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The Back Cove 29 is a 29-foot Downeast-style cruiser that was produced by the renowned Rockland, Maine based boat-building firm Back Cove Yachts between 2004 and 2009. A fine traditional form with a sophisticated gel-coating in a range of sedate colors, steel railings, teak brightwork and a timeless profile make this one of the most sophisticated lobster boats out on the water today, while up-to-date electronics, muscular propulsion options and a deluxe finish throughout give this yacht plenty of high-end appeal. One of the first vessels launched by this subsidiary of legendary brand Sabre Yachts, the 29 is the perfect option for couples looking to take it easy and explore the New England coast in style.
There’s plenty of room out on the foredeck to cast a line and wait for a bite while surrounded by high guardrails for a feel of security. Alternatively, head back to the self-bailing aft-cockpit, where the lobster potting facilities of old are replaced by a comfortable flip-up sofa paired with padded coamings that function as backrests, in-sole engine access, an ice-box and optional sports storage for your tackle and lines. To stern there’s even a bathing platform ideal for setting off on warm water swims as this yacht makes its way down towards the Florida Keys.
An open aspect at the rear of the upper-cockpit ensures an elemental feel to life on-deck, even as you shelter from the weather under a svelte hard-top and behind wrap-around glazing. In here there’s a smart L-shaped sofa with comfortable backrests, integrated speakers, a pair of above-helm skylights and two primed-for-action Todd helm seats facing a starboard dashboard. The helm itself comes equipped with Side Power bow thruster controls, hydraulic trim-tab switches, a high-speed compass, a timber-lined steering wheel, a Garmin MFD screen, Raymarine radar and chrome-lined tachometers.
A cozy lower-deck layout with oval portholes and a broad skylight has been lined in warm cherrywood and maple for an at-home feel, and there’s room down here for a sprawling V-shaped sofa right up against the bow with a dining table that can be lowered into place and covered with a cushion to turn this seating area into an overnight double bed. Also on offer down here is an open galley with refrigeration, a single zone hob, a sink and a microwave oven, as well as an enclosed head compartment with a shower nozzle.
A deep-V hull inspired by the lobster boats of old features prop recesses and a 16 degree transom deadrise for plenty of stability as you negotiate the waves, while a category B certification ensures this vessel is ready for the sort of rugged coastal cruising you’ve always dreamed of. You can pick between a 260HP Yanmar diesel, a 315HP Yanmar 6LP motor or a 310HP Volvo D6 diesel engine to power this yacht, with top speeds on the premium options likely to brush up against the 30 knot mark. Take it easier and settle into a cruising speed in the low to mid 20 knot range and you can ride this boat all weekend long thanks to a 150-gallon fuel tank.
