2008 Back Cove 29 – Classic Downeast Style & Efficient Diesel Cruising

The Back Cove 29 is known for combining timeless Downeast lobster boat styling with modern performance and comfort. This 2008 model is a perfect example—offering the elegance of traditional Maine boatbuilding paired with efficient single-diesel reliability and excellent handling.

Powered by a dependable Yanmar 6LPA Diesel Engine, the Back Cove 29 delivers smooth and efficient cruising in the low-20-knot range with top speeds approaching the mid-20s, making it ideal for day cruising, weekend trips, and harbor hopping.

Her classic spoon bow and gently sloped transom turn heads in every marina, while the deep-V hull and propeller pocket design provide a stable and comfortable ride even in choppy conditions.

Step aboard and you’ll find a spacious cockpit perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or light fishing. The raised helm deck offers excellent visibility and comfortable seating, creating a social cruising space for family and guests.

Below deck, the beautifully finished cabin features warm cherry wood joinery and teak-and-holly style flooring. The layout includes a forward V-berth that converts with a table, a fully equipped galley, and an enclosed head with shower—making overnight trips both comfortable and convenient.

Key Features:

• Single Yanmar diesel inboard
• Bow thruster for easy docking
• Deep-V hull with prop pocket design
• Spacious cockpit with seating
• Raised helm deck with excellent visibility
• Forward V-berth convertible sleeping area
• Full galley with refrigerator, microwave & stove
• Enclosed head with shower
• Classic Downeast styling

Specifications:

• Length Overall: 29’6”
• Beam: 9’5”–10’5”
• Draft: approx. 2’6”
• Fuel Capacity: 150 gallons
• Fresh Water: 30 gallons
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Cruise Speed: ~20 knots
• Top Speed: ~26 knots

The Back Cove 29 is widely regarded as one of the most desirable single-diesel Downeast cruisers ever built—delivering classic looks, efficient performance, and exceptional craftsmanship.

Contact Sandy Hook Yacht Sales today for more information or to schedule a showing. Financing options available and we can assist with the entire purchase process from offer to closing.

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.