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The Rival 34 SailboatThe Rival 34, a masthead sloop, was designed by Peter Brett and built in the UK by Southern Shipbuilding Ltd. Published Specification for the Rival 34Underwater Profile: Fin keel with skeg-hung rudder Hull Material: GRP (Fibreglass) Length Overall: 34'0" (10.4m) Waterline Length: 24'10" (7.6m) Beam: 9'8" (3.0m) Draft: 5'10" (1.8m) - Shoal draft version: 4'8" (1.4m) Rig Type: Masthead sloop Displacement: 11,900lb (5,398kg) Designer: Peter Brett Builder: Southern Shipbuilding (UK) Year First Built: 1972 Number Built: 174 Owners Association: Rival Owners Association Published Design Ratios for the Rival 341. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 13.9 2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio: 39.5 3. Displacement/Length Ratio: 347 4. Comfort Ratio: 32.5 5. Capsize Screening Formula: 1.7 read more about these all-revealing numbers... Summary Analysis of the Design Ratios for the Rival 341. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of just 13.9 suggests that the Rival 34 will need a stiff breeze to get her going. In light conditions, unless you've got plenty of time on your hands, motor-sailing may be the way to go. 2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 39.5 means that the Rival 34 will initially stand up reasonably well to her canvas in a moderate breeze, but she'll need a reef in the main to avoid heeling excessively in a gust. 3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 347, tells us the Rival 34 is clearly a heavy displacement cruising boat. You can load her down with all your cruising gear and equipment and it will hardly affect her waterline. Not an ideal choice for coastal sailing, but she'll come into her own on an offshore passage in testing conditions. 4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 32.5 suggests that crew comfort of a Rival 34 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a moderate bluewater cruising boat - a predictable and acceptable motion for most seasoned sailors. 5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.7 tells us that a Rival 34 would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0. More about the Rival 34...The Rival 34 is a classic long-distance cruising sailboat designed by Peter Brett and built by Marine Construction Ltd. in the UK since 1972. It is a sturdy, seaworthy and comfortable boat that can handle heavy seas and strong winds with ease. It has a high bow, a fine entry, a modest beam and an attractive sheer that give it a good protection in the cockpit and a secure feeling on deck. It is best to windward, when it can point high and provide an easy motion and a dry ride. However, it is not very fast or agile in light conditions or downwind, compared to modern fin keel yachts. It has a masthead sloop rig with piston hanks on the headsails, which are more efficient but also more demanding than a furling system. It has a deep or shoal draught fin keel with a skeg-hung rudder, which offer good stability and tracking but also limit the manoeuvrability and versatility of the boat. The Rival 34 is a superb choice for long-distance passage-making, but it requires some skill and effort to sail well. Accommodation The Rival 34 has a traditional layout with two separate cabins, one forward and one aft, each with a double berth. - The forward cabin also has a hanging locker and some storage space. The aft cabin is accessed through the cockpit and has a small hatch for ventilation.
- The main saloon has two settees that can be used as single berths, a folding table, a navigation station and a galley.
- The galley has a two-burner stove with oven, a sink and some storage space. There is no fridge or pressurised water system on board, but these can be added if desired.
- The head is located between the saloon and the forward cabin and has a manual toilet, a sink and some storage space. There is no shower on board, but there is an option to install one in the head or in the cockpit.
