The partnership brings together two highly respected customer-focused organizations while introducing ACY’s Fountaine Pajot, Dufour and broader new-yacht portfolio to the San Diego market.
A New Partnership in Southern California
ACY Yachts (“ACY”), through its California subsidiary ACY California, and South Coast Yachts (“SCY”), one of Southern California’s most respected yacht sales and brokerage organizations, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding outlining a proposed collaboration of the two businesses.
The partnership represents a significant expansion of ACY’s presence in Southern California and brings together two organizations with closely aligned philosophies centered on exceptional customer service, long-term owner relationships, comprehensive support and creating memorable experiences on the water.
Founded and led by Barrett Canfield, South Coast Yachts has built an exceptional reputation in the Southern California boating community. SCY is known not simply for selling yachts, but for supporting its customers throughout the entire ownership experience—from selecting and purchasing the right boat to education, after-sales support, cruising and an active calendar of owner events.
That relationship-driven approach closely mirrors ACY’s own philosophy of creating customers for life.
“Barrett and the South Coast Yachts team have built something very special in San Diego,” said Chris Bent, President and Managing Partner of FCPB Company, Inc., ACY’s parent organization. “Their reputation for taking care of customers, supporting owners after the sale and building a real community around boating is extraordinary. Those values are very much aligned with how we have built ACY.”
A Shared Commitment To Customer Experience
Bent continued, “This is about much more than expanding our geographic footprint. We believe we are bringing together two organizations that share the same fundamental belief: our responsibility to the customer doesn’t end when the yacht is delivered. That shared culture makes South Coast Yachts a natural fit for ACY and gives us an exciting platform for growth throughout Southern California.”
Under the planned partnership, South Coast Yachts will continue to operate under the SCY name for yacht brokerage, preserving the brand, relationships and local market presence that Barrett Canfield and his team have developed over many years.
At the same time, SCY’s San Diego operation will gain access to ACY’s full portfolio of new yachts, significantly expanding the range of boats available to Southern California customers. This will include Fountaine Pajot sailing and power catamarans and Dufour sailing yachts, along with additional new-yacht offerings represented by ACY.
The expanded operation will combine SCY’s strong San Diego brokerage presence and local expertise with ACY’s new-yacht sales platform, national reach, owner support capabilities and broader resources.
Continuing the South Coast Yachts Legacy
“For our customers, this is a tremendous opportunity,” said Barrett Canfield of South Coast Yachts. “We have always believed that great yacht sales organizations are built around relationships and taking care of people long after the sale. ACY shares that philosophy. By bringing these organizations together, we can preserve what our customers value about South Coast Yachts while giving them access to an even broader selection of yachts, resources and support.”
Canfield added, “We’re also excited about what this means for the boating community we’ve built here in Southern California. We intend to continue the customer events, owner activities and personal service that have become such an important part of the SCY experience, while creating even more opportunities for our customers to enjoy their boats and connect with other owners.”
The Southern California Boating Market
The partnership is also expected to strengthen ACY’s ability to serve yacht owners throughout the West Coast. ACY has been expanding its California presence as part of a broader strategy to provide customers with a seamless experience encompassing new-yacht sales, brokerage, yacht ownership programs, technical expertise and long-term owner support.
“Southern California is one of the most important yachting markets in North America, and San Diego is at the center of it,” Bent said. “Combining SCY’s reputation and relationships with ACY’s brands, resources and broader platform creates an exciting opportunity. We see tremendous potential to grow the business while maintaining the personal, high-touch customer experience that made South Coast Yachts successful in the first place.”
The combined ACY and SCY partnership will be finalized in September with an anticipated market launch event during the fall regatta season in San Diego.
About South Coast Yachts
South Coast Yachts (SCY) is a leading Southern California yacht sales and brokerage organization based in San Diego. Led by Barrett Canfield, SCY has built a longstanding reputation for exceptional customer service, knowledgeable yacht sales and brokerage expertise, comprehensive owner support and an active community of boating enthusiasts.
SCY is known for developing long-term relationships with its customers and creating an ownership experience that extends well beyond the yacht purchase through education, cruising, events and continued support.
