2010 Back Cove 33

The Back Cove 33 is one of the most popular and beloved Downeast-style production cruisers ever designed. Built by their parent company Sabre in Rockland, Maine, they are the epitome of a sure-footed, low-maintenance, fuel efficient cruiser. The single Cummins diesel runs quietly at up to 28 knots, sips fuel at its efficient cruising speed of 18 knots and allows for category-leading space and access in the engine room - not to mention keeps service costs to a minimum! This one in particular has benefited from a knowledgeable and diligent owner who has spent gobs of money on sensible upgrades over his 6-year course of ownership.  

NOTABLE RECENT MAINTENANCE and UPGRADES

1,000 service ordered & scheduled for ~9/21/2026 

• New electronics (2021) 
• Replaced trim tabs (2021) 
• New batteries (2026) 
• Replaced steering lines (2023) 
• New custom dinghy davits (2021) 
• New dinghy and outboard (2026) 
• Hull repainted with Awlgrip (2023) 
• Hatches and port lights re-bedded (2023) 
• New fridge and freezer (2025) 
• Soda blast bottom and new barrier coat (2021) 
• Replaced heat/aircon units on helm deck and cabin (2026) 
• New induction cooktop (2025) 
• Aftercooler replaced (2021) 
• Fresh water flush tap installed on engine (2021) 
• Replaced most pumps in (2023-2024) 
• Instrument mast made modular for lower bridge and road clearance 

ACCOMMODATIONS

Downstairs, the cabin offers a comfortable V-berth as well as a large, L-shaped settee with a hi/low table that converts to a second berth. The head has a desirable, spacious stall shower. On the helm deck, a full galley stretches out aft of the helm seat and to port is a dinette which seats four adults. The dinette table is also a hi/low model that converts to a comfortable berth for additional sleeping options. Forward of the dinette, a double mate's seat is a comfortable perch for the navigator. The helm deck is airy and bright with overhead hatches, opening side windows and a center opening windshield. A Stidd helm chair provides comfort for the helmsman underway. In the cockpit a large bench seat allows comfortable lounging while underway or when anchored. Engine access is best in class, with the entire helm deck lifting to expose the mechanical space and systems.  

HELM DECK

• Lounge and mate bench on helm deck 
• Dinette seating with hi/low table that converts to a berth 
• Freezer under helm berth seating 
• Ample storage beneath dinette benches 
• Stidd 500N series helm seat 
• Vetus wood grain steering wheel 
• Cockpit courtesy lights 
• Hot and cold cockpit shower 

CABIN

• Varnished cherry interior joinery  
• V-berth with filler cushion 
• Shelves above berth 
• Reading lights in salon/berth area 
• L-settee with high gloss table, converts to a berth 
• Teak and holly laminate sole 
• Overhead lighting 
• Privacy curtains for helm widows 
• (2) Quiet courtesy fans  

GALLEY

• Induction 2-burner cook top with cover (2025) 
• (2) Front opening AC/DC Dometic fridge with freezer 
• Sink 
• Solid surface countertop 
• Microwave built into cabinet 
• Freezer under dinette seating (2025) 
• Drawers and cabinets below counter 

HEAD

• Separate shower stall with bi-fold door 
• Push-button toilet 
• Built-in vanity with sink 
• Solid surface countertop 
• Mirror 
• Single lever faucet 
• Shower drain sump pump system  
• Fresh water MSD with holding tank 
• Waste water monitor 
• Macerator and seacock for overboard discharge 
• Deck port for black water vacuum pump-out 

MECHANICAL and ELECTRICAL

• Generator Kohler 6kW (450 hrs) 
• Reverse cycle heat/aircon unit in cabin (2026) 
• Reverse cycle heat/aircon unit on helm deck (2026) 
• Electronic single lever engine control 
• Digital engine control panel with alarms and hour meter 
• Emergency parallel switch 
• Internal sea strainer 
• Fuel Filter 
• (2) Engine room lights 
• 2.0 Aquanet shaft 
• 4-Blade NiBrAl propeller 
• Dripless shaft log 
• Electric trim tabs with indicators 
• 6" Exhaust with 2-stage horizontal muffler 
• Teleglex hydraulic steering with tilt helm pump 
• Hot and cold pressurized water (110V and engine heated) 
• 11-gallon hot water heater with heat exchanger 
• Bow and stern thruster with joystick control 
• Marelon sea valves on underwater thru hulls 
• AC and DC control panels with polarity indicators 
• DC system battery management switching 
• DC breakers for electronics 
• (2) 110V AC 30amp shore power  
• Electric anchor windlass 
• Galvanic isolator 
• Battery charger, 50amp 
• (2) 8D AGM house battery (2026) 
• (2) Group 41 engine start battery (2025) 
• (2) 12VCD automatic bilge pumps 
• 12V outlet at helm 
• Bonding system with zinc anode 
• GFI protected 110V circuits 
• (3) Windshield wipers with washer system 
• Compass, illuminated 
• Running lights 
• Trumpet horn 
• Hot and cold cockpit shower 

HULL and DECK

The hull is constructed of fiberglass and multi-axial E-glass with vacuum bagged PVC core. It was designed with an advanced prop pocket to protect the propeller and to promote efficient running. 

• Port and starboard moldered steps leading to side and fore deck 
• Teak accent stripe 
• Back Cove white Iso-mpg gelcoat with grey anti-skid on walking surfaces 
• Lewmar hatch with screens in main cabin  
• Lewmar hatch with screen overhead compartment 
• Lewmar pilot hatches with screens/shades 
• (4) opening Port lights with screens 
• Clear anodized aluminum windshield with center opening 
• Sliding companionway hatch system 
• Anchor locker with fresh water washdown 
• Molded Composite bow sprit with stainless steel anchor roller 
• Molded cleats with chocks for forward, aft and midships cleats 
• Pop-up cleats at transom corners 
• Custom 1 1/4" 316L stainless steel bow rail 
• Swim platform and swim ladder 
• Self-bailing cockpit 
• Transom door 

NAVIGATION SYSTEMS

• (2) Garmin chart plotters (2021) 
• Garmin autopilot (2021) 
• Garmin radar (2021) 
• Icom marine radio with independent GPS 

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

• Dinghy davit system 
• 9' Rigid bottom inflatable with cover 
• 6hp Suzuki (10 hrs)  
• 225ft 5/16” chain with oversized Delta anchor

Disclaimer

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.

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