Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 30 2012 vs Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 30 (2011) 2010: A Close Look at Two Deep-V Boats
Both the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 30 2012 and the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 30 (2011) 2010 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 30 2012 at 30,5 ft versus Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 30 (2011) 2010 at 30,5 ft. At 12 000 lbs and 12 000 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 30 2012 carries a rated maximum of 315 hp. Engine data for the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 30 (2011) 2010 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 160 gal and 160 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 9 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 30 2012 and Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 30 (2011) 2010 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeBack Cove Yachts
MakeBack Cove Yachts
ModelBack Cove 30
ModelBack Cove 30 (2011)
Model Year2012
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m)
Beam11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m)
Beam - Meters3.4
Beam - Meters3.4
Beam - Inches134
Beam - Inches134
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.76 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches30
Weight - Detail12,000 lbs. (5,443 kg)
Weight - Detail12,000 lbs. (5,443 kg) (light load)
Weight - kg5443.1
Weight - kg5443.1
Weight - lbs.12000
Weight - lbs.12000
Length - Feet30.5
Length - Feet30.5
Length [over all with swim platform]33 ft. 11 in. (10.34 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 6 in. (9.3 m)
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 6 in. (9.3 m)
Length overall - Meters9.3
Length overall - Meters9.3
Length overall - Inches366
Length overall - Inches366
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYanmar LP
Engine makenot available
Engine/s standard6 cylinder
Engine/s standardYanmar 6LP 315 hp
Exhaust6 in. with two stage horizontal muffler
Exhaustnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal. (600 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal. (600 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Gal160
Fuel tank capacity - Gal160
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Horsepower315 hp
Horsepowernot available
Operational Info
Water capacity58 gal. (219 l)
Water capacity40 gal. (150 l)
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Gal30
Holding tank capacity - Gal30