2019 Back Cove 30 Downeast

AT LAST is powered by a Volvo Penta D6-370I-F, a 5.5-liter inline six-cylinder turbocharged four-stroke diesel producing 370 HP, coupled to a Volvo Penta HS85A5-A marine transmission.

Current engine hours: approximately 317.

A separate 5 kW Fischer Panda PMS5000 diesel generator provides shipboard power away from the dock and currently shows approximately 55.6 hours.

The June 2024 mechanical inspection found the engine components in good condition with no signs of current or previous leaks or issues. The accompanying operational test recorded normal running condition achieving approximately 32.1 MPH at 3,300 RPM WOT.

Additional propulsion features include bow and stern thrusters, SeaStar power-assisted hydraulic steering, conventional shaft drive, dripless shaft seal, and four-blade bronze propeller.

The boat has benefited from documented professional mechanical maintenance.

In October 2024, engine service included renewal of the raw-water pump impeller, crankcase filter, and engine coolant with Volvo Penta VCS coolant. The Fischer Panda generator was also serviced, including its impeller and fuel filter.

In May 2026, an Authorized Volvo Penta Dealer performed another annual engine service, including engine oil and oil filters, primary and secondary fuel filters, and seawater pump impeller.

At the same time, the Volvo HS85A transmission/reverse gear was serviced and its shift solenoid replaced.

Significant exhaust-system renewal was also completed in 2026, including installation of a replacement dry exhaust elbow and new Volvo Penta wet exhaust elbow.

The electronics package has received substantial recent investment and includes:

1. Garmin Reactor 40 hydraulic autopilot — installation completed during the 2024 Hinckley yard period

2. Garmin GPSMAP 1643xsv 16" chartplotter — purchased April 2025

3. SIONYX Nightwave low-light marine camera — added April 2025

4. Garmin AIS 800 Class B AIS transceiver — professionally installed, programmed, and tested June 2026

5. New VHF and Fusion stereo

The combination of the large Garmin display, autopilot, AIS, and Nightwave camera gives AT LAST a notably modern navigation package for a Back Cove 30.

During the extensive 2024 Hinckley Yacht Services yard period, the vessel received new house and engine-start batteries and a Xantrex Prosine 1800-watt inverter with remote cabin interface.

Additional equipment includes:

1. 5 kW Fischer Panda diesel generator — 55.6 hours

2. Dual-zone Dometic reverse-cycle air conditioning

3. 8,000 BTU and 16,000 BTU units

4. Bow and stern thrusters

5. Electric windlass

6. Freshwater washdown

7. Shore-power system

One of the boat's particularly useful upgrades is a custom BocaShade 7-foot stainless-steel retractable stern sunshade with Natural Sunbrella canvas and matching boot cover, added in 2024. The system provides valuable additional shade over the aft cockpit while maintaining the clean appearance of the Back Cove profile.

The Back Cove 30 offers a comfortable enclosed helm deck and cruising accommodations in a manageable 30-foot package.

Equipment includes:

1. Isotherm stainless-steel AC/DC drawer refrigerator with freezer compartment, upgraded in 2024

2. Dometic refrigeration

3. Kenyon cooktop

4. Microwave

5. Reverse-cycle air conditioning

6. Enclosed head

7. Updated bathroom plumbing/faucet

8. Fusion entertainment system

The vessel's most recent bottom paint was completed in September 2024 by Hinckley Yacht Services, using dark blue Sea Hawk Sharkskin antifouling paint.

Running-gear maintenance during the same general yard period included zinc replacement and Barnacle Barrier treatment.

Importantly, AT LAST has subsequently been stored out of the water on a boat lift, substantially reducing the continuous in-water exposure normally associated with a Florida-kept vessel.

The engine-room fire-suppression system received professional inspection and certification in February 2026, together with inspection/service of two portable fire extinguishers.

The certification identifies a Fireboy HFC-227 automatic/manual system, and the technician notably commented “Very Clean Vessel.”

A comprehensive marine survey, haul-out and sea trial, together with a separate mechanical engine inspection, were performed in June 2024.

The hull inspection found the structure sound with no indicators of FRP delamination, soft spots, water intrusion or saturation during the inspection and non-destructive testing.

The mechanical inspection similarly reported the engine and generator in excellent apparent condition at that time, with no leaks or abnormal exhaust smoke observed during operation and sea trial.

2024

1. Comprehensive Hinckley Yacht Services yard period

2. Garmin Reactor 40 hydraulic autopilot

3. New house and start batteries

4. Xantrex Prosine 1800W inverter and remote panel

5. Custom 7' stainless BocaShade retractable cockpit shade

6. Volvo Penta engine and Fischer Panda generator service

7. Engine coolant, raw-water impeller and crankcase filter renewed

8. Exterior varnish maintenance

9. Fiberglass/cosmetic maintenance

10. Zincs and running-gear service

11. Barnacle Barrier applied

12. Sea Hawk Sharkskin bottom paint — September 2024

13. Isotherm stainless-steel refrigerator/freezer upgrade

2025

1. Garmin GPSMAP 1643xsv 16" chartplotter

2. SIONYX Nightwave low-light marine camera

3. Additional professional electronics work

2026

1. Volvo Penta annual engine service

2. Transmission service

3. New transmission shift solenoid

4. Dry and wet exhaust elbow renewal

5. Engine circuit breaker replacement

6. Garmin AIS 800 installation

7. Fireboy fire-suppression system inspection/certification

8. Portable fire extinguishers serviced

AT LAST stands apart from the typical 2019 Back Cove 30 because of the combination of low engine hours, lift-kept storage, documented professional care, and substantial recent investment.

Rather than simply maintaining the vessel as equipment aged, her owner has continued to improve her. Navigation electronics, autopilot, AIS, night-vision capability, batteries, inverter, refrigeration, cockpit shade, mechanical systems, exhaust components, and safety equipment have all received attention in recent years.

With only 317 hours on the Volvo Penta D6-370, 55.6 hours on the Fischer Panda generator, extensive documented service, and the advantage of being stored out of the water on a boat lift, AT LAST represents a compelling opportunity for someone looking for a turn-key, thoughtfully upgraded and exceptionally well-cared-for Back Cove 30.

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