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The Back Cove 37 has a somewhat unique way of controlling the battery switches. No matter what boat you already own or have owned you have used the traditional rotary battery switches on and off. They are never placed in a convenient location because they are not pretty enough to be seen. As we developed the DC electrical system for the 37 we sought out new items from reliable sources that would modernize the way we and our clients would see and experience the DC electrical systems and in this item we found a winner.

The big part of the switch has been moved out of sight. Seen here are the switches that operate the latching solenoids (battery switches). They are simple to understand and to operate.

These switches are right at hand at the helm. From the left they are, House, Parallel, Engine Start, Generator Start, Bow Thruster, Stern Thruster. As you come on board all you need to do is slide the black cover and press the top of the switch on the house switch and all of your house or ships circuits are operational. When leaving just close this switch and all DC circuits are shut down with the exception of the bilge pumps, AM/FM radio presets and the cockpit lights which are “hot” 24 hours. The second one would only be used to join all batteries together in case the engine start batteries were to be discharged. The other four are simply switched on or off as they are required to operate that system.

Simple, easy to understand and easy to operate. It’s what we try to do at Back Cove Yachts

One of the first conversations the Back Cove Design Team had about the Back Cove 37, centered around fishing. Many of us like to drop a hook over the side and others like to land the big one. Ultimately we had to decide if we wanted to provide a real fishing cockpit for the serious fisherman or a cruising cockpit with plenty of seating.

We chose the latter and in this industry it has always been true that “you cannot please all of the people all of the time.” Some of our prospects who loved the concept of a single diesel engine fishing machine were disappointed. We feel that we “served to the wide side of the court” and that serious fishermen are going to buy boats that were designed for their passion. Sure, we can install rod holders and some may even consider a half tower, but the seats are part of the deck. Not only has this added considerably to storage but it gives us a stronger deck part as well.

And as for the ultimate goal of getting the most sociable cockpit we could, we have succeeded. Working with our cushion supplier S+S fabrics we have created comfortable seating for you and a half dozen of your closest friends. When the raft-up happens you can bet the gathering will be on the Back Cove 37

Television has become part of our daily lives. From news to weather and soaps to sports, we all want our MTV, (as the song goes).  Of course there are plenty of folks who feel that boats are for getting away from TV too and I feel that way on many occasions.

The Back Cove 37 has a neat and pragmatic way of hiding the “idiot box” (as my dad used to call it). In the overhead there is a molded box. To expose the television, undo the latch and the panel in the headliner drops down. Then release the latch on the TV itself and it will swing down to the viewing position. A swivel mount allows the unit to be swung from side to side and also swing around so that someone in the galley can view it.

The main salon television, DVD player and AM/FM/CD player are all part pf the standard entertainment system on the Back Cove 37.