BELLA FAMIGLIA - BACK COVE FOR SALE

Gently cruised and meticulously kept, BELLA FAMIGLIA is a standout of her segment. Beyond her acclaimed standard features, she benefits from a raft of premium options: VOLVO 435 hp electronic diesel power, Zipwake automatic trim tabs, dual-zone reverse-cycle air conditioning, a 7.5 kW Onan-Cummins generator, a QUICK electric/mechanical anchor windlass, a SURESHADE powered cockpit sunshade, and more. Her electronics package features GARMIN navigation with AIS, digital HD radar and autopilot, a FLIR 232 night-vision camera, and punchy Bluetooth audio—an elegant, capable Downeast express cruiser, cabin cruiser, and single-engine motor yacht in one.

Introduction

BELLA FAMIGLIA is an outstanding exemplar of her class, and the class itself is exceptional. The Back Cove 32 Express Cruiser ticks every box, revealing precisely why these boats remain in such high demand and why Back Cove Yachts of Rockland, Maine, has been so successful. First introduced in 2016, the “32” set a new benchmark for thoughtful design; BELLA FAMIGLIA was built and delivered in 2018 and, in so many ways, still shows and performs like a brand‑new yacht. Signature features include a centerline transom door; a single‑level cockpit and pilothouse for effortless flow; a convertible dinette with a double forward‑facing settee opposite the helm; a bow thruster and an optional stern thruster for confident close‑quarters handling; sliding side windows, overhead hatches, and a front‑opening windshield panel that bathe the helm deck in fresh air; a true stand‑alone shower compartment; a centerline berth; a hardtop; and excellent engine‑room access via an electric opening hatch—altogether composed on a remarkably handsome hull.

Beyond the celebrated standard specification, BELLA FAMIGLIA is distinguished by a VOLVO 435 hp electronic diesel, Zipwake automatic trim tabs, a two‑zone reverse‑cycle air‑conditioning system, a 7.5 kW Onan‑Cummins generator, a QUICK electric/mechanical anchor windlass, and a SURESHADE electric cockpit awning, among other premium touches. Her Flag Blue Awlgrip painted hull gleams, protected by state‑of‑the‑art ceramic coating on the topsides paint and all exterior gelcoat surfaces. The electronics suite is equally compelling, built around GARMIN navigation with AIS, digital HD radar and autopilot, a FLIR 232 night‑vision camera, and a thoroughly modern Bluetooth stereo system.

With light seasonal use—first in New England and, more recently, out of Safe Harbor Burnt Store Marina in Punta Gorda, Florida—this yacht has been stored indoors when not in use, and it shows. Under fastidious current ownership she has been serviced by The Hinckley Company, with all maintenance up to date and to a high standard. We invite your inspection with confidence that her condition will not disappoint. Of particular note, there is a long waiting list for slips at Burnt Store Marina, and, if desired, BELLA FAMIGLIA can be purchased with her slip included as part of a transaction.

Accommodations

Crafted to Back Cove’s renowned standard, the 32 welcomes you with 6'-6" of headroom in the salon and rich cherry joinery finished in varnish, complemented by varnished cherry hull ceilings that add warmth and texture. The forecabin sole is a classic teak‑and‑holly laminate veneer, while the hanging lockers are cedar‑lined to preserve garments in every season. Natural light and breeze pour through four salon portlights, with two sections that slide open port and starboard, and interior snap‑in privacy covers provide swift evening comfort.

In the pilothouse, the helm stands forward to starboard with companion seating to port, while the galley is positioned just aft to starboard for seamless service. Opposite, the settee/dinette converts to a generous double berth measuring 48" wide by 90" long without the vertical cushions in place, and it centers around a Back Cove high‑gloss inlaid wood table for dining in style. The mate’s adjustable seatback on the port side slides fore and aft to fine‑tune comfort. Overhead, a Lewmar hatch fitted with Oceanair screen and blind enhances ventilation, while optional padded vinyl panel inserts with cherry battens (included with the Helm Deck Trim Package) elevate the ambiance. Illumination is superb, with eight recessed LED downlights and two focused reading lamps for evening repose.

The forecabin offers 6'3" of headroom and a true island queen berth on centerline, measuring 60" by 78" for restful nights. Two stainless‑steel opening ports with interior shades pair with a 20" x 20" Lewmar deck hatch, also with an Oceanair sliding screen and blind, ensuring excellent airflow and privacy. Overhead padded panels quiet the space, a cedar‑lined hanging locker graces the starboard side, and a locker with shelves and drawers stands to port for orderly stowage. The electrical panel is located aft on the starboard side for intuitive access, and drawers beneath the berth keep essentials close; the entire berth base hinges up on gas‑assist struts to reveal ready access to the bow thruster.

