That's what happens when you buy a turdhauler.

Watch Tommy Guns vidio if you need help makin a decision!

The 43 with 1025s barely breaks 100mph! splash some cold water on your face please!!

:drink:does it come with a make up table?

And a Bidet! and lots and lots and lots of cupholders.

maybe a glove box to put your balls in when you drive it?

I think the glove box is for the wife's purse with the balls in it.

Yea next to the tampon dispencer and the "boating for dummies" manual! lol

That's a bit harsh...substitute "gilrlie man".

Have a buddy on his 2nd 850 43, I believe he has been right around a hundy or a bit over w/ both, actually his 1st 850 was on the cover of Powerboat I think back in about 07/08????

Terry told me in key west its 100 mph

Ok everybody back to your corners.
Why does every thread lately turn into this ridiculous pissing match about Cig VS NT?
For the record many Cig owners have moved over here.
They've bought both cats and V's. Not bragging just stating facts.
The cat purchase is obvious but why would they want our V over theirs? Because they are bigger, have more room and we put more features into them that some people actually want on their boats.. Cig does an awesome job on the fit and finish and have sold quite a few boats over the years. They are the defacto icon of classic high performance V bottoms.
Of course a skinnier no frills lighter boat is going to be faster but we give you something different. Might not be your bag but thankfully it is for others.
As for speed facts.
43V with all the options. Twin 700's 92-93 MPH
850's 102.
Now can we get back to making fun of my average height?

runt!:lolhit:

my 43' 1025 boat ran 105 out of the box with 500 rpm's left...

At the time of testing....my girlfriend was taking a shower in the (stand up head) with the ac on...my daughter was also in cabin taking a nap....:kiss:


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all kidding aside....we're very fortunate to do what we do...

I know a guy with a 43 triple 700 Nor-Tech with a bow thurster that runs right around 112. Its a much bigger boat than a 42X.

Yah, but he doesn't look as good as a 42X. :D Seriously, the 43 is NT's best looking V.

Because a certain NT cheerleader won't stop the Cig bashing in every forum at every opportunity. For example read post #1 and #32 here..

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...er-57-a-2.html

Personally I'm sick of it too.

And as I've said before I would absolutely consider owning a NT; they are fine boats; as are Cig's and others; different boats for different folks. But I certainley wouldn't be "shocked" to see one brand choosen over another.

Tommy...how the hell are ya?

Tommy, Ive come to the realization that you are overly sensative...:kiss: and if your sick of it dont comment, plain and simple..you don't have to get the last word in..who the hell cares which boat is better..it will never be solved on a forum.:drink:

BTW.. I liked my ...what did you call it...turd bird with cup holders:grinser010: more pics...getting the tread back on track

This thread was much more fun when we were just busting on Terry, now all this winter anger is coming out. I would be proud to own either brand, even NT knew that Cig made great boats after all the old 380 was made from a 35 Cig mold.

It doesnt take a Rocket Surgeon to see how much bigger the NT's are than pretty much every other boat that's even close to the same length so sure it will be a little slower. Even a 46RR is small inside the cabin next to a 43 NT.
How many of us buy the boat just for top speed?
I don't want it to be 25 MPH slower with the same power but 5-10 could care less.

I am always looking for my next boat and when it's time depending on how much I can spend if I can't get a NT I will look into TS Top Guns, for the money you cant beat them but I would not spend the same for a 38,39,42,45,or 46 Cig as I would for a 43,50, NT. I like the big cabin and if I have to do without that I will get the best boat I can get for the money and do without the big cabin and buy a Cig, That way I know I still have something thats going to last, ride great and I'll be a happy and proud owner.

I find it funny that when I call out the Cig basher for his nonsense I'm being overly sensitive but when a NT is in question you're right there...and as for who cares? Apparently you "The 43 NT is the best riding boat I've ever been on and I've been on them all". Did you not also chime in when I posted my true story about the 43NT captain in KW 2007?...yes you did, in an attempt to discredit it. Glass houses my friend.

Jeff...how are ya bud?

man o man.. thats what these are for dip sh!t:grinser010:....Have no clue what your talking about....you have some major built up hostility...they do make medicine for that..Have a nice day. Jeff

It would be more professional if both you and Jupiter take up somewhere else, quit sidetracking every NT thread.. Actually it would be fun to get both of you in the ring and duke it out, loser buys drinks for all of OSO:drink:

Thank you, Im feeling great.....How ya'll been with the family and new addition... need to hook up come spring time on a poker run when you get a chance.. Take Care OZZY:drink:

Tommy i would haft to agree with you on this person you are talking about (JS).. Did you see the post he left on my thread yesterday... He had to chime in and leave his smart azz remark... I dont know who he is, But he's nobody to me, so i just try and ignore him. :drink: See you in Miami...:drink:

I'll point him out to you guys in Islamorada. ;)

We'll make him buy us drinks for an hour. That'll fix him!!!:drink::evilb::drink::evilb:

Maybe he'll come to the Cig booth and hang out with us.:drink:

lol he will have to take out a second mortgage on his sunsation to pay for that... :D

got Crown ready????????:ernaehrung004:

Cig has a restraining order against him, won't be there.

yep....and some Squirt with it...my new drink:drink:

That's a fact...

Jayboat turned me on to Fresca and Captain Morgan...a dozen of those and I start thinking Pelosi looks good.

Tanner can start some SH@T lol :party-smiley-004:

Yeah, that was the example I used. If the NT guys saw half the ignorant comments he's always making in the Cig threads they might have a clue.

Anyway the lake is cold today. After shoveling the snow it really has me looking forward to Miami, tell Woodsy hi for me.

o yeah:drink:

I'll tell him.. See you there

Great Oz...are we gonna see you in FL this year? How's Billy?

Great thread about a great guy who builds great boats!

How come no one posts like this about Skip and the boys from Opa-locka? :eek:

Tommy still waiting for you to sleuth out OSO history and find a single Nortech owner that bought a new Cig......multiple requests not one case found.......hmmmmm.

In all seriousness, Cig has a fantastic history, trademark, logo whatever and they build a nice boat. You guys take it way too seriously when someone thinks that this "iconic" brand could be improved with a few changes.....

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