In February of 2000, Team Davis announced plans to create its own international sales organization, foregoing a traditional dealer network. Headquartered at its Outer Banks, North Carolina facility, the Davis Yacht Sales group will provide direct access to corporate representatives in key markets throughout the United States and, eventually, in other parts of the world. We feel that a buyer who is considering a semi-custom boat of this magnitude is going to want to deal directly with a factory representative who is intimately familiar with our product. This new sales dynamic is designed to accelerate Davis' plan to be the premier provider of custom and semi-custom sportfishing yachts in the world. Like its world-class hull design, customized interiors and unmatched resale value, Davis' innovative sales strategy is setting the benchmark in the industry for customer service.
Sales are direct.
Service is direct. Davis has decisively trimmed back the layers, effectively eliminated the middleman, and passed the benefits of interacting directly with Davis Yachts to you, our valued customer. While the initial goal of Davis Yacht Sales is to facilitate the sale of new and used yachts, their core focus extends to all phases of customer service, and more closely resembles a private client service's firm than a brokerage house. For example, Davis Yacht Sales is in the final stages of contracting with regional service facilities for discounted repair and warranty work for Davis owners. Similarly, the customer service centers will, among other things, be equipped to assist every Davis owner with financing, insurance, charters, and more.