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Cigarette 42 Auroris Video Review: Quad 500Rs and 67 Knots in Miami

By the YachtWay editorial deskUpdated October 2026Video walkthrough8 min read

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The Cigarette 42 Auroris is a 42 ft walkaround built in Miami, with four Mercury Racing 500R outboards and 2,000 hp. We walked one from the transom to the cabin, then took her out. She has an aft sunbed that slides out, a grill and two fridge drawers, a pop-up TV, a U-shaped bow lounge and a cabin with a head and shower. On our run she reached about 67 knots (77 mph) without much trim.

A Miami icon with room to relax

Cigarette is as Miami as it gets, and the 42 Auroris shows the brand is about more than speed. The aft deck has an ice box, fridges, a grill and a TV that rises at the push of a button, with Starlink for Wi-Fi offshore. The bow lounge turns into a sunbed, and below there is a cabin with a head. Then you open the throttles on four 500Rs.

The vibePure Miami performance with comfort
The power4x Mercury Racing 500R, 2,000 hp
Best forFast day runs, sandbars, the Bahamas

What stood out on board

  • About 67 knots on our run
    77 mph off Miami with a near full tank, without playing much with the trim.
  • A sunbed that slides out
    Push a button and the aft sunbed extends, or slide it back and mount a table.
  • A pop-up TV and Starlink
    The TV rises on the aft deck, and Starlink keeps you online far offshore.
  • Fold-out boarding handles
    Handles and a ladder fold out at the stern to climb back aboard.
  • A smarter night camera
    A thermal camera system that costs about a third of a FLIR, with a sharper picture.
  • A finish to match the speed
    Stitched seats, brushed metal and a spotless anchor locker with three locks.
Running off Miami on our sea trial. 11:40
Four Mercury Racing 500Rs, 2,000 hp in all. 01:25
The aft sunbed, which slides out at the push of a button. 02:10
The U-shaped bow lounge, with its own screen. 08:00
The helm, with three Garmin screens. 05:45

Spec sheet at a glance

FeatureWhat you getThe benefit
Length overall42 ft (12.8 m)A walkaround with room to lounge
Beam11 ft 11 in (3.63 m)Stable at speed
Draft2 ft 11 in (0.88 m)Shallow enough for sandbars
Dry weight8 t (17,600 lb)Light for 2,000 hp
Tanks470 gal fuel, 25 gal water (1,780 L, 95 L)Range for a run to the Bahamas
Power (as tested)4x Mercury Racing 500R, 2,000 hp400R engines are also offered
Top speed (our test)About 67 kn (77 mph)Measured off Miami, with little trim
Cruise (our test)About 43 kn (50 mph) at 19 to 21 gal/h per engineFuel burn stays steady with speed
LayoutCabin with a convertible lounge, one head with showerGood for a night on board
HelmThree Garmin screens, bow thruster, thermal cameraNight vision for runs home after dark
Aft deckGrill, sink, fridges, ice maker, pop-up TVEntertain without going below
ConnectivityStarlinkWi-Fi far from shore

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Aft deck

A fold-out handle for climbing back aboard. 01:40

At the stern there is a flushing system for the engines, so you just plug in a hose at home. Ice boxes, a fridge and a trash bin sit on both sides of the aft sunbed.

  • Sunbed.
    Slides out electrically for lounging, or back in for a table.
  • Boarding.
    Fold-out handles and a ladder at the stern.
  • Shade.
    An electric Bimini hidden in the hardtop.
  • Display.
    A screen on the hardtop column shows speed and lights.

Galley and entertainment

The Kenyon grill, in front of the aft lounge. 03:20

In front of the aft lounge there is a full outdoor galley, and a TV rises from the deck for the big game.

  • Grill.
    A Kenyon grill and a matte black sink.
  • Storage.
    Drawers for cutlery and a small trash bin.
  • Cold storage.
    Two fridge drawers, an ice maker and a fridge cubby.
  • TV.
    Pops up at the push of a button.
  • Starlink.
    Wi-Fi anywhere on the water.

Helm

At the helm, with the bolsters folded up. 06:35

The helm seats are angled and raised at the head for support, and the bolsters fold up so you can drive standing at speed.

  • Wheel.
    Leather with Cigarette stitching and brushed metal.
  • Screens.
    Three large Garmin displays that also run the lights.
  • Controls.
    Throttles, VHF, bow thruster and a manual fuel gauge.
  • Night vision.
    A thermal camera that costs far less than a FLIR.
  • Lighting.
    Underwater lights and speaker lights in any colour.

Bow

Storage under the bow seats, on gas struts. 08:20

Hand holds on both sides help at speed. The bow has a U-shaped lounge with LED lights under the seats and its own screen.

  • Table.
    Rises on a switch, and with a filler becomes a sunbed.
  • Storage.
    Under every seat, beautifully finished inside.
  • Anchor locker.
    Spotless, with three locks on the anchor.
  • Extra cleat.
    In the locker, for tying off.

Cabin and head

The head, with a sink and a rain shower. 10:20

Below there is a cabin with Dometic AC, a second VHF and audio controls. The table lowers, and with a filler cushion the seating becomes a bed.

  • Power.
    A socket and USB outlet by the seating.
  • Storage.
    Deep pockets on both sides.
  • Head.
    A mirror, a medicine cabinet, hot water and a rain shower.
  • Service.
    An access panel behind the head reaches the helm systems.

Sea trial off Miami

At the helm on our run off Miami. 13:00

We took the 42 Auroris out off Miami with a near full tank. She got up to speed quickly and turned smoothly at high speed.

  • Acceleration.
    From 30 to 45 mph (26 to 39 knots) in seconds.
  • Cruise.
    About 43 knots (50 mph) at 19 to 21 gal/h per engine.
  • Fast run.
    About 61 knots (70 mph) into the waves.
  • Top speed.
    About 67 knots (77 mph), with more trim to find.
  • Reported.
    The display showed a best of about 72 knots (83 mph). We did not reach it.
The verdict

The 42 Auroris lives up to the Cigarette name. On our run she reached about 67 knots and turned smoothly at speed, with plenty more on offer. But the boat is just as good at anchor, with a sliding sunbed, a grill, a pop-up TV and a bow lounge that turns into a sunbed. A cabin with a head makes longer days easy. She is built to get you to the sandbar first and keep you comfortable once you are there.

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In this video

  1. 00:00 Introduction
  2. 01:21 Aft deck and swimming features
  3. 02:59 Galley and entertainment
  4. 04:31 Helm station and technologies
  5. 06:57 Bow seating and amenities
  6. 09:11 Interior cabin and bathroom
  7. 11:15 Sea trial and performance
  8. 13:15 Final thoughts and closing
Presented by
Heigo Paartalu
YachtWay Spotlight host
Filmed by
YachtWay Studios