Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 33 2007 vs Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 37 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 33 2007 vs Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 37 2011 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 37 2011 measures 38,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 33 2007 at 33,0 feet (2007). At 14 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.
The Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 33 2007 carries a rated maximum of 440 hp. Engine data for the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 37 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 33 2007 carries 185 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 37 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 37 2011 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 33 2007 caps at 10. 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 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 37 2011 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 33 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBack Cove Yachts
MakeBack Cove Yachts
ModelBack Cove 33
ModelBack Cove 37
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 0 in. (3.66 m)
Beam13 ft. (3.97 m)
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Inches144
Beam - Inches156
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 0 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 3 in. (1.0 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail14,000 lbs. (5,897 kg)
Weight - Detail22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg)
Weight - kg6350.29
Weight - kg9979.02
Weight - lbs.14
Weight - lbs.22
Length - Meters10.19
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet33
Length - Feet38
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 5 in. (10.19 m) (not including anchor roller or swim platform)
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 0 in. (11.59 m) (not including anchor roller or swim platform)
Length overall - Meters10.19
Length overall - Meters11.58
Length overall - Inches401
Length overall - Inches456
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYanmar 6LY 380 hp
Engine/s standardCummins QSB 5.9, 480 hp
Exhaust6 in. with 2-stage horizontal muffler
Exhaust6 in. with two stage horizontal muffler
Fuel tank capacity - Detail185 gal. (694 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters700.3
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal185
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max440 hp
Engine maxnot available
BatteryHouse: (2) 4D AGM Engine Start: (1) Group 31
Batterynot available
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.9 m) (below and on helm deck)
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Sleeping capacity5 @ 6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Sleeping capacity5 @ 6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Water capacity60 gal. (227.1 l)
Water capacity120 gal. (450 l)
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22.71 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41.64 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227.1 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters227.12
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal6
Holding tank capacity - Gal5