Whats a better ride
05-20-2013 | 09:15 AM
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From: Pompano Beach, Florida
I've had three 28 Cigarettes over the years..
Two I raced in APBA back in the day.
They are great boats.
Only downside I saw was not much free board.
In BIG water they are too short & have a tendency to stuff .I can attest to that
Very tight in the engine compartment even with small blocks.
Two I raced in APBA back in the day.
They are great boats.
Only downside I saw was not much free board.
In BIG water they are too short & have a tendency to stuff .I can attest to that
Very tight in the engine compartment even with small blocks.
05-20-2013 | 01:05 PM
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From: Freehold, NJ
I had a 28' Cig, great boat and like has been said low freeboard and just a bit short in bigger ocean swells. It's a great boat in the ocean on a fair day and in the NJ bay's it can never get too rough for that boat it eats them up!
05-20-2013 | 03:45 PM
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From: Pompano Beach, Florida
Lake st clair when it gets snotty can be rougher than the ocean in Point Pleasant N.J. Been there done that.
If you want to be comfortable in the rough waters of the lakes than get a bigger boat than 28 feet. Just my 2 cents.
If you want to be comfortable in the rough waters of the lakes than get a bigger boat than 28 feet. Just my 2 cents.
05-20-2013 | 09:31 PM
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From: Grosse Pointe Woods, Mi
Looks like I will be getting the cig. I would go bigger, but I want to be able to hit the inland lakes close to my home during the week so the kids can swim. Anything bigger and the ramps may be a problem.
05-21-2013 | 05:51 AM
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From: Rochester, MI / Marco Island, FL
Great ruff water boat
Faster
Less to maintain
Holds value better
