Tige Boats
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| Industry | Boat manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1991 |
| Founder | Charlie Pigeon |
| Products | Inboard ski and wake boats |
| Brands | ATX Surf Boats |
| Website | www |
Tigé Boats, Inc. is a manufacturer of inboard towboats based in Abilene, Texas.[1] The company, founded in 1991 by Charlie Pigeon, produces boats for water skiing, wakeboarding, and wake surfing.[1][2]
History
The company’s first model was the 2000 SLM Comp in 1992.[3] The model was named Rookie of the Year by Waterski Magazine.[4][5] In 1995, Tigé relocated its operations from Merced, California, to Abilene, Texas.[1][6][7] Production at a new 135,000-square-foot headquarters and manufacturing facility began in January 2006.[6][7] In 2025, Boating Magazine named the Ultré 23ZX “Boat of the Year” in the Watersports category.[8]
Technology
Tigé introduced the Tigé Adjustable Performance System (TAPS) in 1995, followed by the Convex V hull; an updated system, TAPS², was introduced in 2003.[1][2][5]An updated system, TAPS², was introduced in 2003.[1][2] In 2009, the company introduced TigéTouch, a digital control system for ballast and speed functions.[9][10]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "2007 Boat Buyer's Guide". Ski Magazine. Jan–Feb 2007. pp. 228–243.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Manufacturer Profile". Ski Magazine. Jan–Feb 2003. pp. 190–209.
- ↑ Brazil, Ed (Mar 1992). "The 1992 crop is bigger and better than ever". Ski Magazine. pp. 56, 58, 60.
- ↑ "TIGÉ 2000slm comp". Ski. January 1993. p. 145. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Eye of the Tigé". Boating Industry. 2005-11-21. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Tigé expands to new plant, headquarters". Boating Industry. Jan 31, 2006.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Abilene is hot destination for relocating companies". Dallas News. 2014-11-05. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
- ↑ "Boat of the Year Category Winners 2025". 2026-01-02. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
- ↑ "Tigé Introduces Touch Screen Control System". BoatTEST. Aug 26, 2009.
- ↑ "New waves in water sports". Boating Industry. Oct 1, 2013.
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