Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2009 vs Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 33 2011 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2009 and the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 33 2011 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 33 2011 measures 34,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 7,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2009 at 26,5 feet (2009). At 85 lbs and 16 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 33 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2009 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 33 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 33 2011 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 Back Cove 26 2009 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 33
Model Year2009
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 4 in. (2.85 m)
Beam12 ft. (3.66 m)
Beam - Meters2.84
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Inches112
Beam - Inches144
Deadrise14℃ at transom
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 6 in. (0.76 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 1 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detail8,500 lbs. (3,864 kg)
Weight - Detail16,000 lbs. (5,897 kg)
Weight - kg3855.53
Weight - kg7257.47
Weight - lbs.85
Weight - lbs.16
Length - Feet26.5
Length - Feet34.33
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 6 in. (8.08 m)
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 4 in. (10.46 m) (not including anchor roller or swim platform)
Length overall - Meters8.08
Length overall - Meters10.46
Length overall - Inches318
Length overall - Inches412
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo D4 225 hp
Engine/s standardYanmar 6LY 380 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (375 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail185 gal. (695 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters700.3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal185
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Exhaustnot available
Exhaust6 in. with 2-stage horizontal muffler
Operational Info
Headroom5 ft. 7 in. (1.72 m)
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Water capacity30 gal. (113 l)
Water capacity60 gal. (225 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (112 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity5 @ 6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22.7 l)