Galley

Thoughtfully placed “up” in the pilothouse to starboard, the galley keeps the host in the heart of the action. A flush‑mounted Kenyon two‑burner electric cooktop features pop‑up sea rails to keep pots secure underway, while a stainless Cuisinart microwave/convection oven (an optional upgrade) broadens the menu. Cold‑storage is abundant with two stainless Vitrofrigo DW100 drawer‑style refrigeration units operating on 12 VDC/110 VAC; the second unit, an optional upgrade, is cleverly located beneath the mate’s seat to port. A stainless‑steel sink with cover panel, a single‑lever faucet that doubles as a sprayer, and hot‑and‑cold pressure water make prep and cleanup effortless, and the freshly waxed and oiled cherry cabinetry provides a warm, yachting finish.

Head and stand-alone shower compartment

A hallmark of the Back Cove 32 is its split head arrangement: the head compartment lies aft to port, while a large stall shower with a built‑in seat is positioned to starboard. The Dometic electric MSD uses fresh‑water flush and feeds a holding tank of 40 USG, monitored by waste and fresh‑water quantity gauges. A macerator pump provides overboard discharge capability where permitted, and a deck discharge fitting serves pump‑out stations. Comfort and convenience are assured with a 12 VDC exhaust fan, an AC/heat vent, and hot‑and‑cold pressure water to both the head and shower. The vanity features a sink with single‑lever control, while the shower area is serviced by a dedicated 12 VDC sump pump in a gray‑water box. Two stainless opening ports brighten and ventilate both spaces, aided by a privacy skylight for ambient light, two stainless cupholders within the shower, and a height‑adjustable cradle for the hand‑held shower head.

Systems

Electrical systems are comprehensive, with both 12 VDC ship’s service and 120 VAC shore power. The battery bank consists of five 12 VDC units: two 4D batteries for ship’s service and three Group 31 batteries—two dedicated to engine start and one to generator start—all new in 2023. A quality battery charger keeps reserves topped up, while shore power arrives via two 30 A connectors and two 50‑foot cords. Protection and reliability are built in with a galvanic isolator, a bonding system with zinc transom anode, GFI‑protected outlets throughout, and two convenient interior charging stations offering USB, 110 VAC, and 12 VDC.

Generator access is thoughtful and safe via a dedicated hatch in the cockpit sole. The Onan‑Cummins 7.5 kW diesel genset resides aft in its sound‑shielded compartment, providing quiet, dependable power away from the dock.

Plumbing is equally robust. Fresh‑water capacity is 80 USG split between two plastic tanks located port and starboard in the engine‑room area and linked by a connecting line. Pressure hot‑and‑cold water serves the galley, head, shower, and cockpit shower, backed by an 11‑gallon water heater. Three Rule bilge pumps rated at 1500 GPH each, with automatic float switches, stand vigilant, while the shower drains to a separate gray‑water box with an integral 12 VDC pump. A raw‑water washdown serves the aft cockpit and the ground tackle forward, with a hose neatly arranged in the bow anchor well. Below the waterline, robust Marelon through‑hull valves are specified, and the engine’s raw‑water intake is fitted with a bronze sea‑valve incorporating a Zerk grease fitting.

Climate control is refined and quiet, with reverse‑cycle heat and air‑conditioning in two zones: 7.5K BTU for the forecabin and 16K BTU for the salon and helm. Interior lighting sets the mood with recessed LED fixtures on dimmers, chrome‑finish reading lights in both the salon and forecabin, a bi‑color white/red helm light for night running, and crisp LED illumination in the engine room. Outside, Hella LED navigation lights and an LED anchor light are mounted on the hardtop, and cockpit courtesy lights extend the evening ambiance on deck.

Electronics

Communication is clear and reliable via a Garmin GHS 11 VHF, with antennas mounted on the hardtop mast. Navigation and performance are anchored by a Garmin 8616 multifunction display (16") with GPSMAP/chartplotter capability, paired to a Garmin GPR radar with radome mounted on the mast. Low‑light confidence comes from the FLIR M‑232 night‑vision system with a pan‑and‑tilt camera mounted on the hardtop. Long‑leg passages are simplified by a Garmin GHP hydraulic reactor autopilot with GHC 20 control head.

Entertainment is as versatile as it is vibrant: a Fusion AM/FM/CD stereo drives four speakers—two inside and two outside—while a SIRIUS XM satellite radio system stands ready for a new subscription. For quiet evenings at anchor, a 19" Majestic flat‑screen TV with DVD player, mounted in the berth area to port aft on a custom adjustment bracket, completes the onboard media suite.

