rival 34 yacht

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• June 26, 2013

Yachting Monthly reviews the Rival 34

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What’s she like to sail? Her high bow is designed to give good protection in the cockpit and a secure feeling on deck. She’s best to windward, when her fine entry, modest beam and attractive sheer combine to provide an easy motion and a dry ride. But she’ll struggle to match the performance of a modern yacht for sailing downwind. A Rival 34 is superb for long-distance passage-making and very steady in heavy seas and strong winds, but in light conditions her performance and manoeuvrability will feel staid compared to modern fin keel yachts. With perfectly set sails, a Rival 34 should feel beautifully balanced. She’s quite a big boat to helm with a tiller, which sweeps across a cramped but reassuringly deep and well protected cockpit complete with a special liferaft locker – a wheel would take more space. A mainsheet traveller in front of the companionway and a fairly low boom put the onus for ‘health and safety’ on the crew! Top speed of this heavy-displacement yacht is likely to range between 6-8 knots under sail, with faster bursts downwind, or 5-7 knots under power. The deep keel version should be stiffer and point higher than the shoal draught version, but is less versatile for tidal cruising. Either one would do for drying out against a wall. Old sloops require extra physical effort. Winding in the 130% masthead genoa discourages short tacking, while Wild Rival’s piston hanks are more fiddly than a modern luff groove. Changing headsails is much more effort than shortening sail with a furling line and requires one or two crew to work on a pitching foredeck, but you get a far more efficient sail shape. Reefing requires one or two crew to work at the mast, but everything comes to hand without the increased complexity and friction of reefing lines led aft. Lazyjacks could be useful to catch the mainsail as it drops, but the relatively small area makes it fairly easy to flake along the boom. What’s she like in port and at anchor? When it’s time to berth in a marina, plenty of practice will be required for failsafe reversing with the Rival’s skeg and long fin keel and the turning circle will be wide compared to modern yachts. Unlike modern yachts, you also don’t get the luxury of spacious stern cabins with en suite heads and showers, and the main cabin feels narrow, but that means hand-holds are easy to grab. 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. With a solidly built teak interior and up to seven berths in a traditional ‘open plan’ layout, only the forecabin provides a degree of privacy. With four dedicated sea berths, she is clearly designed for sailing, rather than marina life – a good choice for a crew of hearties or a couple who really enjoy passage-making. Reflecting their traditional approach to cruising, Steve and Cathy drop and weigh anchor by hand without need for a windlass, a technique requiring complementary muscle and boat-handling skills. Would she suit you and your crew? If you really want a ‘sailing and motoring caravan’, or an exhilarating daysailer, the Rival 34 is not your kind of yacht. 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 and all other bits that are expensive to replace.

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The Rival 34 Sailboat

The Rival 34, a masthead sloop, was designed by Peter Brett and built in the UK by Southern Shipbuilding Ltd.

Published Specification for the Rival 34

Underwater 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 34

1. 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

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Summary Analysis of the Design Ratios for the  Rival 34

1. 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.

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Survey Complete: Rival 34

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Nice looking boat! Congrats and best of luck with her.  

Good, glad you got that over with Jim. What did the surveyor say about the boat? Did he like it? Any problem areas on the boat? Give us some details. Was the surveyor nice? Explain everything he did to you? When I has my survey done last week, we did the seatrial and survey the same day at the same time. I thought this is how it was done. Is the surveyor going to join in on the sea trial also? I didnt get to go to my boat this weekend because all of the paperwork isnt done with our boat. We sent the check Wednesday but the story I got of why I couldnt use the boat this weekend is......... Well, they realy didnt give me a good reason! It is so agrivating! Glad you had your survey though and I hope you get on your boat soon if you do decide to buy!  

Perithead said: When I has my survey done last week, we did the seatrial and survey the same day at the same time. I thought this is how it was done. Is the surveyor going to join in on the sea trial also? Click to expand...

Very pretty lines. The best of luck wih her.  

Congratulations.. she looks like a nice boat... As for the tapping, unless your surveyor is tapping a hell of a lot harder than most of the ones I know are, the tapping shouldn't have any affect on the life of the GRP. He shouldn't be tapping hard enough to damage the laminate.  

