2016 Back Cove 34

The Maine boat building industry has, for centuries, produced rugged, sea going vessels. Today the popularity of the downeast motoryacht continues to grow worldwide, with boats such as the new Back Cove 34 leading the way.

Her vee-hull and dependable diesel engine get her on plane at ten knots, and she will cruise effi ciently and comfortably at 20 knots while sipping fuel at less than 12 US gallons per hour. Her hull has downward turning chines and long spray rails to provide additional lift and push spray down and away from the windshield. Built using Back Cove Yachts VIP resin infusion process, she is both strong and quiet. Airex coring is used as a sandwich material to reduce engine and exhaust noise, and the best deck hardware is selected to reduce hardware rattles and for it’s long lasting good looks.

On deck she is as practical and well laid out as the other models in the Back Cove range. Wide side decks, oversized hand rails, always a hand hold wherever needed, highest quality hatches and portlights, large dimension mooring cleats: all features you have come to expect from Back Cove Yachts. In her cockpit an L-shaped bench seat and an aft facing seat are wonderful places from which to enjoy a day on the water. 

The Back Cove story began in 2003 when Back Cove Yachts and the design team from her sister company, Sabre Yachts, collaborated to create and introduce a simple but elegant power boat range, answering concerns from the market that too many companies were designing increasingly larger boats. The styling was to be reminiscent of the Maine lobster boat: a spoon bow, a gently sloped reverse transom and a touch of tumblehome in the topsides were blended to create a striking and elegant style. From a practical perspective, systems were to be simple and effi cient to minimize the cost of ownership. A single diesel engine propulsion system and standard bow thruster were chosen for effi ciency and maneuverability in tight spaces. These practical design features continue to strike a chord in the marketplace and the Back Cove 34 has already received rave reviews from the public and the marine press.

Below deck the Back Cove 34 offers a roomy and inviting interior. With 6’ 5” of interior height she is one of the most spacious boats in her class. Forward is a comfortable island berth, with large cedar lined hanging locker to starboard and additional storage to port. Below the berth top are several convenient drop in storage spaces and large dovetailed drawers. Aft and to port an L-settee converts into a sleeper, and is enclosed with a Sunbrella privacy curtain. Air and light stream into this space through a large overhead deck hatch and through four openings ports in the coach roof.

To starboard is an easily maintained head compartment enclosed with an elegant cherry bulkhead. The head unit has a separate stall shower – a feature rarely found in a 34 footer. Her fresh water fl ush MSD and standard macerator are standard features. The counter top is made of Solid Surface Material.

On her helm deck, the sense of spaciousness is impressive. A raised dinette with an elegant inlaid table will seat four for dinner and can also be converted to form an additional sleeping berth. This entire space is surrounded by large opening windows, as well as hatches in the overhead.

To starboard is a well equipped galley with a deep stainless steel sink, cherry cabinets, dovetailed drawers, microwave oven and two burner cooktop. A solid surface countertop adds to the beauty and functionality of her bright and airy galley. Two fridge/ freezer units are found below the helm and mates seats.

When underway the standard Stidd helm chair is a superb and comfortable seat that will help reduce fatigue during long periods at the helm. And to port, the mate’s seat is an equally comfortable spot. A tilting helm pump and large surfaces for mounting navigational electronics are but two of the many features provided at the helm. Large windshields, each equipped with a strong wiper and washer, provide a great view of the sea ahead.

● Back Cove white iso-npg gelcoat

● Vinylester backup resin

● VIP Resin Infused Hull w/ PVC foam core sandwich

● VIP Resin Infused foam core stringer system

● Advanced prop pocket hull design

● Awlgrip boot top

● Molded cove stripe depression w/ “gold leaf” style stripe 

● Back Cove white iso-npg gelcoat w/ graystone anti-skid on walking surfaces

● VIP Resin infused balsa core sandwich structure

● Mooring cleats forward, aft and spring line cleats. Aft cleats are pull-up style

● Molded Composite bow sprit w/ stainless steel anchor roller

● Anchor locker w/ ground tackle storage

● Running lights LED

● Teak accent stripe on cabin side

● Custom 1-1/4’’ 316L stainless steel perimeter rail

● SS handrails on hard top, port, and starboard

● Compressed air horn on hardtop (mast opt.)

