Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 29 2009 boat specs
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Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 29 2009
2009
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Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 37 2012 boat specs
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Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 37 2012
2012
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Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 29 2009 vs Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 37 2012 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 29 2009 and the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 37 2012 are deep 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 37 2012 measures 38,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 8,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 29 2009 at 29,5 feet (2009). At 1 lbs and 22 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 37 2012 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 29 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 37 2012 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 37 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 38,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 29 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 29
ModelBack Cove 37
Model Year2009
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.23 m)
Beam13 ft. (3.97 m)
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Inches126
Beam - Inches156
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.76 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 3 in. (1.0 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail10,000 lbs. (4,536 kg) (light load)
Weight - Detail22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg)
Weight - kg4535.92
Weight - kg9979.02
Weight - lbs.1
Weight - lbs.22
Length - Feet29.5
Length - Feet38
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 6 in. (9 m)
Length overall - Detail38 ft. (11.59 m) (not including anchor roller or swim platform)
Length overall - Meters8.99
Length overall - Meters11.58
Length overall - Inches354
Length overall - Inches456
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYanmar 6BY 260 hp
Engine/s standardCummins QSB 5.9, 480 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail145 gal. (545 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters548.88
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal145
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Exhaustnot available
Exhaust6 in. with two stage horizontal muffler
Operational Info
Water capacity30 gal. (113 l)
Water capacity120 gal. (450 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity5 at 6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.64 l)

Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 29 2009 vs Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 37 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 29 2009 or the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 37 2012?
The Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 37 2012 is the longer of the two at 38,0 feet overall. The Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 29 2009 comes in at 29,5 feet, making it roughly 8,5 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 29 2009 or the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 37 2012?
For trailering, the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 29 2009 has the edge at 1 lbs dry weight versus 22 lbs for the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 37 2012. 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.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 29 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 8 passengers, while the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 37 2012 is certified for 11. 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 37 2012 measures 156" wide, compared to 126" for the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 29 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 29 2009 or the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 37 2012?
The Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 29 2009 has the bigger tank at 145 gallons, versus 3 gallons on the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 37 2012. That 142-gallon difference translates to roughly 426–710 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 29 2009 and Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 37 2012 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 29 2009 and the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 37 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.