Catch A Tigress By The Tale—In Miami This Week

Displayed just outside the Miami International Boat Show, the new Statement Marine 430 Tigress CAT center console has attracted solid crowds this week and likely will continue to throughout the weekend. First, the 43-footer powered by quad Mercury Racing 500R outboard engines is based on a full-tunnel catamaran hull. Of course there are plenty of those in the open-water fishing world—the name Freeman leaps to mind—but not so many in the high-performance pleasure-boat realm.

Second, the boat is equipped with a massive sound system from Rockford-Fosgate. It’s a muscular combination to be sure and one—at least with the volume cranked—that won’t sneak up on anyone.

“As the industry continues to evolve, we felt it was time to take our own path, one that brings something not only new but truly exciting to the industry and our clients,” said Nick Buis, the owner of Statement Marine. “The revolutionary 430 Tigress CAT hull design is a first-generation departure from conventional center consoles. In fact, it’s more than a boat—it’s a statement.

“With unmatched space, cutting-edge technology and exhilarating performance, it’s setting a new standard for what’s possible in the market,” he added.

As for Rockford Fosgate, the Phoenix-based audio company is continuing its push into the marine segment that kicked off during last year’s Miami event. The company currently provides factory-installed sound system’s for Harley-Davidson motorcycles and Polaris side-by-side off-road vehicles.

But he 43-foot center console provides an impressive platform in the marine space for the well-known audio outfit.

“We have extremely robust, performance-driven product purpose-built for the marine space—we’re definitely not in our infancy from a product standpoint,” said Zach Luke, Rockford-Fosgate’s managing director, in an interview with this reporter last year. “But we haven’t necessarily focused on the marine category. It’s now a priority for us. It’s not just a focus, it’s a priority and we are moving forward accordingly.”

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