Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2009 boat specs
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Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2009
2009
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Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 34 2012 boat specs
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Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 34 2012
2012
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Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2009 vs Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 34 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2009 against a deep vee Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 34 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 34 2012 measures 34,3 feet overall (2012), 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.

The Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 34 2012 tops out at 380 hp. Engine specs for the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2009 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 1 gallons in the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2009. 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 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 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 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 34
Model Year2009
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 4 in. (2.85 m)
Beam12 ft. (3.67 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] - Detail37 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. (5,443 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)
Length overall - Meters8.08
Length overall - Meters10.46
Length overall - Inches318
Length overall - Inches412
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
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]37 ft. 7 in. (11.45 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo D4 225 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (375 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail185 gal. (700 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
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYanmar 6LY
Exhaustnot available
Exhaust6 in. with two stage horizontal muffler
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower380 hp
Operational Info
Headroom5 ft. 7 in. (1.72 m)
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Water capacity30 gal. (113 l)
Water capacity80 gal. (300 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity5 at 6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41 l)

Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2009 vs Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 34 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2009 or the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 34 2012?
The Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 34 2012 is the longer of the two at 34,3 feet overall. The Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2009 comes in at 26,5 feet, making it roughly 7,8 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2009 or the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 34 2012?
For trailering, the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 34 2012 has the edge at 16 lbs dry weight versus 85 lbs for the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2009. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?
The Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 34 2012 has a documented max rating of 380 hp. Engine specifications for the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2009 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 8 passengers, while the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 34 2012 is certified for 10. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 34 2012 measures 144" wide, compared to 112" for the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2009. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2009 or the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 34 2012?
The Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 34 2012 has the bigger tank at 185 gallons, versus 1 gallons on the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2009. That 184-gallon difference translates to roughly 552–920 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2009 and Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 34 2012 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 26 2009 and the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 34 2012 are built by Back Cove Yachts. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.