Wow What a salty looking boat! Very nice. Looks like lots of wood down below too. Enjoy. DS  

JimH, Nice boat! Sure brings back memories for me. The family resemblance -- right down to the liferaft and grey decks -- with the Rival 38 I cruised aboard is almost uncanny. They were built for the rough North Sea and the Channel, and if she behaves anything like her older sister, I can attest that she won't let you down when things get snotty. I look forward to hearing some trip reports as you get your sea legs with her. Congratulations!  

JohnRPollard said: The family resemblance -- right down to the liferaft and grey decks -- with the Rival 38 I cruised aboard is almost uncanny. They were built for the rough North Sea and the Channel, and if she behaves anything like her older sister, I can attest that she won't let you down when things get snotty. I look forward to hearing some trip reports as you get your sea legs with her. Click to expand...

That's great! I've been looking at a Rival 34. Sleeping on it for awhile. Listed on Yachtworld for $44,000. One thing that has caused me hesitation is that the hull has some blisters. Have you noticed this on your boat? It seemed like a nice boat the other day when I went aboard, I hope you'll be happy.  

snider said: I've been looking at a Rival 34. Sleeping on it for awhile. Listed on Yachtworld for $44,000. One thing that has caused me hesitation is that the hull has some blisters. Have you noticed this on your boat? It seemed like a nice boat the other day when I went aboard, I hope you'll be happy. Click to expand...

She looks very seaworthy and has a fine entry. Is that a Samson post I see? One thing about British boats: they don't screw around with the deck fittings. They know the value of a good anchor. I think it'll be tight quarters with two kids and two adults aboard (I got the sense you were going to live aboard), but it's been successfully done before.  

Valiente said: Is that a Samson post I see? One thing about British boats: they don't screw around with the deck fittings. They know the value of a good anchor. I think it'll be tight quarters with two kids and two adults aboard (I got the sense you were going to live aboard), but it's been successfully done before. Click to expand...

cardiacpaul said: I'd like to try that roller thingy though. Click to expand...

Very nice shear.  

A boat ahead of its time for sure, i was looking at a Reviel 31/32 on ebay the 34 is a much better boat. I have light grey decks on my Abbott 36, takes a little getting used to but now i really like them, especially on bright days without sunglasses. They also have a great owners site. Good luck, enjoy, shes a keeper.... p.s. i hope you keep the name, it really fits the boat well.... cheers  

Nice to finally see some pictures of your pretty new lady Jim!! May she bring you all much joy.  

That's a fine looking boat.  

Be careful using stainless shackles on ground tackle systems. If you're anchored out for any extended period of time, they can go bad fairly quickly due to oxygen deprivation... which will happen if they're buried in the mud on the bottom. They also can cause galvanic corrosion issues if used with galvanized chain and anchors. IMHO, you'd be much better off with a proper galvanized steel shackle.  

Interesting points. I believe the one on the boat is like this: http://proboat.co.uk/item.asp?dep=1&prod_id=443&cat_id=24 Supposedly, the advantages are less snagging in the bow rollers and a full swivel so that the rode does twist up as easily. The corrosion issues (lack of oxygen and galvanic) are ones to consider. We'll mostly be gunkholing and not leaving it in the mud for long periods, but I'd still keep an eye on how it holds up. I wonder if others have used them? FYI, here's an excellent thread about stainless swivel anchor connectors at ybw.com: http://www.ybw.com/forums/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/1355312/page/0/fpart/1/vc/1 One of the posters wrote an article about them for Yachting Monthly in the UK. Apparently, there are a few that are a worthy design (most noteworthy are the KONG models). The AISI 316 Stainless is not supposed to react with galvanic metals, but it is noted that such swivels are not to be used for long term anchoring that is going to lead to a no-O2 situation. So, I can check and see if the one on the boat we're considering is a 316 model of the recommended design, or not. Also, we can always swap it out for long-term anchoring in the future.  

SO when do you sail her back to portland for us cascadians to see? marty  

blt2ski said: SO when do you sail her back to portland for us cascadians to see? Click to expand...

Hey Congrats Jim...sounds like you are an owner! Good luck with her!!  

