3 Decades. 1 Vision.
THIRTY-ONE YEARS AGO, BOAT MAKERS DIDN’T QUESTION THE RULES, LET ALONE BREAK THEM.
Charlie Pigeon, founder, owner, and active CEO of Tige had worked as an executive for most of the inboard boat manufacturers. He said, “I know I can do better.” He challenged the industry with his core values—not accepting the status quo and a passion for giving customers a dramatically unique experience—with boats that performed like crazy and were much more fun.
3 Decades. 1 Vision.
THIRTY-ONE YEARS AGO, BOAT MAKERS DIDN’T QUESTION THE RULES, LET ALONE BREAK THEM.
Charlie Pigeon, founder, owner, and active CEO of Tige had worked as an executive for most of the inboard boat manufacturers. He said, “I know I can do better.” He challenged the industry with his core values—not accepting the status quo and a passion for giving customers a dramatically unique experience—with boats that performed like crazy and were much more fun.
CHARLIE ESTABLISHED THE TIGE BRAND BECAUSE HE KNEW THERE WAS ANOTHER LEVEL THAT HADN’T BEEN REACHED YET.
We took the finest features of a hardcore tournament ski boat and turned it into a versatile boat that families around the world could enjoy.
Tige boats blew customers away—with their breakthrough styling, multi-sport versatility, roominess, luxury trim, easy to drive, and a thrilling experience on the water. In fact, when the first Tige began to make wakes, the world had never seen a boat quite like it resulting in it being named ‘Rookie of the Year’ by Waterski Magazine.
Charlie dared to give customers a new level of power with a boat that created feelings and an environment more exciting than a roller coaster—the freedom, the air, the water. People had to have it. The industry grew from hundreds of people to thousands who wanted that experience.
Celebrating their 31st anniversary, Charlie and the Tige team have continued to place innovation and passion at the heart of their boats and have maintained their core focus on building the best inboard towboats on the water.
A look at Charlie's Scrapbook.
A snapshot of Tige's past and present.
Charlie Pigeon, Owner/Founder and CEO of Tige, worked many years as an executive for other leading wake boat brands, but saw the opportunity to put the customers experience first.
The Tige revolution begins. The first model—2000SLM Comp is voted Rookie of the Year.
Tige’s performance and engineering proves superior and expands to international markets. Today, Tige has a family of sales and service dealers in 13 countries worldwide.
Making waves—again. Tige is granted its first patent for TAPS (Tige Adjustable Performance System) wake-shaping technology.
TAPS advances to its second generation with the addition of a hydraulic wake plate for on-the-fly adjustments, making Tige the first and only inboard with full-trim capability.
Tige is named the Official Towboat of the IWSF World Wakeboard Championship Series and launches the first worldwide wakeboard tour stopping in France, South Africa, Japan, Brazil, Australia, and Canada.
The patented Convex V Hull is introduced to work hand-in-hand with TAPS, making it easier than ever to dial pro-level wakes.
Tige begins production at its brand-new, state-of-the-art factory and world headquarters in Abilene, Texas.
Another Tige first. TigeTouch is introduced as the first touchscreen control panel in the inboard market.
Tige’s excellence in product development, branding, and enthusiasm wins the Buzz Brand of the Year through the WSIA.
More patents are awarded to Tige that will contribute to future new product development.
TAPS advances into its 3rd generation—TAPS 3, the most versatile technology to hit the market.
Tige gains power again. The Alpha E2 Electric Powered Tower hits the market and sparks another revolution. The Alpha E2 was voted WakeWorld’s Innovation of the Year in its first year.
Tige Boats Inc. sets up for further growth and expansion with creation of sister brand, ATX Surf Boats.
Tige advances performance with TAPS 3T and the GO System™, the most intuitive and versatile technology to hit the market.
Tige celebrates 30th Anniversary with Limited Edition that brings a special, celebratory touch to the already stunning ZX Class.
In 2022, Tigé introduced the all-new Alpha E3+ with SolidShade. The new tower quickly gained recognition in the industry and was voted WakeWorld’s Innovation of the Year.
In 2023, Tigé unveiled the all-new Ultré ZX Class, marking a bold leap into the future of luxury boating. The new line introduced two models, the Ultré 23ZX and the Ultré 25ZX, each distinguished by striking new body lines, enhanced performance, and a range of industry-first features that redefined the boating experience.
In 2024, Tigé was awarded Innovation of the Year for the Ultré Lounge. Setting a new standard in luxury and innovation, the award-winning Ultré Lounge showcased the all-new FastFlip Co-Captain’s Chair, the UltréChill built-in cooler, and the Co-Command screen.
