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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Rival 34 is a 33 ′ 11 ″ / 10.4 m monohull sailboat designed by Peter Brett and built by Marine Construction Ltd. starting in 1972.

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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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This Rival 34 is a successful follow-up to the Rival 32 and was designed by Peter Brett. This yacht has a classic look with beautiful lines and is very stable and seaworthy. The current owner has always maintained this Rival 34 very well. She is equipped with a Bukh engine and an autopilot, making all waters accessible. Inside you will find a beautiful layout, entirely finished in teak, which gives you an authentic, warm ship's feel. This Rival 34 can be viewed daily at our location in Hindeloopen and is ready for departure with the new owner!

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The Rival 34 is a 34.0ft masthead sloop designed by Peter Brett and built in fiberglass by Marine Construction Ltd. (UK) since 1972.

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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.

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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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ABOUT RIVAL 34

The Rival 34 is 34 feet long that boasts 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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History of Rival

Rival Yachts, a highly esteemed brand in the boat manufacturing industry, began its storied journey in the early 1960s in England. The company was an ambitious endeavour initiated by three experienced seamen - Peter Brett, Dick Stratton and Mike Slack. Brett was the mastermind behind the design of their innovative crafts, and his passion for combining performance with comfort resulted in the Rival 31, the first boat launched in 1967. Boasting extraordinary qualities for an ocean cruiser, the Rival 31 received widespread recognition and admiration, effectively setting the tone for the company's future creations. Persisting with their focus on sturdy, sea-kindly cruising yachts, Rival later introduced the 32, 34, 36 and the 41, with the Rival 38 marking a significant change in their design approach. Their boats' overall craftsmanship and durability even led to several Rival yachts successfully participating in circumnavigations and transatlantic races. The company's primary manufacturing hub was based out of Southampton but later operations were moved to Burnham-on-Crouch for a period in the late 1970s.Over time, the management of Rival Yachts has changed hands a few times. The brand is currently managed by Bowman Yachts as part of its portfolio. Bowman Yachts, also known for its reputable marine craft, is now based in Emsworth, Hampshire. The continued production of Rival Yachts, especially the larger Bowman models, is a testament to the lasting value and legacy of the Rival brand. Despite the challenges met by the marine industry in recent years, Rival's unwavering commitment to its founding principles of durability and seaworthiness has cemented its place in yachting history.

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Used boats from Rival on TheYachtMarket.com range in price from £8,000 GBP to £260,000 GBP with an average price of £58,200 GBP . A wide range of factors can affect the price of used boats from Rival, for example the model, age and condition.

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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)
• Lying  ·  Lancashire

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Sloop rigged Aluminium spars (1989) with Stainless Steel standing rigging ()

Old spare sales that are in the owners garage are included in the sale if the purchaser wants them

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12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 2 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

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Eberspacher D2

2 burner propane Stove

2 halyard winches 4 sheet winches Manual Winch windlass 1 anchors dinghy () (Inflatable)

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The wind needs attention at the masthead as its currently not working There is an Aries SS system stored in the owners garage along with the beaching legs. The Self steering system has been overhauled professionally at a cost of £1250. 4 man liferaft in service until June 2025 Yeoman navigation plotter

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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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• 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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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.

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

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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

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

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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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• Boat REF#  ·  307724
• Length  ·  10.36m
• Year  ·  1979
• Construction  ·  GRP
• Underwater profile  ·  Fin
• Sleeping berths  ·  7
• Engine  ·  1 x diesel 20hp, Bukh DV20 two cylinder diesel (1979)
• Lying  ·  Gosport

Boatshed Portsmouth

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Extra Details

New Volvo shaft seal 2020, and new cutless bearing 2015

Sloop rigged Aluminium spars () with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2021)

Sailspar continous line furler

Electrical Systems

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

Construction

The deck is a single GRP moulding integral with the coach roof and cockpit. It has cored sections and glassed in stiffeners. There is a teak overlay.

Accommodation

Plastimo Neptune 4500 two burner gimbaled gas cooker new 2016

2 burner propane Stove

2 halyard winches 2 sheet winches Manual Simpson-Lawrence windlass 2 anchors (25lb galvanised CQR, Fortress type kedge anchor.) 50.00m of chain Atoms servo-pendulum windvane self-steering system

Nav Equipment

Raymarine tiller auto helm Raymarine RL70C ICOM IC-M423G’ DSC VHF radio Raymarine Wind, Log, Depth - new transducer and anemometer 2017

Safety Equipment

1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 electric)

Broker's Comments

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!

These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for.

since Jan 2022

Why are you selling her?

A one-off version of his dream boat came up that usually has 5ft 8 headroom but this one has had the floor lowered which means he can stand up! He’s 6ft, so this seems too good an opportunity to pass up

Where have you sailed her?

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