Web: Buddy Davis New Web Site

Buddy Davis presents its new World wide web showroom.  Buddy Davis was officially founded in 1976, but Davis entered first yacht repair in 1973 with Davis Boat works and later on in the mid eighties also founded Davis Yachts.  Buddy Davis helped by renowned yacht designer Donald Blount was instrumental in mastering the Carolina boat look with the dramatic bow flare and sharp bow entries of his builds.  Buddy Davis was also a pioneer in introducing the cold molding building technique of wood and glass fiber.  Buddy Davis build 350 plus of custom cruiser and yachts and the company was sold to Dr.Troicki's Egg Harbor Group in 2003.  Today Buddy Davis builds three lines; Center Consoles, Express, and Sport Fish, which total nine models.  Buddy Davis boat offer starts with the 28 CC and goes up to the 70 Sport Fisherman.  Buddy Davis new web site takes you around with the following buttons; About, Center Consoles, Express, Sport Fish, News, 2018 Events, and Contact.  Buddy Davis is also on social media platform Facebook and Instagram with button links at the right bottom of the page.

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Carson Buddy Davis Jnr 1949 - 2011

Carson R. "Buddy" Davis Jr., who designed and built Carolina-style sportfishing boats from 28 to 78 feet, died Monday at his home on Monday January 17 in Marathon, Fla., after a lengthy illness, at age 62. A native of Manteo, N.C., Davis was the son of Carson Ralph Davis and "Nonnie" Etheridge Davis, and the sister of Anne Davis Creef. Davis' boats were designed and built mainly under two companies: Davis Boat Works, which he founded in 1973, and Davis Yachts, which he formed in the mid 1980s. During his 45 year boating career, Davis built some 400 yachts. Master at capturing the Carolina look, Davis designed and built boats togather with Donald Blount that were known for their sharp entries and dramatic bow flare. His hull designs were all about function, but Davis also brought a level of luxury to the sportfishing boat that had not been seen before. Davis leaves his hife Barbara; daughter the Hon. Amber Davis, his son Carson Wade Davis who works at Spencer Yachts; his former wife, Elaina Davis; and two stepsons, Tres Midgett, and Matthew Midgett.

Project: Buddy Davis 58 Express

After being announced for quite some time Buddy Davis present some pictures for the 58 Express project. This express Sportfish Yacht should capture the qualities of the smaller 48 and 52 Express models and add to them more levels of comfort. A split exterior aft deck characterizes the plan outside with a sea level cockpit being made perfect for the game fisherman. On the raised deck will be the relaxed area with an L-shaped settee, exterior galley, and a central helm station. Below is a two stateroom plan, with a forward owners en-suite cabin, L-shaped saloon, and galley. To my knowledge the 58 Express should share its hull with the flybridge 58 Sportfish, with the usual Carolina flare upfront, and tumble home stern as designed by renowned architect Donald L.Blount.
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