just like the 37 OL better.

Don't be afraid of a bravo boat unless you want to push big power. 500 or 525 with bravos can be a reliable package. To get 6's with Merc power you have to have 850s or 1075s (big $$$), if you get custom motors just be careful and make sure you know just exactly what you are getting. Don't buy a boat with big blower motors that the last owners cousin built in his basement just cause it has #6 drives.