Back Cove 41

The perfect choice for serious cruisers.

by Craig Ritchie

Back Cove Yachts has built a loyal following by blending the seakeeping qualities of a classic Maine lobster boat with the dependability and fuel efficiency of a single diesel engine.

With its great looks, ample interior space, standard bow and stern thrusters, and a cruising speed of 26 knots with the Volvo package, it’s easy to understand why the company’s flagship Back Cove 41 might just be considered the ideal Great Lakes cruising yacht.

The 41 follows a proven cruiser floorplan with a large aft cockpit, a main deck salon with a centralized galley, tons of lounging space and comfortable overnight accommodations below featuring dual staterooms.

The expansive, self-draining cockpit is laid out for entertaining alfresco, with twin L-shaped lounge seats surrounding a centerline transom walk-through to the extended swim platform. Large deck hatches provide access to the spacious engine room, as well as a large lazarette for stowing bulky goods.

Wide side decks invite passage forward to the bow, or step into the salon where a large, bright galley sits to port. Long-range cruisers will appreciate the solid surface counters, dual stainless steel refrigerator drawers, electric two-burner cooktop, convection microwave and convenient freezer mounted nearby. To starboard, a spacious U-shaped settee converts into a comfortable dinette at meal times.

Standard features help set the 41 apart, including a generator, reverse cycle heat and air conditioning, an 11-gallon water heater and luxurious American cherry cabinetry. An enticing option list, including a washer/dryer combo, a 2,800-watt inverter/battery charger and a Sureshade cockpit awning system allows owners to add those personal touches.

The spacious master stateroom offers an island queen berth with storage below, a multi-drawer bureau, a 24-inch LCD TV with DVD player, an electronics charging station and elegant cherry trim throughout. A guest stateroom is almost as luxurious as the master, with direct access to the day head.

“The Back Cove 41 offers extended cruisers maximum fuel efficiency and seakeeping abilities in an extremely comfortable yacht where amenities, safety and live-aboard content are paramount,” says Tom Mack of South Shore Marine in Huron, Ohio, “all with that beautiful Downeast style.”

DEALERS
Bay Marine
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Downeast Yachting
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South Shore Marine
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