The Rival 32 is a defining icon of British offshore yacht design, representing a transition from the narrow-gutted wooden classics of the mid-20th century to the robust, fiberglass "go-anywhere" 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 sea-kindliness 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 blue-water cruiser for the Everyman.
Rival 32 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Rival
- Model
- 32
- Builder
- Marine Construction
- Designer
- Peter Brett
- Number Built
- 200
- Production Year(s)
- 1971 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 4 | $22,761 |
| Oct 2025 | 1 | $13,522 |
| Nov 2025 | 1 | $6,761 |
| Jan 2026 | 2 | $15,888 |
| Mar 2026 | 3 | $17,599 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 | $22,088 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
Price Reduction Insights
60.0% of listings have had price reductions
Average discount: 14.1% off original price
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contessa 32 | 32' | $39,551 | 42 | 25 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 312 | 30.92' | $53,561 | 39 | 17 |
| Sadler 32 | 31.5' | $22,507 | 34 | 19 |
| Island Packet 32 | 35' | $67,000 | 31 | 7 |
| Nicholson 32 | 32' | $20,000 | 15 | 3 |
| Rival 32 | $21,189 | 13 | 7 | |
| Rival 36 | 35.83' | $67,353 | 10 | 4 |
| Pacific Seacraft PH 32 | $134,900 | 9 | 2 | |
| Wauquiez Centurion 32 | $27,663 | 9 | 6 | |
| Bristol 32 | 32' | $16,900 | 5 | 0 |
| Morgan 32 | 31.92' | $23,000 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $18,254 | 8 | 3 |
| Greece | $21,189 | 3 | 2 |
| Germany | $17,069 | 1 | 1 |
| Ireland | $17,599 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Rival 32 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Rival 32 over the past 12 months is $21,189. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Rival 32 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 13 Rival 32 listings over the past 12 months, with 7 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Rival 32 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Rival 32 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Rival 32?
- Germany currently has the lowest median asking price at $17,069, while Greece is the most expensive at $21,189 — a 24% difference.
- Do Rival 32 listings get price reductions?
- About 60% of Rival 32 listings have had their price reduced, with an average discount of 14.1% off the original asking price.
- What are similar sailboats to the Rival 32?
- Comparable models include the Contessa 32, Hallberg-Rassy 312, Sadler 32. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.