Rival 41 CC Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Rival 41 CC means looking at one of 57 centre-cockpit hulls built between 1974 and 1990 by Southern Boatbuilding Company in the UK. Peter Brett's design has a loyal following through the Rival Owners Association, and the boats that surface tend to attract sailors who want a serious offshore-capable ketch rather than a weekend coastal toy.
Layouts on the Used Market
The centre-cockpit version is the one marketed as the 41 CC, and it was more often rigged as a ketch. Buyers will find the signature aft cabin with ensuite head and shower, a large cockpit under a hard dodger, and berths for six across three cabins — double aft, two singles forward, two in the saloon. Because the model was produced with a number of accommodation layouts and rig configurations, not every boat will match the typical ketch with aft cabin exactly, so confirm the rig and cabin arrangement before assuming a specific layout.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Well-found 41 CCs on the market commonly carry solar panels, an inverter, and a furling main, which together speak to a boat set up for anchor living and short-handed sailing. Navigation and safety gear such as radar, AIS, autopilot, and chartplotter are commonly fitted, as are bimini and dodger canvas. Teak decks and a cockpit shower show up frequently too, with spinnaker and furling main indicating owners who kept sailing range in mind. A buyer should verify the age and condition of the electrical upgrades, since inverter and solar installations vary widely in quality.
What to Inspect
A specific hull should be checked for any signs of structural defect or rigging and systems trouble, though the 41 CC as a design has not shown such weaknesses in service. Commission a full survey and look closely at the hull and deck junctions for soundness.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Rival 41 CCs typically appear in the United States, Belgium, and Spain. For a buyer, the practical steps are straightforward:
- Confirm the rig is the ketch you expect
- Verify solar and inverter installations are sound
- Inspect teak decks for soft spots
- Check autopilot and chartplotter function
- Join the Rival Owners Association for hull history
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Rival 41 CC. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $115,945 | — |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $87,396 | -24.6% |
Where they're listed
Rival 41 CC listings appear across 2 countries. Belgium has the most listings with 1 (50.0%), followed by Spain.
Comparable models
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Gozzard 41 | 41' | $ 339,000 | 11 | 3 |
| Rival 41 CCYou are here | — | $ 101,670 | 2 | 0 |