Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2007 vs Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 30 (2011) 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2007 vs Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 30 (2011) 2010 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 30 (2011) 2010 measures 30,5 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2007 at 26,0 feet (2007). At 85 lbs and 12 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2007 carries a rated maximum of 260 hp. Engine data for the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 30 (2011) 2010 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 30 (2011) 2010 carries 16 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2007. 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 30 (2011) 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2007 caps at 8. 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 30 (2011) 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 30 (2011) 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 30,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBack Cove Yachts
MakeBack Cove Yachts
ModelBack Cove 26
ModelBack Cove 30 (2011)
Model Year2007
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 4 in. (2.87 m)
Beam11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m)
Beam - Meters2.84
Beam - Meters3.4
Beam - Inches112
Beam - Inches134
Deadrise14℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 6 in. (0.77 m)
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.76 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches3
Weight - Detail8,500 lbs. (3,864 kg)
Weight - Detail12,000 lbs. (5,443 kg) (light load)
Weight - kg3855.53
Weight - kg5443.1
Weight - lbs.85
Weight - lbs.12
Length - Meters8.15
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet30.5
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 6 in. (8.15 m)
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 6 in. (9.3 m)
Length overall - Meters8.08
Length overall - Meters9.3
Length overall - Inches318
Length overall - Inches366
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYanmar 200 hp
Engine/s standardYanmar 6LP 315 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (455 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal. (600 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max260 hp
Engine maxnot available
Battery(2) 31 DCM
Batterynot available
Operational Info
Headroom5 ft. 7 in. (1.72 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity30 gal. (136 l)
Water capacity40 gal. (150 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (136 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Gal3