The interior of the Rival 34 is cosy and functional, but not very spacious or luxurious compared to modern yachts. It has plenty of hand-holds and ventilation ports for safety and comfort at sea. Hull and Deck The hull of the Rival 34 is made of solid fiberglass with no core material. It is strong and durable, but also heavy and prone to osmosis if not properly maintained. The deck is also made of fiberglass with balsa core for stiffness and insulation. It has teak trim on the toe rail, handrails and cockpit seats, which add some elegance but also require some care. The deck layout is simple and practical, with wide side decks, a large foredeck and a small aft deck. There are two large cockpit lockers for storage, one of which can accommodate a liferaft. The cockpit is deep and well protected by the high coaming and the sprayhood. It has a tiller steering system that sweeps across the cockpit when sailing, which can be inconvenient for the crew but also gives good feedback to the helmsman. The mainsheet traveller is located in front of the companionway, which can be dangerous if not careful. The boom is fairly low, which can limit the headroom in the cockpit but also makes it easier to reef or flake the mainsail. The mast is deck-stepped and supported by stainless steel wire rigging with single spreaders. The headsails are hanked on to the forestay or the inner stay, which can be removed for downwind sailing. The sail area is moderate for the displacement of the boat, which makes it easy to handle but also limits its speed potential. The Rival 34 is a boat that appeals to sailors who value quality over quantity, who prefer simplicity over complexity, who enjoy sailing rather than motoring, who seek adventure rather than comfort. The above text was drafted by sailboat-cruising.com using GPT-4 (OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model) as a research assistant to develop source material; we believe it to be accurate to the best of our knowledge. Other sailboats in the Rival range include:Recent ArticlesThe CSY 44 Mid-Cockpit SailboatSep 15, 24 08:18 AM Hallberg-Rassy 41 Specs & Key Performance IndicatorsSep 14, 24 03:41 AM Amel Kirk 36 Sailboat Specs & Key Performance IndicatorsSep 07, 24 03:38 PM Here's where to:- Find Used Sailboats for Sale...
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Our eBooks...A few of our Most Popular Pages...Copyright © 2024 Dick McClary Sailboat-Cruising.com Great choice! Your favorites are temporarily saved for this session. Sign in to save them permanently, access them on any device, and receive relevant alerts. Rival 34 is a 33 ′ 11 ″ / 10.4 m monohull sailboat designed by Peter Brett and built by Marine Construction Ltd. starting in 1972. Rig and SailsAuxilary power, accomodations, calculations. The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more. Classic hull speed formula: Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL Sail Area / Displacement RatioA measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more. SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3 - SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
- D : Displacement in pounds.
Ballast / Displacement RatioA measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize. Ballast / Displacement * 100 Displacement / Length RatioA measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³ - D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
Comfort RatioThis ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more. Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 ) - D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
- LOA: Length overall in feet
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
Capsize Screening FormulaThis formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more. CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64) Shoal draft: 4.67’. Embed this page on your own website by copying and pasting this code. ©2024 Sea Time Tech, LLC This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Review of Rival 34Basic specs.. The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season. The boat equipped with a masthead rig. The advantage of a masthead rig is its simplicity and the fact that a given sail area - compared with a fractional rig - can be carried lower and thus with less heeling moment. The Rival 34 has been built with different keel alternatives. Unknown keel type The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 1.42 - 1.52 meter (4.66 - 4.96 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below. The Rival 34 is equipped with a fin keel. A boat with a fin keel is more manoeuvrable but has less directional stability than a similar boat with a full keel. The boat can enter most marinas as the draft is just about 1.78 - 1.88 meter (5.84 - 6.14 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below. Rival 34 is typically equipped with an inboard Volvo Penta diesel engine at 25 hp (18 