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1979 Rival 38
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Description

Well-equipped 1979 Rival 38 for offshore cruising

This 1979 Rival 38, designed by Peter Brett, offers excellent offshore cruising capabilities with a well-maintained Beta Marine engine (450 hours) and recent electrical upgrades. She features a desirable twin aft cabin layout and comes equipped with modern navigation aids, heating, and a comprehensive sail wardrobe.

Specifications

Year Built
1979
Make
Rival
Model
38
Type
Sailboat
Condition
Used
Length Overall
37.6 ft
Beam
11.3 ft
Displacement
7,838 kg
Hull Material
GRP
Cabins
2

Engine & Capacities

Engine
Beta Marine B38
Engine Type
Diesel
Power
38 HP
Engine Hours
450
Water Capacity
12 gal

Equipment & Features

AI Enhanced
38 items included

Engine

  • Beta Marine B38 marine diesel engine

Propulsion

  • PSS shaft seal
  • 3-blade bronze fixed prop

Comfort & Climate

  • 12V and 230V systems re-wiring
  • New switch panel
  • Domestic batteries(Yuasa)
  • Sterling Power Products ProCharge Ultra battery charger
  • Webasto diesel-fired, blown air heating system
  • 12VDC onboard power system
  • 230VAC shore power system
  • Galvanic isolator
  • 230VAC sockets
  • Engine Battery Bank(Numax)
  • Engine driven alternator
  • 12VDC auxiliary charging socket
  • USB charging socket

Steering

  • Custom-built teak wheel
  • Emergency tiller

Autopilot

  • Hydrovane self-steering gear
  • Raymarine Autopilot system
  • Raymarine linear drive
  • Sirius windvane self-steering gear

Navigation & Electronics

  • P70R control head(Raymarine)
  • ACU200 course computer(Raymarine)
  • Raymarine Axiom 7
  • Raymarine i60 wind instrument
  • Sea-Me active radar detector and enhancer

Communication

  • Raymarine RAY63 DSC VHF

Deck Equipment

  • Standing rigging

Covers

  • Sprayhood
  • Mainsail cover

Safety Equipment

  • 4 person canister liferaft

Documentation

  • Insurance Survey

Mooring

  • Shore Power Extension lead

Plumbing

  • Water heater
  • Pressurised hot water

Sails

  • Headsail
  • Mainsail
£49,950

1979

Year

37.6 ft

Length

2

Cabins

Location

Creran, United Kingdom

Exact location not available