Inventory List Thanks! We just heard that the funds have been received and the bill of sale is complete, and we started our insurance on her today. On Thursday or Friday, we plan to go down and spend the weekend aboard (reading manuals and maybe doing a day sail if the weather permits). As promised, here's the equipment list. I was impressed by the work done by the last two owners: SOUTHERN RIVAL Rival 34 1973 Built by Southern Boat Building Designed by Peter Brett GRP long fin keel ​ Comment Southern Rival was hull number 11 of these renowned cruising boats. Examples have sailed all the oceans and have a deserved reputation for safety and excellent sea keeping qualities. She is comfortable in a seaway and inspires great confidence. New Pre-purchase Survey in September 2007 and all recommendations carried out by Tate & Crewe Ltd. at Eastbourne. Specification LOA 34 ft 10.38m LWL 24ft 10in 7.64m Beam 9ft 8in 2.95m Draft 4ft 8in 1.42m Displacement 11,900lbs Displacement/Length ratio 340 (heavy displacement cruiser) Rig Sloop Engine Volvo Penta MD2030 29 hp new 2000 approx. 350 hours Gearbox Propeller 3 blade with rope cutter new 2006 Cruising speed 6 kts Fuel 70 litres Water 120 litres Berths 6: 2 forward, double + sea cot in saloon, quarter berth. Cabins 2 cabins Heads 1 Electrical The battery electrics and 12 volt system were rewired 2005 2 x 12 volt plugs new 2005 1 x 12 volt starter battery installed new 2005 2 x 12 volt domestic batteries, 1 new 2005 Engine alternator new 2006 Shore power line and battery charger new 2002 240 volt plugs in main cabin new 2005 Engine Full service 2007, new engine mounting, seacock bend and shaft seal. New alternator and mounting bracket, impellor etc. 2006, Spares kit. Rig Sloop rig Kemp aluminium mast Selden Boom, slab reefing gear and Lewmar ST reefing winch all new 2007 Standing rigging all new 2006 Some running rigging replaced 2006 Halyard winches 2 x Lewmar ST 14s new 2005, serviced 2007 Main sail part battened, three reefs, new 2000 approx, washed and serviced. Cruising genoa new 2000 approx, washed and serviced. No. 2 genoa top of the range North Sails new 2006 Spinnaker and sock Storm jib new 2006 unused Try sail unused Sail cover new 2005 Spare Main, Cruising and Number 2 genoa Furlex foresail reefing Deck 2 x Lewmar 40 Genoa winches 1 x Lewmar ST mast reefing winch new 2006 Lofrans Royal manual double acting windlass new 2007 Samson post Guard rails new 2005 Jackstays new 2005 All external teak stripped and oiled 2006, cleaned December 2007 Main cabin deck hatch new 2006 Fore cabin hatch - new dogs fitted December 2007 Non slip gel coat pattern Stainless steel stanchions, push-pit and pull-pit Spray hood new 2006 Dodgers new 2006 Cockpit cover Fenders, warps, lines etc. many new 2006 International Navigation Lights, Steaming Light, Deck Light etc. Hull New Survey September 2007, all recommendations carried out including gelcoat removal and re-epoxied plus 10 year epoxy based Coppercoat anti fouling over the top giving double osmosis protection, all under supervision of the surveyor. Ground tackle 35lb CQR main, 60 metres chain Fortress kedge, 50 metres braided anchor line Navigation Navman VHF/DSC new 2005 and new antenna 2005 Garmin 120 GPS Navtex new 2005 Raymarine SL70 Radar Raymarine ST 4000 autopilot with instrument new 2006 Raymarine wind, depth, log all new 2006 and interfaced where applicable Monitor wind vane self steering with new brackets fitted 2006 Sestral Moore Steering Compass and a hand held compass Safety 4 man valise liferaft serviced 2007 1 x lifebuoy and floating light new 2006 Set of flares new 2006 Tri-lens Radar reflector new 2005 Electric bilge pump new 2006, Float switch new 2007 Manual bilge pump new 2006 1 x automatic engine fire extinguisher new 2005 2 x cabin, 1 x cockpit fire extinguishers new 2005 Galley fire blanket First Aid kit new 2005 Domestic Complete new gas installation to standard 2005, re-certified 2007 Complete water system including tank, hoses and 2 electric pumps new 2006 Galley manual tap new 2006 Head electric tap new 2006 Gas cooker new 2005 Cold box Head redecorated with: Jabsco toilet, hoses and sea-cocks all new 2005 Stereo radio cassette Range of cutlery, crockery, cooking utensils and glasses etc. Carpet to cabins Miscellaneous 2.3 metre rubber dinghy nearly new 2.5 hp Mariner outboard  

Well done, another satisfied boat owner.  

