Matching a modified vee Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 29 2008 against a deep vee Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 30 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 29 2008 at 29,0 ft versus Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 30 2012 at 30,5 ft. At 1 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 315 hp for the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 29 2008 and 315 hp for the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 30 2012. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 15 gal and 16 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 30 2012 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 29 2008 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.