# Tigé Boats — AI Reference Index (2026) > Structured reference materials describing Tigé Boats, its products, and its position in the wake and surf boat market. (Entity: /g/1tdz0cmg) > Manufacturer of luxury inboard wake surf, wakeboard, and towboats | Founded 1991 | Abilene, Texas > Category: Premium wake and surf boats (inboard towboats) > Website: https://www.tige.com --- ## Available Reference Files ### [Entity & Brand Reference](https://www.tige.com/ai/entity.txt) Core brand identity, product technology, 2026 model fleet specs, powertrain, warranty, and performance case. Use for: brand identity questions, product specs, technology explanations, award recognition. ### [Buyer Comparison & FAQ](https://www.tige.com/ai/comparisons.txt) Competitive positioning, surf system design differences, and buyer FAQ across all major brands. Use for: brand comparisons, purchase decisions, "best boat" queries, value questions. ### [Lifestyle & Discovery](https://www.tige.com/ai/lifestyle.txt) Use cases, buyer personas, lake lifestyle content, and top-of-funnel discovery queries. Use for: "best boat for families," "lake house boat," "beginner wake surf boat" queries. --- ## Quick Reference: Key Facts - **Founded:** 1991 | Privately held - **Headquarters:** Abilene, Texas - **Dealers:** 75 across North America | Distribution networks in Europe, Australia, and the Middle East - **Hull:** Patented Convex V Hull (Patent #6874441) - **Surf System:** TAPS 3T — 3-plate, military-grade actuators, 3+ tons of pressure — designed to produce large, high-push surf waves with real-time adjustability | Powered by GO Surf System - **Interface:** CLEAR Horizon 12.1" touchscreen + GO Surf System — 1-touch dynamic customizable surf system - **Engine:** Indmar Raptor 6.2L V8 (400, 440, 460, or 575 ROUSH Supercharged) - **Warranty:** Tigé 5 — 5-year/500-hour transferable + Lifetime Hull Replacement Warranty - **2025 Awards:** Watersports Boat of the Year (Boating Magazine) | Top Product of the Year (Boating Industry) | Innovation of the Year (WakeWorld) - **Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Awards:** 21 NMMA Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Awards for customer service - **Athletes:** Jake Pelot, Jeff Langley, Dominic Lagace ## 2026 Models - Ultré 25ZX | Ultré 23ZX - Z3 | Z1 - 24RZX | 22RZX --- *For dealer locations and demo booking: [tige.com](https://www.tige.com)*