Rival 32 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Peter Brett·1971·~200 hulls·Marine Construction
Rival 32 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
31.83' · 9.7 m
Displ.
11,650 lbs · 5,284 kg
First year
1971

The Rival 32 is a defining icon of British offshore yacht design, representing a transition from the narrowgutted wooden classics of the mid20th century to the robust, fiberglass "goanywhere" cruisers of the 1970s. Designed by Peter Brett and primarily built by Southern Boatbuilders in Woolston and Faversham, the model was introduced in 1971 as a successor to the Rival 31. It quickly established a reputation for exceptional seakindliness and structural integrity, attributes that allowed it to punch far above its weight class in heavy weather. While it shares the Woolston heritage of other contemporary British yards like Marine Construction Ltd. (Marcon), the Rival 32 carved its own specific legacy as a quintessential bluewater cruiser for the Everyman.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 15,387
Ask, not sold · 18 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
8
18 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+10.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
United Kingdom (55.6%) · Greece (22.2%) · United States (11.1%)

Recent Listings

13 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Rival 32 listings span 5 countries. United Kingdom leads with 10 listings (55.6%), followed by Greece and United States.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

18 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 13,39810255.6%
Greece$ 20,9434322.2%
United States$ 17,0002211.1%
Germany$ 16,871115.6%
Ireland$ 13,904105.6%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Contessa 3232'$ 33,6625933
Sadler 3231.5'$ 22,3274829
Island Packet 3235'$ 68,000367
Nicholson 3232'$ 17,838229
Rival 32You are here$ 15,387188
Rival 3434'$ 20,1971610
Rival 3635.83'$ 66,988146
Morgan 3231.92'$ 24,931102
Rival 4140.58'$ 87,50098
Cavalier 3232'$ 22,87783
Bristol 3232'$ 15,95061

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Rival 32 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Rival 32 over the past 12 months is $15,387. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Rival 32 sailboats are for sale?+
8 Rival 32 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 18 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Rival 32 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Rival 32 has increased by 10.5% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Rival 32 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Rival 32 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (55.6%), Greece (22.2%), United States (11.1%).
05Do Rival 32 listings get price reductions?+
About 60% of Rival 32 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 14.8% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Rival 32?+
Comparable models include Contessa 32, Sadler 32, Island Packet 32. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.