[YachtForum]

Cigarette to Start SuperYacht Division...

At 55 feet, they're a little short of the "superyacht" mark... by, oh say 100 feet!

From Boating Industry News...

OPA-LOCKA, Fla. – Performance boat builder Cigarette Racing Team has created a new division – Cigarette Super Yachts – that will apply its performance heritage to a new 55-foot luxury motor cruiser, the company reported in a statement yesterday.

“A Cigarette boat comfortably thrills five to six guests, but what do you do when you need more space?” asked Skip Braver, Cigarette president and CEO. “We decided to build a Cigarette for all your friends.”

Cigarette will feature a video of the final sea-trials in the Mediterranean with a display of photographs of the new 55-foot “super yacht” in the Cigarette booth at the Miami International Boat Show, kicking off later this week. Initial figures put the speeds at 46 mph with twin MAN Marine 800 hp diesel inboards. With an optional package of dual MAN Marine 1100 hp diesel engines and Arneson Surface Drives the yacht’s top speed will be 61 mph, according to the boat builder.

The 55-foot Cigarette Super Yacht will be delivered to the U.S. this April. The company said Cigarette Super Yachts will introduce building processes never before used in U.S. boat building.

[puder]

here are some spy shots from the sea trial a few weeks ago

[YachtNews]

Originally Posted by puder

here are some spy shots from the sea trial a few weeks ago

Wow, i am throughly impressed. The interior is pretty good. the exterior looks like a cross between a Baia and a sunseeker.

[BrandName]

Could this be an imported/restyled version of the Cigarette Otam 55?

[nilo]

Originally Posted by BrandName

Could this be an imported/restyled version of the Cigarette Otam 55?

As to my knowledge, Cigarette has made an agreement with Numarine shipyard in Turkey to build these series. This boat might have been built in Turkey as well. Numarine also has their own production line, a very modern and succesful yard, which will no doubt be a factor in fast boats in the years to come.

[catmando]

Glad to have you aboard Mr. Puderbach.