Back Cove Yachts

Back Cove Yachts was founded in 2003 with a mission to offer quality-crafted, streamlined Downeast-style cruisers built with intention in Rockland, Maine. The company embodies practical elegance rooted deeply in Maine's boatbuilding tradition. Originating from the vision to create a smaller cruising boat that captured the charm and tradition of Maine's iconic lobster boats, Back Cove has grown into a globally recognized manufacturer of elegant, fuel-efficient motor yachts.

Back Cove Yachts is a proud sister brand of Sabre Yachts and together they form the largest recreational boatbuilding company in the state of Maine, a place with a long maritime legacy dating back to 1607. Utilizing advanced production methods and vacuum infusion technology, Back Cove is a leader in the 34- to 41-foot yacht range, ensuring efficiency, precision, and consistent build quality.

More than 1,000 Back Cove yachts are cruising worldwide—from harbors in Greece, Norway, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand to nearly every corner of the United States, whether coastal waters or inland lakes. Every yacht is crafted by Maine's most skilled boatbuilders inside a state-of-the-art 240,000-square-foot facility in Rockland, ME.

The company culture emphasizes teamwork, safety, cross-training, and a deep product-market understanding, leading to vessels that exceed the highest standards of modern boatbuilding. Their design philosophy focuses on functional, easy-to-operate boats that balance classic lines with modern innovations and conveniences. Each design is intended to enhance the owner/operator experience with practical accommodations, reliable performance, and understated luxury that honors coastal cruising demands.

Back Cove Yachts places great importance on listening to owner feedback to refine designs, features, and systems to simplify operation and maintenance, promoting worry-free enjoyment on the water. Their comprehensive approach ensures confidence and comfort at every stage of boating—from docking to cruising.