What are “Cigarette Boats”?
Cigarette Boats” typically refers to Cigarette Racing Team, a South Florida builder of luxury high-performance powerboats known for speed, bold custom finishes, and offshore-capable hulls.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT Cigarette Boats
Where are Cigarette boats built?
Cigarette lists its head office in Opa-locka, Florida (Miami area).
What types of boats does Cigarette build today?
Cigarette’s current lineup is split between Center Consoles (outboard-powered luxury performance boats) and Performance Boats (classic go-fast V-bottom sportboats).
What are Cigarette’s most popular current models?
Frequently referenced current models include the 41’ Nighthawk, 42’ Auroris, 42’ Huntress, 52’ Thunder, 59’ Tirranna, plus performance V-bottoms like the 38’ Top Gun, 42’ X, and 515 flagship.
What is the Cigarette 41’ Nighthawk best for?
The 41’ Nighthawk is positioned as a luxury day-boating center console that blends high speed with upscale amenities.
What is the Cigarette 42’ Auroris best for?
The 42’ Auroris is marketed as a refined, high-performance luxury day boat using Cigarette’s twin-step hull design for speed and handling.
What is the Cigarette 42’ Huntress (sometimes shown as “Nighteagle” on the site)?
Cigarette describes the 42 Huntress as a comfort-forward day-boat style performance model with a walk-around/peninsula-style layout and premium interiors.
What is the Cigarette 52’ Thunder?
The 52’ Thunder is Cigarette’s large, entertainment-oriented performance center console, designed for high speed and luxury hosting.
What is the Cigarette 59’ Tirranna?
The 59’ Tirranna is Cigarette’s flagship-scale center console concept, positioned as an entertainment-centric luxury performance boat for family and friends.
What is the difference between Cigarette “Center Consoles” and “Performance Boats”?
In Cigarette’s own model grouping, Center Consoles are the outboard-powered luxury “super consoles,” while Performance Boats include the brand’s classic go-fast V-bottom sportboat lineup (e.g., 38 Top Gun, 42 X, 515).
What is the Cigarette 515?
Cigarette positions the 515 as its flagship, “clean-sheet” performance boat—built for high-speed offshore confidence and premium craftsmanship.
How fast do Cigarette boats go?
Speed depends heavily on model and power, but Cigarette targets “go-fast” performance. For example, a boats.com review reported the 42X hitting 100 mph in a specific test setup, and the 52 Thunder feature discusses 90 mph expectations with six Mercury 500R outboards.
Are Cigarette boats good in rough water?
Cigarette’s performance reputation is strongly tied to offshore-capable deep-V hulls; a boats.com review specifically emphasizes the 42X as a rough-water-capable, high-performance V-bottom.
Who are Cigarette’s main competitors?
Cigarette competes in the high-performance “go-fast” space alongside other elite builders; with brands like Outerlimits, Midnight Express, MTI, Mystic, and Nor-Tech in the fast center-console / performance category.
Has Cigarette won any notable awards?
Cigarette’s recognition is often heritage/performance-driven; industry coverage has cited the Cigarette 42X receiving Powerboat Magazine’s Custom Offshore V-bottom of the Year in 2007.
What’s the Mercedes-AMG connection with Cigarette boats?
Cigarette has produced multiple Mercedes-AMG special editions; Mercedes-Benz USA media releases describe close collaboration on boats including the 59’ Tirranna AMG Edition and the 41’ Nighthawk AMG Black Series.
How do Cigarette owners typically use their boats?
Owners commonly use Cigarettes for high-speed day boating, sandbar-to-dinner runs, and social boating—plus performance events like poker runs and owner gatherings (e.g., the Cigarette Rendezvous at Lake of the Ozarks).
What is the Cigarette Rendezvous?
It’s a major owner/community event that generally occurs in June at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. This is a great opportunity to see different customizations, models, and talk to other owners about how they use their boat.
Is Cigarette Racing Team under new ownership?
Yes—press coverage and industry reporting state Cigarette was sold in 2021 to Lionheart Capital in partnership with John H. Ruiz.
How much does a Cigarette boat cost?
Pricing varies widely because options and finishes are highly customizable. At the high end of the market, a well-maintained, late-model year Cigarette can cost more than $3 million with the right equipment and power. On the lower end, you can buy a pre-owned, older Cigarette boat for under $200,000.
Are Cigarette boats “custom”?
Many Cigarettes are built with extensive personalization (paint, upholstery, electronics, audio, seating layouts), and the brand markets craftsmanship and bespoke detailing as part of the ownership experience.
Are Cigarette boats good for fishing?
While some owners do fish from Cigarette center-consoles, the brand’s modern center-console marketing strongly emphasizes luxury day boating and entertaining as much as (or more than) hardcore angling.
