Description

The Rival 32 is a solid traditional cruiser, with longish fin keel and skeg hung rudder. The Rival 31, 32 and 34 are very similar, all being very well respected as seagoing cruisers. Many Rivals have made long ocean passages. This yacht has been in the same family ownership for over 30 years, but has been unused for some time following the passing away of the owner. She now needs work to bring her back into use, but the hull is sound and she is actually very well equipped.

Yes - this is a project, but one with a sound basis to start from of a professionally built yacht with an inventory of decent sails and some very good equipment. It would not be cost effective to seek to get work done commercially, but virtually everything needed to bring this yacht back to life is simple if time-consuming DIY work.

Specifications

Construction

The Rival 32 was designed by Peter Brett in around 1971, all the 200 hulls produced being moulded by Marine Construction (Woolston) Ltd. Whilst many bare hulls were sold for amateur completion to varying standards, those sold as complete boats went to Southern Boatbuilding for completion and sale. This is one of these original factory-fitted yachts.

The design was a longer counter sterned development of the 1967 designed Rival 31, and later evolved into the better-known Rival 34 - although actually more Rival 32s than 34s were built.

This yacht needs substantial work, but most of it is cosmetic and DIY work. The last known standing rigging change was over 20 years ago, so this will need to be changed. The club where the yacht is stored ashore does have the facility to crane out masts, so the rigging can be changed significantly more cheaply than in many other locations.

Saloon

Forecabin

Heads

Saloon forward

Saloon with table folded

Saloon aft

Galley

Chart table

Chart table detail

Engine

Cockpit

Cockpit forward

Deck

Bow detail

Deck aft

Coachroof

Ashore October 2015

Ashore stern

Keel and rudder

Rig

Spinnaker

Another spinnaker with snuffer

Genoa

mainsail

Rocna anchor

Deck aft

Coachroof

Hatch

Switches

Wind generator and outboard crane

Disclaimer

The particulars detailed herein are intended to give a fair description of the vessel but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. These particulars are not a part of any contract or offer, and are supplied on the understanding that all negotiations shall be conducted via Yachtsnet Ltd., who are acting as brokers for the vendor. The vendor is not selling in the course of business unless otherwise stated. The prospective purchaser is strongly recommended to check the particulars, and where appropriate, at his own expense, to employ qualified agents to carry out surveys, structural and/or mechanical & electrical checks or tests.

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