The style of the Down East Lobster Boat has been closely associated with Maine's proud boat building heritage. The Back Cove 29 is a most recent example of everything that makes the Down East Lobster Boat a work of art. Having a traditional spoon bow and a gently sloped transom; a style that will turn heads in any harbor. <br> <br>Below the surface she is modern and contemporary. A Deep-Vee hull with prop recess and standrd trim tabs offers comfort and performance. With her standard 260hp (6) cylinder diesel, she will cruise at 20 knots and top out a 24. With the optional 315 hp (6) cylinder diesel engine, she reaches a top end of 29 knots and will cruise very comfortably in the mid 20's. Around the docks, you will appreciate the maneuverability provided by her standard bow thruster. Available with an optional Hard Top or standard as an Open Express with aluminum windshield, the Back Cove 29 is practical. The interior of the Back Cove 29 is spacious, airy and practical. Her finely crafted American Cherry furniture is warm and an inviting source of pride for her owners. Her cabin sole is traditional teak & holly and varnished ash is used to line the hull sides above the settees. She is a delight to drive and enjoy. The galley is complete including an alcohol/electric cook-top and a microwave oven. A spacious refrigerator is installed under the counter and the ss sink offers hot and cold pressure water. A drawer, lockers and shelves provided for the ship's store.<br> The salon is perfect for entertaining and relaxing at the end of the day. A large deck hatch overhead and three opening ports in the house-side provide plenty of natural ventilation into the salon. Her finely crafted cherry table with maple inlay lowers to fill the space between the settees. There are cushion inserts for the berth which are conveniently stored below the forward part of the settee. The berth is a very spacious 60 inches wide at the aft end and almost seven feet in length. The salon has headroom of 6' 3". <br> The fully enclosed head and shower are aft and to starboard, enclosed behind a curved cherry bulkhead. The head unit has a full fiberglass liner to allow for easier maintenance. The MSD is fresh water flushed to eliminate head odors. A macerator pump is provided for disposal of waste. Solid surface material is used on the counter-top and the sink faucet can extend to be used as a shower head. The head unit is ventilated the exterior. br> <br> The deck of the Back Cove 29 is practical, safe and easy to use. A diamond shaped anti-slip surface in a contrasting color is cast into the deck and a molded bulwark is provided to further ensure safe footing for he crew. From the standard anchor roller and anchor locker forward to her functional swim platform with ladder aft, each part of her deck has been engineered with the experienced boat owner's needs and safety in mind and to make each moment aboard a pleasure. <br> <br> <br>An L-shaped settee with storage under is supplied as standard. A large ice chest is provided for the space below the center of the settee. The aft cockpit is set up for fishing or optionally removing the seats with bolsters which will add to the comfort of this open and welcoming space. <br> <br> <br>On the practical side, designers of the Back Cove 29 aimed to create the best engine access in this class of boat. You will be impressed with the serviceability of the engine and of the other ship's systems which are found in the engine compartment. Standard mechanical features include a bow thruster and dripless shaft seal. Optional stern thruster, windlass, air conidtioning, radar mast and oil change system has been installed at the factory. This vessel is full commissioned with epoxy barrier coat, bottom paint and a removable aft enclosure. <br> <br>Fully adjustable Helm and Mate seats are provided. Sight lines from this seat are amongst the best you will find in this class. The instrument pod has ample space for installation of navigational equipment and complete engine gauges are provided on the custom helm pod. <br> FACTORY INSTALLED OPTIONS INCLUDED ON HULL #170: Yanmar 6LP 315hp uprade, Flag Blue hull, Interior cushion upgrade to Cologne Ultra Suede, composite hard-top, stern thruster, anchor windlass, oil changing system, 9kw BTU Marine a/c, mast for hard-top, helm deck trim package, aft seat with filler. DEALER INSTALLED OPTIONS ON HULL #170: Epoxy barrier coat x 2, window cover, aft enclosure w/roll-up door.
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