Hull and deck

The profile is timeless and the specification exacting: dark blue Awlgrip topsides applied in 2018 gleam above a crisp white Awlgrip boot stripe and a classic gold cove stripe, all accenting a vacuum‑infused (VIP) PVC foam‑cored hull and stringer system engineered for strength and weight savings. A prop‑pocket hull form reduces draft and tucks the running gear for added protection. On deck, the Back Cove white gelcoat is framed by a Graystone non‑skid, and the structure itself is VIP resin‑infused with a balsa‑core sandwich for stiffness and quiet. A molded composite bow sprit carries the ground tackle cleanly forward, side decks measure 10" wide for secure passage, and the perimeter is guarded by a 28"‑high, 1‑1/4" 316 stainless bow and safety rail. Mooring is effortless thanks to four stainless Herreshoff‑style cleats and a single 12" stainless anchor‑rode cleat on the foredeck, complemented by pop‑up cleats—two on the swim platform and two on the aft deck—ready when you need them and flush when you do not. The hardtop integrates stainless handrails for confident movement, a mast for radome support as an optional upgrade, and four stainless opening ports to invite the breeze. Natural light and air flood below via a Lewmar 20" x 20" deck hatch in an aluminum frame with Oceanair sliding screen and blind, while a teak “eyebrow” accent strip along the superstructure port and starboard underscores the yacht’s lineage. A stainless pennant holder on the bow rail finishes the presentation with a yachtsman’s flourish.

Helm station

From the first touch, the helm communicates confidence. Seastar hydraulic steering with a tilt helm is paired to optional power steering for fingertip control, and a Stazo wheel with a wood rim and Back Cove logo sets the tone. The Arrigoni Design UC‑1 adjustable helm seat in tan marine‑grade vinyl features flip‑up armrests, while an adjustable, removable teak grating and stainless adjustable footrests with teak steps—one to starboard at the helm and two to port for companion seating—deliver perfect ergonomics whether seated or standing for enhanced sightlines. The cherry dash panel, part of the optional Helm Deck Trim Package, frames Volvo electronic engine controls and Zipwake automatic trim tabs for effortless running attitude. Visibility is superb through a three‑section tempered‑glass windshield with a center opening panel, kept clear by three fresh‑water‑wash wipers. Close‑quarters authority comes from Sleipner Sidepower bow and stern thruster controls, navigation is steadied by a Ritchie binnacle compass, and an air horn on the hardtop commands attention when required. For orderly shipkeeping, the electrical panel with a lockable box for the system battery switches is neatly positioned on the starboard side of the helm.

Cockpit

Life on deck flows naturally through the centerline transom door to a full‑beam swim platform fitted with a recent tender davit system and an integral folding stainless swim ladder for easy reboarding. Aft, twin L‑shaped settees to port and starboard conceal generous stowage and are dressed in striped blue‑and‑white Sunbrella for enduring good looks. Entertaining is effortless with two varnished cherry‑and‑maple cockpit tables on stainless pedestals and two stainless drink holders at the ready, while molded side boarding steps with courtesy lighting and pop‑up fender ties keep movement and mooring tidy. Access to systems is simple via a lazarette hatch with gas‑strut assist, so days on the water remain unhurried and uncluttered.

Propulsion

Performance is assured by the optional Volvo D6‑435 turbo‑aftercooled six‑cylinder marine diesel rated at 435 HP at 3,500 RPM. With this power, the owner reports a comfortable 23–24‑knot cruise at about 3,000 RPM and a confident top end of 27–28 knots at maximum 3,500 RPM. Engine hours stand at 357 as of 04/2026. The pilothouse deck section provides primary engine‑room access; it is electrically operated and, when fully opened, yields approximately 32" of clearance for effortless service. Control is precise with Volvo electronic vessel control in a single‑lever configuration and Zipwake Series “S” automatic trim tabs managing attitude underway. The drivetrain is stout: a four‑blade NIBRAL propeller sized 24" x 28" with #4 cup, an Aquamet 2" stainless‑steel shaft, and a PSS dripless shaft seal. Fuel capacity is 185 USG in a single plastic tank, filtered through a Racor unit for clean delivery. The insulated engine room is thoughtfully executed with a large access hatch on an electric linear actuator, a forward secondary access hatch by the helm with hydraulic assist, an access ladder, and an aluminum sole plate. A 110 AH alternator keeps reserves strong, a wet exhaust system manages cooling and sound, and high‑mounted engine‑room air intakes on the deck area are designed to avoid spray ingestion.

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Ground tackle is robust and intuitive: a QUICK 12‑volt windlass handles a chain rode with “up” and “down” foot controls on deck, duplicated by a remote switch at the helm. The molded composite bow sprit with Lewmar anchor mount and roller feeds directly into a dedicated bow anchor well for clean, snag‑free operation. Canvas and covers keep the yacht pristine, including aft entrance curtains, snap‑on interior privacy covers for the salon windows, two white covers for the cockpit settees, and a white cover for the cockpit table. Shade comes at the touch of a button from the Sureshade electric cockpit awning system, an optional upgrade that extends lounging hours. Safety equipment is complete, with USCG gear including PFDs in a dedicated stowage bag, portable fire extinguishers, and a Xintex Fireboy halon fire‑suppression system in the engine room with automatic and manual activation. Thoughtful details abound: stainless handrails on the hardtop and around the swim platform, a swim ladder deployable from the water, a remote windlass switch at the helm, wipers with a wash function, a FLIR night‑vision camera for low‑light assurance, and a 12‑volt stainless trumpet horn. Rounding out the ship’s kit are dock lines and fenders, so you are ready to cast off and return with equal ease.

Exclusions

Decor items are excluded from the sale.