Jim, Thanks for an excellent dialogue on a well found boat. The link to Yachting World and an excellent thread was also highly appreciated. Please keep us updated on developing events as the Rival is less well known over here, which matter we look forward to your correcting.  

Beautiful boat Jim, I am envious!  

Jim, well done. You have to love the older boats they new how to build them back then.  

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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 Sails

Auxilary 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 Ratio

A 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 Ratio

A 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 Ratio

A 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 Ratio

This 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 Formula

This 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’.

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ABOUT RIVAL 34

The Rival 34 is 34 feet long and has a 9.8 feet beam. This 1974 diesel Rival 34 powered by Volvo MD2B with 23 horsepower. The Rival 34 is made of polyester. This vessel comes equipped with heating .

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Basic 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 is equipped with a fin keel. The fin keel is the most common keel and provides splendid manoeuvrability. The downside is that it has less directional stability than a long keel.

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 boat is typically equipped with various Volvo Penta diesel engines at 25.0 hp (18 kW).

Sailing characteristics

This 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 statistics

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• Boat REF#  ·  302513
• Length  ·  10.39m
• Year  ·  1973
• Construction  ·  GRP
• Underwater profile  ·  Long Keel
• Sleeping berths  ·  6
• Engine  ·  1 x diesel 28hp, Yanmar 3GM30 ()
• Lying  ·  South Devon

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Extra Details

Replacement Engine Engine Servicing undertaken by owner (past sailing instructor) 2 Batteries 1 year old, 1 Battery 2 years old

Sloop rigged Kemp Aluminium spars (1973) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2014)

All sails are said to be in good serviceable condition.

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 3 batteries charged by: engine

Construction

Accommodation

Hampshire Charcoal Heater fitted but not completed. Two solar shower water bags available

2 burner propane Stove

4 halyard winches 2 sheet winches Manual windlass 2 anchors (CQR + Danforth) 60.00m of chain Sea Feather 2019 windvane self-steering system 2m unknown dinghy () (Inflatable) 2.5hp outboard, Suzuki, Short shaft (2018) Only 20 hours on the Outboard

Nav Equipment

Clipper Depth/Speed on Board requires fitting (transducer fitted) Life Raft out of Date

Safety Equipment

1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 electric)

Broker's Comments

The Rival 34 is a classic cruiser, with an impressive history of long-distance cruising and ocean racing.

This example benefits from a replacement engine, a good suite of sails, a new wind vane steering system, new batteries and covers with standing rigging replaced in 2014.

She has been regularly sailed by the current owner, an accomplished sailor, and ready for new adventures.

"Yachting Monthly" test comment of the Rival 34 below:

"Her high bow is designed to give good protection in the cockpit and a secure feeling on deck. She’s best to windward, when her fine entry, modest beam and attractive sheer combine to provide an easy motion and a dry ride. A Rival 34 is superb for long-distance passage-making and very steady in heavy seas and strong winds."

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Rival 34 review, nicely diplomatic

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• Start date 2 Jul 2013

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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 advantage... ...my boat enjoys a really airy sitting area with fantastic 360º visibility...(hasn't got a cabin).  

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Dan, They are boats from a different time when modern aids was not so common in yachts. The advert is talking sense and stating a fact as anyone who made the transition around the mid to late 1980s will know. The first electric water pumps I used were on a Moody 31, around 1986, and two of us emptied the tanks on a weekend sail — unheard of for that duration of sail. The standard built in cool box relied on having the ice packs re frozen in hotels, restaurants or even a bucket of ice from the fishermen's ice machine. Electricity was much the same as today, always in short supply because the batteries were small and charging technology was poor however, it wasn't such a big deal. I think the comments are less sales patter and more reality. There is a market, for this type of sailing yacht as its simpler and can be very affordable. However, as with anything that is old it there are other risks that can reduce the simplicity to a complex of emotions: frustration, angst and simmering rage! Regards, BlowingOldBoots  

BlowingOldBoots said: There is a market, for this type of sailing yacht as its simpler and can be very affordable. Click to expand...

dancrane said: If I ever have a yacht, I'll want a foot-pedal for the shower. Click to expand...

In boats of this type, owned and sailed by people of my vintage and type, the word "shower" is spelled "Two gallon garden sprayer and boil the kettle..." .  

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Minn said: In boats of this type, owned and sailed by people of my vintage and type, the word "shower" is spelled "Two gallon garden sprayer and boil the kettle..." . Click to expand...

prv said: In my case it was spelled "canvas bucket, flannel, and boil the kettle" Click to expand...

dancrane said: Pete, this seems slightly at odds with your "born in the '80s" admission. Click to expand...

prv said: I was washing in a canvas bucket on board Kindred Spirit only last year. Click to expand...

dancrane said: Peter, is your surname "Duck", by any chance? Click to expand...

Minn said: "....In boats of this type, owned and sailed by people of my vintage and type, the word "shower" is spelled...." Click to expand...

prv said: What, with the saltiness of a canvas bucket? Click to expand...

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All a matter of balance, even nowadays perhaps? One lightning strike from oldbilbos piccy and we're all hand-raulic again I can-and do sometimes-sail with the power turned off. Why not? I have a windvane and walker log, a leadline and a pair of binoculars blah blah, and foot pumps and oil lamps and more blah blah.. If you ever go cruising, stuff breaks, the boat in a sense gets simpler as the voyage progresses, or you pick up the satphone and say " it wasnt meant to be like this, Im insured, get me out, mwaa mwaa''. Sadly this is on the increase!  

dancrane said: I really was thinking of Arthur Ransome's Peter Duck, a thoroughly salty seagoing old fella. Click to expand...

prv said: Unless it was that both have been known to wash in a canvas bucket at sea. Click to expand...

dancrane said: 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 advantage... Click to expand...

Baggywrinkle

My formative years were spent as a family of 5 on a Kingfisher 20+, then an Albin Vega - none of these luxuries were available then. What did I get from it? I grew up HATING uht milk, I still can't stand the stuff.  

This thread reminds me of a TV sketch.....Grew up in cardboard box in central reservation of M1, got up an hour before we went to bed by ek lad, we was appy!  

doris said: This thread reminds me of a TV sketch.....Grew up in cardboard box in central reservation of M1, got up an hour before we went to bed by ek lad, we was appy! Click to expand...

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• Boat REF#  ·  313023
• Length  ·  10.38m
• Year  ·  1972
• Construction  ·  GRP
• Underwater profile  ·  Long Keel
• Sleeping berths  ·  5
• Engine  ·  1 x diesel 30hp, Beta Marine 30 (2020)
• Lying  ·  Brighton

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New Galley foot pump Apr 2022 Taylor diesel cabin heater 2019 Gas system and hoses renewed May 2022, not certified

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2 halyard winches 4 sheet winches Manual windlass 2 anchors (CRQ and Danforth) 40.00m of chain 13.00m of rode John Adams Wind Pilot windvane self-steering system Bombard AX3 2.6m dinghy () (Inflatable) May 2022:

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Apr 2022: NASA depth transducer NASA wind speed indicator NASA speed log Shore power system Navtex Full new electrics, including nav lights Windex

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Date of last life raft service: 04-01-2022

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Upon approach, if I didn't know differently, I'd think this boat was new! She absolutely gleams in the sun, really showing off her fresh paintwork, new canvas, sails and instruments!

Her owner really has gone the whole hog on bringing this classical yacht in the here and now and almost no stone has been unturned.

Just take a look at the pictures and videos to see what's on offer here - legendary Rival 34 performance, alongside modern technology and sailing equipment - what a mix!

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• Boat REF#  ·  323564
• Length  ·  10.38m
• Year  ·  1989
• Construction  ·  GRP
• Underwater profile  ·  Fin
• Sleeping berths  ·  6
• Engine  ·  1 x diesel 22hp, Mitsubishi 322 Model E (1989)
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Boatshed Lancashire are pleased to present this nice example of this very sought-after craft. The Rival 34 is a classic cruiser with an impressive history of long-distance cruising, ocean racing and yet equally well suited for coastal waters.

She has recently gone back into the water after winter and has been anti fouled ready for the season. The owner is suffering poor health and cannot keep up with the maintenance anymore. He is the second owner and the boat has always been based in the Northwest, I believe.

The boat is a bit cluttered at the moment with tools and general personal gear but the owner is going to get a relative to clear the boat out as he cannot do it himself. I moved the gear around to take the pics as best I could!

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• Length  ·  10.36m
• Year  ·  1979
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This vessel was professionally completed and is so beautiful! She really looks to have been very well cared for. The original interior outfitting was done to a high standard and has since been restored and kept in good condition. Yes she has a teak deck that does appear worn but not damaged or lifting that can be seen anywhere. She has recent standing rigging and a recent survey available for perusal. Only reason for sale is that the owners dream boat came up for sale!

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NEWS... BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT

Banksy revealed as artist behind Glastonbury’s controversial migrant boat stunt

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Banksy has reportedly been revealed as the mind behind the blow-up boat filled with migrant dummies that appeared in the crowd at Glastonbury on Friday night .

The stunt, which took place during Idles’ late-night set at the Somerset-based festival, saw an inflatable life raft filled with models wearing lifejackets – representing migrants – suddenly launched into the audience.

People initially presumed it was part of the Bristol rock band’s performance as it appeared during a song with lyrics that plead for empathy for the plight of immigrants and criticise the government .

However, a representative for the group confirmed on Saturday that the boat had been created by anonymous street and performance artist Banksy .

Furthermore, Idles were unaware of the stunt until after the conclusion of their headline set on the Other Stage, according to The Guardian .

As Idles’ launched into Danny Nedelko, and the boat was released, frontman Joe Talbot began singing: ‘My blood brother is an immigrant, a beautiful immigrant. My blood brother’s Freddie Mercury, a Nigerian mother of three. He’s made of bones, he’s made of blood. He’s made of flesh, he’s made of love.

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‘He’s made of you, he’s made of me. Unity. Fear leads to panic, panic leads to pain. Pain leads to anger, anger leads to hate.’

In an impassioned set, which had already seen the band call for a ceasefire in Palestine and included Talbot leading the crowd in a chant of ‘f**k the King’, Danny Nedelko was called an ‘anti-Farage’ song by the frontman, although Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has also pushed to end boats sailing to the UK with his Rwanda policy .

The scenes were broadcast live on the BBC and, contrary to reports, the boat can still be seen in the highlights coverage of the set available on BBC iPlayer.

The move proved divisive with fans at home, with Simon Geraghty on X congratulating Banksy for a ‘brilliant piece of agit prop’, while @Nullen80 linked to the coverage and added: ‘You’ve gotta love Banksy.’

Angie Moxham also praised the artist for ‘never let[ing] us down’.

However, it also kicked up controversy with others labelling it ‘a big, clunky political art misstep’.

‘[It] takes a huge issue where our disinterest and othering costs human lives every day… turns it into something to literally throw around to a rock band,’ complained CJ Thorpe-Tracey.

‘Likely not one person in that crowd, at that moment, had any context of the Banksy boat or the lyrics. And quite frankly, I find a bunch of alcohol and drug fuelled people crowdsurfing a depiction of desperate refugees in a lifeboat, so ignorantly and jovially, rather repugnant,’ posted @Aimz_1987.

However, a respectful exchange saw @userfriendlylad play self-declared devil’s advocate, pointing out: ‘All Idles fans know that song and understand it’s pro-immigration so I think they will have fully understood the point being made (however clumsily).’

Although Idles might not have been aware of it ahead of time, they clocked the boat during the set, with Talbot telling bandmember Mark Bowen as he crowdsurfed: ‘Make sure you go to that f**king raft so they get it on the TV.’

It’s not the first time Banksy – also from Bristol – has been involved with Glastonbury. Back in 2019, he designed Stormzy’s Union Jack-emblazoned stab-proof vest that he wore for his headline set on the Pyramid Stage.

Metro.co.uk has contacted reps for Banksy and Idles for comment.

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