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 34-foot 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 Single-handed Trans-Atlantic Race (OSTAR), proving that its heavy displacement and moderate fin keel were capable of outperforming more modern racing designs in punishing conditions.
Used Rival 34 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Rival
- Model
- 34
- Builder
- Southern Shipbuilding
- Designer
- Peter Brett
- Number Built
- 174
- Production Year(s)
- 1972 - ??
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