Rival 32 Sailboats for Sale

Peter Brett·1971·~200 hulls·Marine Construction
Rival 32 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
31.83' · 9.7 m
Disp.
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
$ 16,503
Asking price · 19 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
19 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+3.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
United Kingdom (57.9%) · Greece (21.1%) · United States (10.5%)

Recent Listings

8 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Rival 32 listings appear across 5 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 11 (57.9%), followed by Greece and United States.

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

Country view

19 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 13,28311157.9%
Greece$ 20,4904021.1%
United States$ 17,0002210.5%
Germany$ 16,506105.3%
Ireland$ 13,603105.3%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

5 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Jeremy Rogers 3232'$ 33,1806821
Sadler 3231.5'$ 21,6195211
Rival 32You are here$ 16,503193
Island Packet 3231.5'$ 60,0001313
Morgan Yachts 3231.92'$ 26,62690

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 $16,503. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Rival 32 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Rival 32 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 19 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Rival 32 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Rival 32 is up 3.0% over the last 3 months compared with 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 (57.9%), Greece (21.1%), United States (10.5%).
05Do Rival 32 listings get price reductions?+
About 60% of Rival 32 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 17.5% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Rival 32?+
Comparable models include Jeremy Rogers 32, Sadler 32, Island Packet 32. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.