kW). Sailing characteristicsThis section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats. What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)? The capsize screening value for Rival 34 is 1.69, indicating that this boat could - if evaluated by this formula alone - be accepted to participate in ocean races. The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Rival 34 is about 204 kg/cm, alternatively 1144 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 204 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 1144 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch. Sailing statisticsThis section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points. What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)? What is SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio)? MaintenanceAre your sails worn out? You might find your next sail here: Sails for Sale If you need to renew parts of your running rig and is not quite sure of the dimensions, you may find the estimates computed below useful. Usage | Length | Diameter | Mainsail halyard | 30.1 m | (98.7 feet) | 10 mm | (3/8 inch) | Jib/genoa halyard | 30.1 m | (98.7 feet) | 10 mm | (3/8 inch) | Spinnaker halyard | 30.1 m | (98.7 feet) | 10 mm | (3/8 inch) | Jib sheet | 10.4 m | (34.1 feet) | 12 mm | (1/2 inch) | Genoa sheet | 10.4 m | (34.1 feet) | 12 mm | (1/2 inch) | Mainsheet | 26.0 m | (85.1 feet) | 12 mm | (1/2 inch) | Spinnaker sheet | 22.8 m | (74.9 feet) | 12 mm | (1/2 inch) | Cunningham | 3.4 m | (11.3 feet) | 10 mm | (3/8 inch) | Kickingstrap | 6.9 m | (22.5 feet) | 10 mm | (3/8 inch) | Clew-outhaul | 6.9 m | (22.5 feet) | 10 mm | (3/8 inch) | This section is reserved boat owner's modifications, improvements, etc. Here you might find (or contribute with) inspiration for your boat. Do you have changes/improvements you would like to share? Upload a photo and describe what you have done. We are always looking for new photos. If you can contribute with photos for Rival 34 it would be a great help. If you have any comments to the review, improvement suggestions, or the like, feel free to contact us . Criticism helps us to improve. The Rival 34 is a 34.0ft masthead sloop designed by Peter Brett and built in fiberglass by Marine Construction Ltd. (UK) since 1972.174 units have been built.. The Rival 34 is a heavy sailboat which is under powered. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. Rival 34 for sale elsewhere on the web:Main features Model | Rival 34 | | | Length | 34 ft | | | Beam | 9.67 ft | | | Draft | 5.83 ft | | | Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | | | Estimated price | $ 0 | | ?? | Login or register to personnalize this screen. 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See how Sailboatlab works in video Sail area / displ. | 13.89 | | | Ballast / displ. | 39.46 % | | | Displ. / length | 347.03 | | | Comfort ratio | 32.46 | | | Capsize | 1.70 | | | Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | | | Construction | Fiberglass | | | Waterline length | 24.83 ft | | | Maximum draft | 5.83 ft | | | Displacement | 11900 lbs | | | Ballast | 4696 lbs | | | Hull speed | 6.68 knots | | | We help you build your own hydraulic steering system - Lecomble & Schmitt Rigging | Masthead Sloop | | | Sail area (100%) | 451 sq.ft | | | Air draft | 0 ft | | ?? | Sail area fore | 239.14 sq.ft | | | Sail area main | 212.34 sq.ft | | | I | 37.72 ft | | | J | 12.68 ft | | | P | 37.75 ft | | | E | 11.25 ft | | | Nb engines | 1 | | | Total power | 0 HP | | | Fuel capacity | 0 gals | | | Accommodations Water capacity | 0 gals | | | Headroom | 0 ft | | | Nb of cabins | 0 | | | Nb of berths | 0 | | | Nb heads | 0 | | | Builder data Builder | Marine Construction Ltd. 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I have been pretty set on a Pacific Seacraft 34 but always look around. I found this Rival 34 for sale where I live, haven't seen it yet but curiosly the numbers between these two boats work out about the same. It's a little older than I wanted, but the price is great! Looking to buy in the next few months. I can't find much info on the Rival, anything you guys could provide would be great. I know they're built on the other side of the pond to Loyds, and they where raced quite a bit in the 70's and 80's but that's about it. Any help? http://www.yachtworld.com/core/list...romLength=34&man=rival&slim=quick&searchtype= here's briefy review from a british magazine http://www.ybw.com/ym/any_questions/20060612122410ymanyqs.html good luck in your search Van I have a Rival 32. The main difference between the two is that the counter was extended to make the 34. Friends of mine have a 34, it is a fast and sturdy offshore cruiser. It has been to South America and back (Newfoundland and Labrador Canada). It is exceptional in heavy weather. For a complete history on the Rival line of boats, specifications, etc. go to the Rival Owners Association web site. There you will get all