Rival 34 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Peter Brett·1972·~174 hulls·Southern Shipbuilding
Rival 34 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
34' · 10.36 m
Displ.
11,900 lbs · 5,398 kg
First year
1972

The Rival 34 is widely regarded as a pinnacle of British offshore design, representing the evolution of Peter Brett’s vision for a "bulletproof" bluewater cruiser. Launched in 1972 as a direct development of the successful Rival 32, the 34foot model introduced a slightly deeper afterbody and longer overhangs to improve stability and tracking in heavy seas. During its production run, which lasted into the late 1980s, approximately 174 units were completed. The vessel’s pedigree was famously cemented when the designer’s own boat, Wild Rival, secured a victory in the 1976 Observer Singlehanded TransAtlantic Race (OSTAR), proving that its heavy displacement and moderate fin keel were capable of outperforming more modern racing designs in punishing conditions.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 20,197
Ask, not sold · 16 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
10
16 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United Kingdom (87.5%) · Canada (6.3%) · Denmark (6.3%)

Recent Listings

12 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Rival 34 listings span 3 countries. United Kingdom leads with 14 listings (87.5%), followed by Canada and Denmark.

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

Country breakdown

16 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 20,19714987.5%
Canada$ 34,900106.3%
Denmark$ 26,760116.3%

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
Pacific Seacraft 3434.08'$ 81,9316015
Contessa 3232'$ 33,6625933
Najad 3434.28'$ 42,4783019
Sadler 3434.75'$ 37,7022113
Rival 3231.83'$ 15,387188
Rival 34You are here$ 20,1971610
Rival 3635.83'$ 66,988146
Rustler 3131.42'$ 17,5041410
Sparkman and Stephens S&S 3433.42'$ 26,257134
Rival 4140.58'$ 87,50098
Cavalier 3232'$ 22,87783

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Rival 34 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Rival 34 over the past 12 months is $20,197. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Rival 34 sailboats are for sale?+
10 Rival 34 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 16 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Rival 34 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Rival 34 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Rival 34 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Rival 34 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (87.5%), Canada (6.3%), Denmark (6.3%).
05Do Rival 34 listings get price reductions?+
About 33% of Rival 34 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 15.4% 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 34?+
Comparable models include Pacific Seacraft 34, Contessa 32, Najad 34. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.