Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 30 2011 vs Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 33 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 30 2011 vs Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 33 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 30 2011 at 30,5 ft versus Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 33 2007 at 33,0 ft. At 12 lbs and 14 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 33 2007 tops out at 440 hp. Engine specs for the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 30 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 33 2007 carries 185 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 30 2011. 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 33 2007 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 30 2011 caps at 9. 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 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 33 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 33,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 30 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBack Cove Yachts
MakeBack Cove Yachts
ModelBack Cove 3
ModelBack Cove 33
Model Year2011
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m)
Beam12 ft. 0 in. (3.66 m)
Beam - Meters3.4
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Inches134
Beam - Inches144
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.76 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 0 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail12,000 lbs. (5,443 kg) (light load)
Weight - Detail14,000 lbs. (5,897 kg)
Weight - kg5443.1
Weight - kg6350.29
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.14
Length - Feet30.5
Length - Feet33
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 6 in. (9.3 m)
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 5 in. (10.19 m) (not including anchor roller or swim platform)
Length overall - Meters9.3
Length overall - Meters10.19
Length overall - Inches366
Length overall - Inches401
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters10.19
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYanmar 6LP 315 hp
Engine/s standardYanmar 6LY 380 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal. (600 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail185 gal. (694 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Liters700.3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal185
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Exhaustnot available
Exhaust6 in. with 2-stage horizontal muffler
Engine maxnot available
Engine max440 hp
Batterynot available
BatteryHouse: (2) 4D AGM Engine Start: (1) Group 31
Operational Info
Water capacity40 gal. (150 l)
Water capacity60 gal. (227.1 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227.1 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters227.12
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Gal6
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.9 m) (below and on helm deck)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity5 @ 6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22.71 l)