the info rmation you will need. http://www.rivalowners.org.uk/general/front.htm As well you can see photos and brochures of the entire Rival line. Thanks Thank you guys for the sites. I want to go take a look at this boat next week. Top Contributors this MonthHistory of the Rival YachtsThe Rival Owners Association was formed in 1974, with the official launch at a London hotel in January 1975. Peter Brett agreed to be our President. A History from Peter BrettBelow is a history of the Rival 31 through to the Rival 34 in Peter’s own words: This seems a good moment for a record to be made. I hope it will interest the many Rival 32 owners who did not come onto the scene until some years after the class had started. I would have preferred someone else to write the story, so that it would have been less personal, but is seemed that I was the only one with enough of the information to do it. I hope the owners will put up with my viewpoint and will recognise that very important parts were played by many people who have not been mentioned. If there had been a queue of moulders eagerly wanting to produce the boat to my design, in 1967, I hope I should still have selected Eric White for the job. But it did not happen like that at all. Eric was the only one to take an interest in my design, to study my background and to be only a little dubious about my hopes of selling perhaps 50 boats to the design. He alone offered to make the mouldings, and he quoted a price which I gladly accepted. In 40 years of cruising, ocean racing and designing yachts I suppose I must have learned something – even if only how much more there was to learn – but this had been a spare time activity and there was an important gap. Although I had used a small GRP cruising boat for a few years I had never had one built to my design in this material, so I lacked some vital experience. Eric had built up a successful business producing GRP boats. His “Trident” class was flourishing and he had established a good reputation with Lloyds. He was keen to help me and I was keen to learn. Yacht HistoryPeter Brett designed the R31 in 1967 and she was launched in 1968. The original boat had a raking rudder stock and to reduce weather helm in reaching conditions the subsequent R31s had a vertical rudder stock. Twenty-two R31s were built. L.O.A. | 31′ 0″ | L.W.L. | 24′ 6″ | Beam | 9′ 8″ | Draft | 4′ 8″ | Displacement | 11,650 lbs |
The Rival 32 was a development of the R31 but with a short counter. Over 200 R32s were built. L.O.A. | 32′ 0″ | L.W.L. | 24′ 6″ | Beam | 9′ 8″ | Draft | 4′ 8″ | Displacement | 11,650 lbs |
The R34 was a further development with a slightly deeper afterbody and longer overhangs to give steadiness in a seaway. There were two basic hull versions, one with a deep keel at 5ft 10ins, and a shallow one at 4ft 8ins draft. 174 R34s were built. L.O.A. | 34′ 0″ | L.W.L. | 24′ 10″ | Beam | 9′ 8″ | Draft | 4′ 8″ or 5′ 10″ | Displacement | 11,900 lbs |
The R36 was the sixth and last RIVAL designed by Peter and comes in three basic versions. Deep draft, Scheel keel, and Centre board. 78 R36s were built. The first being launched in 1980. L.O.A. | 35′ 10″ | L.W.L. | 27′ 2″ | Beam | 11′ 0″ | Draft | 3′ 9″ and 6′ 9″ or 6′ 0″ | Displacement | 14,250 lbs |
The R38 was the fifth RIVAL designed by Peter. Whilst being very much a Rival she has fuller ends than his previous designs enabling a stern cabin to be fitted in beneath the companionway in the aft cockpit version. There is also a centre cockpit design but not many of these were built. The centre cockpit can be ketch rigged, whilst the aft cockpit version is either sloop or cutter rigged. The first R38 was launched in 1977. 63 were built. L.O.A. | 37′ 7″ | L.W.L. | 29′ 6″ | Beam | 11′ 3″ | Draft | 5′ 4″ | Displacement | 17,280 lbs |
The R41 was the fourth RIVAL to be designed and is a much sought-after long-range cruising yacht. There are two versions based on the same hull, aft cockpit and centre cockpit. The centre cockpit version was rigged as either a ketch, sloop or cutter. There were 57 R41s built. L.O.A. | 41′ | L.W.L. | 31′ 8″ | Beam | 12′ 3″ | Draft | 5′ 11″ | Displacement | 22,046 lbs |
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RIVAL 32 - INFORMATION PLEASE?- Thread starter alisdair4
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- 11 Aug 2007
