Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Back Cove Yachts 30 2012 vs Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 33 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Back Cove Yachts 30 2012 vs Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 33 2008 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 33 2008 tops out at 440 hp. Engine specs for the Back Cove Yachts 30 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 33 2008 carries 185 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Back Cove Yachts 30 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 33 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Back Cove Yachts 30 2012 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 33 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 33 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 34,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Back Cove Yachts 30 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail30.00 ft
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 4 in. (10.46 m) (not including anchor roller or swim platform)
Length - Feet30
Length - Feet34
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Meters10.46
Length overall - Inches360
Length overall - Inches412
Beam11.15 ft
Beam12 ft. 0 in. (3.66 m)
Beam - Meters3.4
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Inches134
Beam - Inches144
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 1 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail14,000 lbs. (5,897 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg6350.29
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.14
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters10.46
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal185
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Liters700.3
Engine makeCummins
Engine makenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeCummins
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardYanmar 6LY 380 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail185 gal. (694 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine max440 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity4
Water capacity60 gal. (225 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.9 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity5 @ 6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (225 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters227.12
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal6
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeBack Cove Yachts
Modelnot available
ModelBack Cove 33
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee