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Back Cove 30 Downeast Cruiser

2011–2019

The Back Cove 30 is a Maine-built Downeast cruiser emphasizing clean sightlines, practical cockpit-to-helm flow and efficient propulsion. The model combines lobster-boat-influenced styling with contemporary recreational construction and accommodations.

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Back Cove 30 Downeast Cruiser
Length
34.17 ft
Beam
11.25 ft
Draft
2.67 ft
Hull behaviour
Semi-Displacement
Fuel
Diesel
Propulsion
Shaft
Engine configuration
Single diesel inboard
Boat family
Trawler
Construction
Fiberglass

Best for

  • Couples wanting traditional Downeast styling with modern systems
  • Coastal and inland cruising at moderate-to-fast cruising speeds
  • Owners who value protected helm visibility and straightforward deck circulation

Trade-offs

  • Performance-oriented Downeast cruisers use more fuel than displacement trawlers
  • Accommodation volume is concentrated forward rather than in multiple private cabins on smaller models
  • Mechanical access and system complexity increase materially with size

Known concerns

  • No model-specific concern has been promoted to B-Atlas’s evidence threshold. This does not mean the model has no age-, condition- or hull-specific risks.

Inspection focus

  • Inspect hull/deck coring around hardware and penetrations
  • Verify engine, cooling, exhaust and drive-system service history
  • Inspect hydraulic/electric helm-deck mechanisms where fitted
  • Confirm air draft, mast and antenna configuration
  • Verify tank capacities and propulsion package for the exact model year

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About this record

B-Atlas preserves uncertainty: missing information remains unknown rather than being treated as a negative. Specifications and guidance describe the model record; individual boats can differ by year, equipment, refit and condition.