Hi, I'm finally thinking of moving up from Freya, and have been looking, among others, at a Rival 32. I am well aware of the performance differences (!) between what I currently sail and a larger, displacement boat. However, as SWMBO has now got the tast for blue (well, grey) water off Islay last week, I think the Rival may be just the job. So, a couple of specific questions - grateful for any advice: 1. The boat I am looking at is 1982 - and has an asking price of around £25K - does this seem fair? 2. There seem to be a number of problems with the window frames ("disintegration" of several of them). Is this common? Is it possible to get replacement frames? 3. The capping rail (which I presume was teak) on the gunwale has been replaced by a synthetic material. Having spoken to the current owner, he said that the original wood had decayed. This seems inconsistent with Rival's reputation for quality -any comments? 4. The boat has an "Easyreef" mainsail furling system -any comments as to the effectiveness of this system? Thanks in advance. Alisdair Well-known memberlovely boats. I'd ask these model specific question on the owners site here http://www.rivalowners.org.uk/ Post deleted by danfoley bilbobagginsI'm sure the owners website will be most helpful... I know these are rugged and dependable boats, but home-completed ones are mostly showing the strain and need regular TLC on systems and bits. The window frames are, I suspect, part of this issue. The teak capping is another matter. It should - by comparison - be still in good shape, and one might want to look closely at the hull/deck join, under the capping, for signs of more recent damage and non-professional repair. Are you having a professional and Rival-experienced survey done? If not, why not.....? /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif [ QUOTE ] I imagine replacing with teak will cost you a fair whack (£1500?) [/ QUOTE ] I would be surprised if it came to that much. I had half of it replaced along one side, can't remember how much it cost, but I think in the region of £200 - £250 incl. labour. Roughly multiply by 4, say £900, for the whole boat? RivalRedwingAs an owner of a '72 vintage R32 I admit to being a little biased but I think they are superb sailing boats. £25 k is not unreasonable but it really dpends on the state of the individual boat - what are the sails like? the electrics? the engine? I paid a little less than that for mine about 4 years ago, its sails were shot but it had a new engine and some decent electronics. I've seen quite a few Rivals with a modified capping rail (usually in a black, dense plastic), and I must admit my teak is showing its age and I was thinking about doing the same job. ROA are a helpful crowd. I delivered a Rival 31 from Plymouth to the Solent a couple of years ago (basically the same boat, but with transom hung rudder rather than a counter stern). She was a nicely maintained example that had been yard finished. She was bought for £18000. She had no window problems, but she, too, had the synthetic capping rail. I've seen so many Rivals with this, that I suspect it was standard. I may be wrong, but YM did a test review when the boats were being built, and I'd swear that the boat in the photo had the same capping rail. It looks smart, seems durable and only needs cleaning. The boat is very steady, performs decently, is cramped by today's standards and feels pretty bullet proof. Those wide side decks are lovely. Can't comment on the 32, but we looked at a number of 34s and about 30% had synthetic capping. I think that teak decks and capping were an option throughout the range. We now have a 41 and I really wish we didn't have the teak deck and capping. Far too much work. FWIW I think all of the Rivals are great boats, just a little short of space by modern standards. KenMcCullochI concur regarding the capping rail, I have sailed several Rivals of various sizes and from memory most had plastic capping material on the low gunwale. My only caveat regarding these boats is that they are pretty heavy and do need a good bit of wind to get them moving. Not great in light airs. Yes, I can see that from the specifications. However, as my usual cruising area is West of Scotland, the light wind performance should not be a problem! Asking price - 25k seems a reasonable price for an '82 R32 in good condition. That said, I'd be concerned that the window frame problem should be addressed at this price and seek a corresponding reduction/correction. As already posted a survey is recommended to support such action and maybe to uncover other subjects for negotiation. My R34 has aluminium frames and if your R32 is similar, corrosion may have been promoted thro using SS fixing screws. Post on the ROA - I know of at least one member who has replaced frames on an R34. The black capping rail is common on lots of Rivals. It would be worth you checking as the original teak cap is not normally replaced (AFAIK) but itself is capped by the black plastic handrail moulding. It works well and looks ok. Sorry, no knowledge of main furling but again post question on ROA. As you know Rival 31/32/34 are heavy displacement:LWL but with good sails perform respectfully in F3. Well suited for cruising The Isles. I'm sure you'll "love it". Hope to see you there! Cheers, Ron I understand that teak capping railing isn't too hard to replace DIY. Haven't tried it myself, but know someone who has. You can source the teak stuff here for example. I've had a Rival 31 for 5 years now and done just about every type of maintenance these boats