● (6) opening Port lights w/ insect screens

● Port & starboard molded steps leading to side & fore deck

● Molded cockpit seating w/ storage, and aft facing removable seat to port

● Transom Door to starboard

● Swim platform w/ SS under mount swim ladder

● Hot and cold cockpit shower

● Self draining cockpit 

● Cummins QSB 480 mhp electronically controlled engine and ZF marine gear

● Cummins Smartcraft display

● 2” Aquamet shaft

● 4 Blade NiBrAl propeller

● PSS Dripless shaft log

● Binnacle mount electronic single lever engine control

● Internal sea strainer

● 185 gallon fuel tank w/ 2” fill

● Racor Fuel Filter

● 6’’ Exhaust w/ two stage horizontal muffler

● Electric actuated trim tabs port and starboard w/ helm controller

● SeaStar hydraulic steering w/ tilt helm pump

● Below deck air conditioning w/ reverse cycle heat

● Sidepower bow thruster w/ joy stick control (SE60i)

● Hot and Cold pressurized water

● 11 gallon water heater w/ heat exchanger

● Marelon sea valves on underwater thru hulls

● Automatic Fireboy extinguisher system w/ manual back-up 

● AC and DC control panels with polarity indicator

● DC system battery management switching

● DC breakers for electronics

● Emergency cross over switch / ACR

● 120V AC 30 amp shorepower w/ 50 foot cord set

● AC shorepower system ELCI protected

● Galvanic isolator

● GFI protected 120V circuits 

● Battery Charger

● (2) 4D AGM house battery

● (3) Group 31 AGM engine start battery

● (2) 12VDC automatic bilge pumps

● Bonding system w/ zinc transom anode

● Engine room lighting

● Cockpit courtesy lights switched at transom door and helm

● Overhead LED cabin lights, with dimmer control

● Reading lights in salon/berth area

● Overhead bi-color LED helm deck light w/ switch

● 12V outlet at helm and in cabin

● Gen set 6.0 KW Kohler with sound shield 41 hours

● Head w/ separate shower stall w/ bi-fold door

● Molded seat in shower stall w/ storage beneath

● Built-in vanity w/ sink and storage

● Lewmar hatch w/ screen

● Stainless steel opening ports (2) w/ insect screen and shade

● Cherry framed mirror

● Full length mirror on door

● Solid surface countertop

● Single lever faucet

● Shower-drain sump pump system

● Standard size fresh water electric MSD w/ holding tank

● Waste tank gauge

● Macerator for holding tank overboard discharge as permitted

● Holding tank pump out fitting on deck

● Sealed overhead lighting w/ bezel switch

● Powered exhaust fan (12V)

● Fresh water level gauge 

● Clear anodized aluminum windows w/ opening windows port, starboard, and center

● (3) windshield wipers w/ fresh water washer system and intermittent control

● Lewmar sliding hatches w/ OCEANair Skyscreens

● Compass, illuminated

● Stazo wood grain steering wheel

● Llebroc helm seat

● Smoked acrylic companionway slider w/ lockable latch

● Engine hatch opens by electric linear actuator

● Large engine room hatch incorporates dinette & mate’s bench

● Dinette seating w/ hi-low Back Cove high gloss table w/ decorative inlay

● Dinette and mate’s seat convert to double berth

● Storage beneath dinette seating

● Charging station for AC/DC/USB 

● Electric two burner cook-top with cover

● (2) SS Drawer style AC/DC fridges w/ freezer compartment

● Large SS Galley sink w/ single lever faucet & drop in cover

● Solid surface countertop

● Built-in convection microwave

● Drawer and doors storage below counter 

● Varnished Cherry interior on molded composite hull liner

● Lewmar hatches w/ screens

● Island double berth w/ drawers and storage below

● Shelves above berth

● Cedar lined hanging locker to starboard

● Drawer / Shelf locker to port

● Cherry hull ceilings

● L-settee converts to a second berth with curtain to enclose

● Storage above and below L-settee

● Sirius - XM ready Fusion stereo system w/ Bluetooth connectivity. Interior and helm deck speakers