Originally Posted by Ona-Mission (Post 3273937)

I completely agree with most everything said here, however i would like to think outloud for just a minute. It seems like Cig has tried to change things up (bullet, cafe, gladiator, etc) but they just don't stay in the lineup. Is it margin or that Cig buyers want the classic Cig look? Can Cig successfully sell a boat that may not look like a cigarette? They are in a unique position then most builders because of the history of Cig. Cig Buyers are buying that history. I was talking to a buddy to day infact and found ti funny on Cigs web site the line "if you've seen one, thats all you've seen. Its at the point that when you have seen one you have seen a hundred just different paint, and interior colors. I'm not trying to start and argument here just something to think about.

Originally Posted by Jupiter Sunsation (Post 3274621)

Hey I just figured he disagreed with the Cig has great history, #1 part.......:D :D :D

Originally Posted by 39 Unlimited (Post 3274622)

I have to be honest; history played a part in our decision to buy a Cig however, after seeing the boats assembled I was convinced. There is a significant difference in quality, period. Additionally, at this level choosing a manufacturer that runs the business on core values and longevity wins my vote. BTW; due diligence period was two years, did the homework.

Originally Posted by omerta one (Post 3274629)

Yep, when Don got shot it was a total bummer...

Originally Posted by Jupiter Sunsation (Post 3274661)

Your building a great boat with awesome paint. Just out of curiousity did you actually visit any other manufacturers factory's?

Originally Posted by fountain40icbm (Post 3274668)

I dont believe he ever came up here. And that is going to be a great looking 39!! No offense but I dont think Skip and core values has ever been used in the same sentence!:D:D Cigarette does rig a very nice piece!!

Originally Posted by omerta one (Post 3274678)

Holy horse collars Batman that just may be one of the biggest slams ever posted...now there is an idea for a new contest thread!!!! The biggest slam thread.

Originally Posted by Jupiter Sunsation (Post 3274661)

Your building a great boat with awesome paint. Just out of curiousity did you actually visit any other manufacturers factory's?

Originally Posted by Jupiter Sunsation (Post 3274675)

Cig has an impressive factory from the pics/stories I have seen/heard. No scraps on the floor, showroom looking place vs. a dusty warehouse type place that is 40 years old so I can easily believe someone is impressed with the facility.