need. Cost is very much dependant on condition when over 20 plus years old. £25,000 may be a good price for a 25 year old 32 but not if she needs a new engine, standing riiging, sails, re-wiring, new safety equipment etc etc......... then it is not so good. An older 32 but in excellent order may be worth spending up to£30k on if there is no further spend required. The surveyor you employ should know the market value and will advise. I still have the original teak toe rail and it is still in good order (apart from the bit I crunched a while back, this is new!) I removed the toerail a few years ago to take home and varnish. The deck to hull join was OK and not leaking but the filler used had softened and crumbled in places. I gouged this out and poured in epoxy on a hot day so this will have found any nooks and crannies, good as new! I don't like the pastic covered aluminium toe rails but that is a personal thing. The rudder on a 31 is not transom hung, it is the same as a 32. The only difference between a 31 and a 32 is the transom, normal vs. reverse. As for performance, I sailed back from Moelfre to Conwy yesterday at the same time as a Contessa 32 and matched her most of the way. I had a reef in the main and she didn't. I suspect that she was not trying that hard but even so it does show that the 31/32 is not the sluggard some people will have you believe. Like some of the other posters, I am biased and I certainly know what I would want to be in when the going gets rough. I also like Contessa 32s just as much! Mail me at [email protected] if you want more info. julianminghamAs an owner of a R34 with an 'Easyreef' mainsail furling system I would like to add the following to the comments already made by 'the panel': a) I agree that the Rival is a very sturdy 'go anywhere' boat that will keep going when most other boats have gone home b) The Easyreef system is, I assume, an add-on to the original mast (mine is). c) When it works, which is at least 99% of the time, than it's great, ... furling the mainsail is easy and safe from the cockpit. The downsides are two-fold: 1. The mainsail is a little smaller as it has no roach, hence potentially reducing performance when there's not much wind. 2. There is a potential for it get stuck, i.e. part way in, which can be a pain in the ****. You will increase the possibility of this if you have an old mainsail which may have become 'baggy' , ... since I bought a new mainsail I have never had a problem. You will decrease the possibility of this by taking care that there are no creases in the sail as it is being furled. My summary is that for coastal cruising it's great, particularly if you are likely to have an inexperienced crew. However I would not recomend it for off-shore use. hope this helps Just bought a Rival 32 myself and moving 'up' in size from a Twister, it's the headroom and space I value and feels generous. Very sturdy boat indeed and though an early seventies model, no w.frame problems or decayed rail for that matter. Just the job for long-distant work. The ROA site has some smashing old brochure PDF downloads with tartan upholstory and trendy couples with their fondue sticks. The Rival was advertised as a passage-making boat and certainly feels like one. Loads of storage space and sleeps six or seven. The later model will certainly have the dinette to one side which seems like a good option to keep dozing crew clear of the action and a huge double bed in port. To be honest, I'd see if the seller will come down a bit. This size of boat is not the big seller it once was. Other threads that may be of interestMembers onlineShare this page | | | | | |
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But if you're after a boat that can sail around the world, she could provide a reasonably inexpensive solution to your dreams. A second-hand Rival 34 will be at least 30 years old. These yachts were extremely well built (to Lloyd's Register 100A1), but a thorough survey is recommended, covering engine, rigging, sails, winches, electronics ...
Test Sail. We had a great test sail on the Rival 34 today. It was bright and sunny, with 10-12 knots of wind E by NE. There were about 3-4 foot swells exiting the marina, but these calmed down as we sailed. We reached around 5.8 to 6.0 knots occasionally, and the boat handled the conditions with ease.
It takes into consideration "reported" sail area, displacement and length at waterline. The higher the number the faster speed prediction for the boat. A cat with a number 0.6 is likely to sail 6kts in 10kts wind, a cat with a number of 0.7 is likely to sail at 7kts in 10kts wind. KSP = (Lwl*SA÷D)^0.5*0.5
The Rival 34 is essentially a Rival 32 with a longer rear end. As others have stated above, they both are reliable and easily-managed boats in strong weather. As with any elderly sailboat, you should survey the condition of the engine, the standing rigging, and especially the condition of the electrical wiring.
