About This Vessel
This 2016 Back Cove 34, measures 34 ft, and is located in Mystic, Connecticut, powered by Cummins QSB 6.7 480.00HP.
The Back Cove 34 is a beautifully crafted Downeast-style cruiser that combines classic lines, exceptional comfort, and efficient cruising in one highly capable package. Designed for relaxed cruising, she offers a spacious, thoughtfully appointed interior with a galley up and well-designed seating. It is very hard to find a 34' boat with a center island berth, stall shower, and sleeping accommodations for 4-5 people, that makes the Back Cove 34 an excellent choice for family and couples cruising. Equipped with a single Cummins diesel engine and bow and stern thrusters she is low maintenance and easy to maneuver in tight spaces.Encore is an excellent example of this very popular model, she has been well-cared-for with a ton of recent capital upgrades, making her arguably the best available Back Cove 34 on the market. Take a look at the list below and schedule your showing with the listing broker, a showing will not disappoint.Highlights include:New Garmin displaysElectroSea sea strainerFLIR M232 Nightvision camera with pan and tiltStarlinkWhite hull for easy upkeep! It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is
Recent Upgrades
All of these upgrades have been done in the last 12 months:(2) New Garmin Chartplotters (GPSmap 8616xsv and GPSmap 943)Redesigned helm stationNew Vesselview engine displayNew anchor chain counterNew ElectroSea sea strainerInstalled BreathEssy air purifier system to air handlersAll salon windows tintedNew Black Oak LED forward and aft spreader lightsReplaced all sanitation hoses with newReplaced all exterior caulkingAdded 2 x 30amp shore power connections in the bow to enable bow-in dockingNew aft cockpit fixed "Palm Beach" style biminiNew carpet throughout interiorNew larger SS anchorReplaced the ice maker with a freezerNew Starlink with custom mount
Hull and Deck
White hull with dark blue boot stripe and gold cove stripeBlack antifouling bottom paintWhite gelcoat superstructure with two-tone light greige molded non-skid decksStainless steel handrails, cleats, fairleads, engine vents, rubrail and fittingsLarge fixed swim platform with telescoping swim ladderHurley H2O dinghy Davit mounts on swim platformQuick stainless steel windlass with foot pedals and new helm controlLewmar Delta stainless steel anchor and anchor swivel with galvanized chain and rodeVarnished teak accent strip on side of superstructure and coach roofBlack Oak LED spreader lights fore and aft NEW 2025Wide side decks and steps from aft cockpitVarnished teak flagstaffStainless steel burgee staffLewmar deck hatches
Aft Cockpit
L shaped settee to port with light blue patterned cushions and storage belowVarnished table is removable and relocates to lower salon setteeTransom door provides easy access to the swim platform(2) oversized deck hatches for storage and systems accessGlass sliding door provides access to the salonCustom "Palm Beach" style fixed bimini with new canvas and are-powdercoated metalDown lights on aft roof
Pilothouse Salon and Galley
Access to pilothouse from aft cockpit with sliding glass door Dinette to port with fore and aft facing seats, converts to a berth with a hi-low pedestal and filler cushionBlue ultraleather cushionsVarnished tableAll pilothouse windows tinted NEW 2025Overhead lights and reading lightsDark blue carpet NEW 2025Helm is to starboard with a double co-pilot seat facing forward to portGalleyCorian countertopsStainless steel sink with Corian filler piecesChrome sink faucet with hot and cold water extendsCuisinart Microwave convection oven2 burner electric cooktop stove with hinged Corian filler and magnet to hold it upLower shelf with fiddle for coffemaker or toasterCherry drawersTeak paper towel holder and teak storage rack above counter2 refrigerators 1 freezer NEW 2025110v outlets
Helm and Electronics
Helm is to starboard just forward of the galleyTeak rimmed steering wheel with stainless steel spokes on a Seastar mount(2) Garmin Chartplotters GPSmap 8616xsv and GPSmap 943 - 16" and 9" touchscreen displays NEW 2025Reorganized helm with flush black lexan panel with no visible fastenersGarmin enclosed array radarSimrad AP24 Autopilot (Heading hold only)Mercury Vesselview 903 for Cummins engine data NEW 2025Quick QNC CHC anchor chain counter NEW 2025SidePower bow and stern thruster controlsFLIR nightvision camera(2) IP cameras: 1 in engine room and one aft "backup camera"LectroTab trim tab controlsCummins single lever throttle controlACR Searchlight controlRule water alarmFireboy automatic fire suppression system12v outletsRitchie compass
Cabin/Lower salon
Companionway steps from pilothouse to down belowL-settee to port with navy blue ultraleather cushionsSettee converts to a berthVarnished cockpit table also mounts down below (currently covered by the new custom carpet)Breaker panel is right above the settee on the aft bulkheadCenter island queen berth forwardTV mounted to bulkheadHead is to port with cherry privacy door
Head
Head with separate shower stall with bifold doorMolded seat in shower with storage belowBuilt in vanity with sink and storageOverhead hatch and portlight for ventilationCherry framed mirrorFresh water electric flush toiletDometic black water tank gauge110v outletsLots of above and below counter storage
Mechanical and Electrical
Single Cummins QSB 6.7 480hp diesel engine with 1285 hours as of September 2026Kohler 9kW diesel generator with remote start/stop panel: 694 hours as of September 2026Almost the entire pilothouse floor is on an electric lift to provide easy access to the engine room and mechanical spacePSS dripless shaft sealSidePower bow and stern thrusterRacor primary fuel filterAGM batteries2 x 30 amp shore power inlets in aft cockpit2 x 30 amp shore power inlets in bow locker NEW 2025Auto/manual bilge pumpsEngine room blower
Exclusions
There is not a dinghy or tender available with the sale of this vesselAny clothing, tools, artwork, gear or personal items seen loose onboard or in photos/videos are at the discretion of the Seller
Disclaimer
East Coast Yacht Sales 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.
