Rival 36 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Peter Brett·1980·~78 hulls·Rival/Bowman
Rival 36 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
35.83' · 10.92 m
Displ.
14,250 lbs · 6,464 kg
First year
1980

The Rival 36 represents the final evolution of Peter Brett’s design philosophy for Rival Yachts, conceived as a more refined successor to the legendary Rival 34. Launched in 1980, this model was designed to bridge the gap between the compact 34 and the more voluminous Rival 38, eventually reaching a production run of approximately 78 hulls. Built largely by Southern Boatbuilding to the rigorous Lloyd's 100A1 standard, the vessel is widely regarded as a quintessential British "goanywhere" cruiser, characterized by its graceful sheer line, tuckedin stern, and exceptionally robust GRP construction. Detailed historical accounts of the marque’s development and the 36’s place within it are maintained by the Rival Owners Association.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 66,988
Ask, not sold · 14 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
6
14 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+2.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
United Kingdom (57.1%) · Belgium (14.3%) · New Zealand (14.3%)

Recent Listings

8 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Rival 36 listings span 5 countries. United Kingdom leads with 8 listings (57.1%), followed by Belgium and New Zealand.

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

Country breakdown

14 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 69,0088357.1%
Belgium$ 66,3192114.3%
New Zealand$ 29,1162214.3%
Spain$ 69,809107.1%
Netherlands$ 91,275107.1%

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
Dufour Classic 3636.33'$ 80,8627437
Sabre 3636'$ 42,900236
Rustler 3635.33'$ 101,1052212
Rival 3231.83'$ 15,387188
Bowman 3636'$ 39,0481813
Rival 3434'$ 20,1971610
CSY 3636.5'$ 36,919167
Rival 36You are here$ 66,988146
Nicholson 3636.25'$ 29,000137
Swanson 3635.73'$ 98,314123
Rival 4140.58'$ 87,50098

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Rival 36 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Rival 36 over the past 12 months is $66,988. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Rival 36 sailboats are for sale?+
6 Rival 36 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 14 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Rival 36 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Rival 36 has increased by 2.3% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Rival 36 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Rival 36 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (57.1%), Belgium (14.3%), New Zealand (14.3%).
05What should I look at instead of a Rival 36?+
Comparable models include Dufour Classic 36, Sabre 36, Rustler 36. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.