The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.7 tells us that a Rival 34 would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0. The Rival 34 is a classic long-distance cruising sailboat designed by Peter Brett and built by Marine Construction Ltd. in the UK since 1972. It is a sturdy, seaworthy and comfortable ...
Joined. 29 Dec 2010. Messages. 10,201. Visit site. Extract from a Rival 34 review in YBW.com: Wild Rival has neither a fridge nor pressurised water, so you don't need to worry about drained batteries or constant refills for the water tank. Wonderful, if sales patter always deliberately attracted attention to something missing, as a distinct ...
If I remember correctly, the 34 is not just a 32 hull with 2 feet extra added to the stern above the waterline, but the underwater body was redesigned and modified. The ROA site has a good section on the design history of the Rivals. And of course, as the boat heels, and a Rival heels quite soon, the extra length comes into play as well.
Rival 34: strength and offshore ability This Peter Brett design is one that evolved out of two earlier models, starting in the late 1960s as the Rival 31. ... Boat Reviews. Oyster 125: innovative and impressive. Rupert Holmes. February 18, 2013. Boat Reviews. 8 great centre cockpit cruising yachts. Rupert Holmes. August 29, 2014.
Rival 34 is a 33′ 11″ / 10.4 m monohull sailboat designed by Peter Brett and built by Marine Construction Ltd. starting in 1972. ... Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay). D: ...
Immersion rate. The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Rival 34 is about 204 kg/cm, alternatively 1144 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 204 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 1144 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.
The Rival 34 is a 34.0ft masthead sloop designed by Peter Brett and built in fiberglass by Marine Construction Ltd. (UK) since 1972. 174 units have been built. The Rival 34 is a heavy sailboat which is under powered. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat.
The Rival 34 is a classic cruiser, with an impressive history of long-distance cruising and ocean racing. She has a moderate fin keel and skeg hung rudder. Two keel options were available, the deeper keel version having better performance, although for a pure cruiser the shallow keel versions also perform pretty well. LOA. 34' 0".
Tank-testing of the original model with modifications led to the design of the Rival 34, launched at the boat show in 1972, where the plans for the Rival 40 (to become 41) were already on display. There followed the Rival 38 and, in 1981, the 36. ... Test sail and review. So given a Rival's reputation for seagoing comfort and ability to ...
Boat Review Forum. SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, ... I found this Rival 34 for sale where I live, haven't seen it yet but curiosly the numbers between these two boats work out about the same. It's a little older than I wanted ...
In my search for a new boat I have recently looked at some Rival 34s Good solid boats, more internal volume which will allow me to go further for longer... Home. Forums. New posts Search forums. ... Rival 34, a few questions. Thread starter Fascadale; Start date 13 Jan 2015; 13 Jan 2015 #1 Fascadale Well-known member. Joined 15 Jan 2007 ...
This Rival 34 fully commissioned and attractively priced. For those looking for a stable and seaworthy yacht is a good choice. We invite you to come for a visit in Den Oever. Please make an appointment via [email protected]. Your yacht broker is Robert de Vries, +31 (0) 6 5020 1336.
Below is a history of the Rival 31 through to the Rival 34 in Peter's own words: ... If there had been a queue of moulders eagerly wanting to produce the boat to my design, in 1967, I hope I should still have selected Eric White for the job. But it did not happen like that at all. Eric was the only one to take an interest in my design, to ...
Visit site. Just bought a Rival 32 myself and moving 'up' in size from a Twister, it's the headroom and space I value and feels generous. Very sturdy boat indeed and though an early seventies model, no w.frame problems or decayed rail for that matter. Just the job for long-distant work.
Rival 34 - 1987 Fin with skeg keel, Volvo 2030 - 28 hp, Tiller steering, slab reefing mainsail, furling headsail, 6 berths, Hot and cold pressurised water system. Currently in need of some cosmetic attention, she comes equipped with hydrovane self steering, and new Raymarine plotter The Rival 34 is a classic cruiser, with an impressive history ...
Notes. All 200 hulls were molded by Marine Construction Ltd., but many were finished by Southern Boatbuilding. The design was a longer counter sterned development of the 1967 designed Rival 31, and later evolved into the better-known Rival 34 - although actually more Rival 32s than 34s were built.