Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Back Cove Yachts 30 2012 vs Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 34 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Back Cove Yachts 30 2012 vs Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 34 2012 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 34 2012 tops out at 380 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 34 2012 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 34 2012 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 34 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 34 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 34,3 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)
Length - Feet30
Length - Feet34.33
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Meters10.46
Length overall - Inches360
Length overall - Inches412
Beam11.15 ft
Beam12 ft. (3.67 m)
Beam - Meters3.4
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Inches134
Beam - Inches144
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail27 in. (0.69 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.69
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches27
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail16,000 lbs. (5,443 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg7257.47
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.16
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]37 ft. 7 in. (11.45 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal185
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Liters700.3
Engine makeCummins
Engine makeYanmar 6LY
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeCummins
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Exhaustnot available
Exhaust6 in. with two stage horizontal muffler
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail185 gal. (700 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower380 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity4
Water capacity80 gal. (300 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity5 at 6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeBack Cove Yachts
Modelnot available
ModelBack Cove 34
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee