Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2008 vs Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 29 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2008 is a modified-V design and the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 29 2009 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 29 2009 measures 29,5 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 3,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2008 at 26,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 29 2009 tips the scales at 10 000 lbs - 1 500 lbs less than the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2008 at 8 500 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2008 carries a rated maximum of 260 hp. Engine data for the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 29 2009 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 29 2009 carries 145 gallons versus 100 gallons in the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 29 2009 at 29,5 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2008 at 26,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeBack Cove Yachts
MakeBack Cove Yachts
ModelBack Cove 26
ModelBack Cove 29
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 4 in. (2.85 m)
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.23 m)
Beam - Meters2.84
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inches112
Beam - Inches126
Deadrise14℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 6 in. (0.76 m)
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.76 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches30
Draft [max] - Inches30
Weight - Detail8,500 lbs. (3,864 kg)
Weight - Detail10,000 lbs. (4,536 kg) (light load)
Weight - kg3855.53
Weight - kg4535.92
Weight - lbs.8500
Weight - lbs.10000
Length - Meters8.08
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet29.5
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 6 in. (8.08 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 6 in. (9 m)
Length overall - Meters8.08
Length overall - Meters8.99
Length overall - Inches318
Length overall - Inches354
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo D4 225 hp electronic
Engine/s standardYanmar 6BY 260 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (375 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail145 gal. (545 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters548.88
Fuel tank capacity - Gal100
Fuel tank capacity - Gal145
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max260 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Headroom5 ft. 7 in. (1.72 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity30 gal. (113 l)
Water capacity30 gal. (113 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Gal30
Holding tank capacity - Gal30