Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 33 2009 vs Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 34 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 33 2009 against a deep vee Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 34 2013 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 33 2009 at 34,3 ft versus Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 34 2013 at 34,3 ft. At 16 lbs and 16 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 34 2013 tops out at 380 hp. Engine specs for the Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 33 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 185 gal and 185 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 10 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 33 2009 and Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 34 2013 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 33
ModelBack Cove 34
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. (3.66 m)
Beam12 ft. (3.67 m)
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Inches144
Beam - Inches144
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 1 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detail16,000 lbs. (5,897 kg)
Weight - Detail16,000 lbs. (5,443 kg)
Weight - kg7257.47
Weight - kg7257.47
Weight - lbs.16
Weight - lbs.16
Length - Feet34.33
Length - Feet34.33
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 4 in. (10.46 m) (not including anchor roller or swim platform)
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 4 in. (10.46 m)
Length overall - Meters10.46
Length overall - Meters10.46
Length overall - Inches412
Length overall - Inches412
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail27 in. (0.69 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.69
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches27
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]37 ft. 7 in. (11.45 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYanmar 6LY 380 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Exhaust6 in. with two stage horizontal muffler
Exhaust6 in. with two stage horizontal muffler
Fuel tank capacity - Detail185 gal. (695 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail185 gal. (700 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters700.3
Fuel tank capacity - Liters700.3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal185
Fuel tank capacity - Gal185
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeCummins
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelQSB
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower380 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Sleeping capacity5 @ 6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Sleeping capacity5 at 6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Water capacity60 gal. (225 l)
Water capacity80 gal. (300 l)
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22.7 l)
Water heater capacity11 gal. (41 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (112 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Holding tank capacity - Gal4