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Forum: Cigarette
08-17-2017, 08:44 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 24,972
Posted By mrpickett357

I have been "up close" to this boat for the past...

I have been "up close" to this boat for the past 17 years. It is in better condition today than when I first laid eyes on it and it was beautiful back then. It has always been my inspiration (and the...
Forum: Cigarette
05-20-2017, 07:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,653
Posted By mrpickett357

All in all, it was a good day. We were...

All in all, it was a good day. We were disappointed in the work from the "car painters". So, ZP DECIDED we needed to repaint the transom assemblies. In a couple of hours we resanded and he "did it...
Forum: Cigarette
05-20-2017, 07:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,653
Posted By mrpickett357

Dr ZP at work, in the booth.

Dr ZP at work, in the booth.
Forum: Cigarette
05-09-2017, 09:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,653
Posted By mrpickett357

567268Sanded MULTIPLE coats of primer and paint...

567268Sanded MULTIPLE coats of primer and paint off the drives! Will follow the ZP etch, alodine & prime next.
Forum: Cigarette
11-02-2016, 02:14 PM
Replies: 358
Views: 139,286
Posted By mrpickett357

561115 A bit of this, an armload of elbow...

561115

A bit of this, an armload of elbow grease, a good microfiber towel and a pound of patience for all the nooks and crannies.
Forum: Cigarette
10-25-2016, 09:16 PM
Replies: 358
Views: 139,286
Posted By mrpickett357

It's almost here! We've discussed it all year, so...

It's almost here! We've discussed it all year, so come on down to the Galleon, have a drink and share some stories. Lots happened since last year. I've got some new Whipples to show you!
Forum: Cigarette
05-28-2016, 04:04 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 20,659
Posted By mrpickett357

Our NEXT project will be to fabricate replacement...

Our NEXT project will be to fabricate replacement tabs. Skinny, light weight, fast acting, modern material, voice activated, smart phone controlled tabs!
Forum: Cigarette
05-26-2016, 09:51 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 19,865
Posted By mrpickett357

Lock & Load departs FL on Wednesday for LOTO.

Lock & Load departs FL on Wednesday for LOTO.
Forum: Cigarette
05-26-2016, 09:30 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 20,659
Posted By mrpickett357

The saddle tanks create a very tight space to...

The saddle tanks create a very tight space to work in. Lots of creative climbing down there required to keep it clean.
Forum: Cigarette
05-26-2016, 01:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,280
Posted By mrpickett357

Jet engines are heavy too.

Jet engines are heavy too.
Forum: Cigarette
05-26-2016, 01:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,280
Posted By mrpickett357

The spare tire mount is 3 x 3 radiused edge tube,...

The spare tire mount is 3 x 3 radiused edge tube, 1/4 inch wall. The rail is 2 x 2 radiused, 1/4 wall. ZP likes it strong.
Forum: Cigarette
05-26-2016, 01:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,280
Posted By mrpickett357

When a Haitian piloted garbage truck hit my drive...

When a Haitian piloted garbage truck hit my drive guard that Zero Patience built, it crushed the fender of the truck while the guard was unfazed. The original factory spare tire holder is welded to...
Forum: Cigarette
05-20-2016, 05:49 PM
Replies: 478
Views: 126,504
Posted By mrpickett357

Hey! I recognize that one! Could you smell the...

Hey! I recognize that one!
Could you smell the race gas?!

Great weekend. Great friends.

Lock & Load
Forum: Cigarette
03-10-2016, 08:31 PM
Replies: 358
Views: 139,286
Posted By mrpickett357

"It's very tight in there..." ZP, as usual is...

"It's very tight in there..."
ZP, as usual is being too modest. With the new more efficient coolers, the port engine hit the sea strainer and could not be lowered into position. Soooo, he removed...
Forum: Cigarette
03-07-2016, 08:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,861
Posted By mrpickett357

Fill up the diesel and let's go!

Fill up the diesel and let's go!
Forum: Cigarette
11-08-2015, 05:55 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,232
Posted By mrpickett357

First day at Faro Blanco. Beautiful spot. 547452

First day at Faro Blanco. Beautiful spot. 547452
Forum: Cigarette
11-07-2015, 05:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,232
Posted By mrpickett357

Zero and the Pack - Cigs in the Keys 2015

Can't believe it's here again. Time to run the Keys with a Zero Patience and the pack. Here we are fueling Lock & Load in preparation for departure.
Forum: Cigarette
04-25-2015, 08:09 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,713
Posted By mrpickett357

Here's a couple of Six boats to add to the list!

Here's a couple of Six boats to add to the list!
Forum: Cigarette
04-24-2015, 09:08 PM
Replies: 358
Views: 139,286
Posted By mrpickett357

New props arrived today! Thanks Offshore...

New props arrived today!
Thanks Offshore Performance.
We'll post results soon!
Forum: Cigarette
04-24-2015, 09:01 PM
Replies: 358
Views: 139,286
Posted By mrpickett357

The box arrived! New wheels!

The box arrived!
New wheels!
Forum: Cigarette
04-12-2015, 08:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,039
Posted By mrpickett357

Very interested in the Lake Cumberland...

Very interested in the Lake Cumberland suggestion...but I think we should get together when it's just the old Cigarette boys. Not to diss the Poker Run, but a smaller group would be more enjoyable.
Forum: Cigarette
04-01-2015, 08:33 PM
Replies: 358
Views: 139,286
Posted By mrpickett357

We ordered 17.5 x 34 x 15 rake. Thought about...

We ordered 17.5 x 34 x 15 rake. Thought about 17.75 for about a minute until ZP let me put his set on my shafts and I only saw a sliver of light between the tips!
Given ZP's results with his 17.75 x...
Forum: Cigarette
03-31-2015, 04:03 PM
Replies: 358
Views: 139,286
Posted By mrpickett357

Yeah, what he said! We spent LOTS of hours...

Yeah, what he said!

We spent LOTS of hours planning how to do this conversion without moving the engines, modifying the hatch and buying new tail pipes.
The single most challenging aspect of the...
Forum: Cigarette
03-30-2015, 05:10 PM
Replies: 358
Views: 139,286
Posted By mrpickett357

Thanks for all the interest and questions... ...

Thanks for all the interest and questions...

I didn't really try to "air it out" on this first trip. Just wanted to see how it would handle, dock and cruise.
I ran it up to a max of 4,000 rpm,...
Forum: Cigarette
03-29-2015, 07:49 AM
Replies: 358
Views: 139,286
Posted By mrpickett357

Test run to Tampa fl.

Test run to Tampa fl.
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