Boat DescriptionThe Rival 38 is the fifth Peter Brett-designed Rival, created to bridge the gap between the successful Rival 34 and the flagship Rival 41. This model features fuller ends compared to smaller Rivals and a clever raised companionway deck layout, providing twin aft cabins. The Peter Brett-designed Rivals are known for their offshore cruising capabilities and are highly sought after by blue-water cruisers globally.Previously, STROLLA MOR has successfully cruised the Atlantic coasts of the UK and Europe, including a venture to the Azores. With ongoing maintenance and upgrades over the last decade, she stands as one of the best examples of the Rival 38 in recent years. Now reluctantly for sale as her current owner considers transitioning to a motor yacht, she comes with an extensive inventory, including:
Constructed to Lloyds 100A1
Beta Marine B38 marine diesel engine, just 450 hours of running since installation (2021)
PSS shaft seal
Professional re-wiring of 12V and 230V systems in winter 2020/23, including new switch panel
New domestic batteries installed for 2023 season
Sterling Power Products ProCharge Ultra battery charger (2014)
Custom-built teak wheel
Hydrovane self-steering gear (not currently fitted)
Raymarine Autopilot system with P70R control head and ACU200 course computer (2024)
Raymarine Axiom 7, showing depth and log information (2022)
Raymarine i60 wind instrument (2024)
Raymarine RAY63 DSC VHF (2022)
Sea-Me active radar detector and enhancer
Webasto diesel-fired, blown air heating system (2014)
Standing rigging fully replaced in 2018
Extensive sail wardrobe
Sprayhood and mainsail cover all fitted new in 2019
4 person canister liferaft (2020)
2026 Insurance Survey available by request
Currently wintering ashore at Creran Marine, with a launch planned for late April, the Rival 38 STROLLA MOR is available for immediate viewing.ConstructionHull Construction:Built to Lloyds 100A1Single piece GRP moulded hullGRP moulded aft section of keelGRP moulded skegGRP formed internal structural membersPlywood bulkheads laminated to hull and deckOriginal off-white gelcoat finish to topsidesDeck & Superstructure Construction:Single piece GRP moulded deck incorporating coachroof superstructure and self-draining cockpitMoulded bulwarkTeak capping railMoulded non-slip texture panels to finish the deck and coachroof topHardwood slats to finish cockpit seatingKeel & Rudder:Lead ballast keel forming forward section of fin keelSkeg hung GRP rudderMachineryEngine:Beta Marine B38 marine diesel engine (2021)38hp @ 3,600rpmKubota base engine4 cylinder, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooledRCD 2 / EPA Tier III compliantSingle lever morse controlMaintenance & Performance:Engine serviced and winterised in autumn 2024Engine running hours - 450hrsCruising speed under engine 6ktsPropulsion & Steering:Stainless steel prop shaftPSS shaft seal3-blade bronze fixed propWheel steering systemCustom-built teak wheelEmergency tillerAutopilot:Raymarine P70R control head (2024)Raymarine ACU200 course computer (2024)Raymarine linear driveWindvane:Sirius windvane self-steering gearCurrently removed and stowed ashoreElectrical SystemsVoltage systems:12VDC onboard power system230VAC shore power systemProfessional re-wiring of 12V and 230V systems in winter 2020/23, including new switch panelShore Power:Extension lead to connect shore supplySingle 16amp connection pointHardwired system with RCD protectionGalvanic isolator230VAC sockets, battery charger, water heaterBattery Banks:Domestic Battery Bank – 3x 12VDC, 100Ah, Yuasa, lead acid batteries (2023)Engine Battery Bank – 1x 12VDC, 105Ah, Numax, lead acid batteriesAlternator:Single engine driven alternatorBattery Charger:Sterling Power Products ProCharge Ultra battery charger (2014)230VAC – 12VDC, 20ampGeneral:12VDC auxiliary charging socket at chart tableUSB charging socket at chart tablePlumbingFresh Water:Pressurised hot and cold water systemsMixer tap in galleyHot and cold water taps in headsShower fitting in headsHot water provided via calorifier with immersion heaterBilge Pumps:Manual bilge pump x2Deck Wash:Salt water deck wash systemJabsco pressure pumpTankageFuel:Single diesel tankApproximate capacity 180ltrsFresh Water:Single fresh water tankApproximate total capacity 200ltrsCalorifier:Insulated tank installed new 2023Heated by engine cooling water or 230VAC immersion heaterNavigation & Communication EquipmentOn Deck:Plotter – Raymarine Axiom 7, showing depth and log information (2022)Wind – Raymarine i60 (2024)Magnetic CompassCommunications Equipment:DSC VHF – Raymarine RAY63 (2022)Radar Detector – Sea-Me active radar detector and enhancerDomestic EquipmentGalley:Galley Stove – Plastimo gas cooker, 2 burner, oven and grill (Professionally serviced 2022). Gimbal mountedFridge – Top loading built-in fridge with 12VDC compressor and chiller plateTwin stainless steel sinkMixer tapHeads:Toilet – Jabsco manual marine toilet (2009)Wash hand basinHot and cold water tapsShower fittingElectric shower sump discharge pump – Currently inoperativeHeating:Webasto diesel-fired, blown air heating system (2014)Thermostatic cabin controllerOutlets in forward cabin, saloon and aft cabinEntertainment:Bulkhead mounted speakers in saloonLighting:Overhead lighting throughout.LED under deck head strip lighting in saloonBulkhead-mounted reading lights in saloon and cabinsChart table lightAccommodationSummary of Accommodation:Twin/Double forward cabinHeadsSaloon, converting to provide two occasional berthsNav StationGalleyTwin aft cabinAccommodation Finish:Joinery work of teak veneered plywood with solid teak trims.White formica finish to heads compartmentSolid teak sole board and grating in headsTeak veneered plywood soleboards in cabins and saloonVinyl covered head lining panels with varnish teak trimsNew upholstery and foams for forward cabin berths in 2018Description of Accommodation from Forward:Forward Cabin:Twin V-berths forwardV-shaped standing room between bunksShelves above bunks, outboard port and starboardAccess to chain locker forwardBin type storage lockers beneath bunks.Saloon:Centrally mounted, variable height saloon tableWrap around U-shaped saloon settee to port.Port settee converting to occasional single berthBench settee to starboard, converting to a single berthPull-out pipecot over single settee to starboardSelection of storage lockers overhead, outboard of settee backrests to port and starboardBulkhead mounted bookshelves forward to portNav Station:Located to port side of companionway.Forward facing ½ admiralty chart size chart tableDedicated forward-facing navigators seat with fold-out section to increase seat widthChart storage within table top.Bosuns drawers below table forwardBookshelf fitted on bulkhead above chart table, forward inboardShips switch panel outboard of navigators seat (2024)Heads:Located aft of nav station on port sideJack’n’Jill access to heads from aft cabin alsoJabsco manual marine toilet forward outboardCounter top unit aft outboard with inset wash hand basinMixer tap pulling out for use as shower head.Vanity lockers outboard.Galley:L shaped galley to starboard side of companionway.Stainless steel sink inboard forward.Top-loading fridge outboard forwardGimbal-mounted cooker outboard centrally with worktop area aft of cookerSelection of lockers and crockery storage outboard above worktopSelection of lockers beneath worktopWet hanging locker aft of galley worktop in passageway to aft cabinAft Cabin:Accessed through galley on starboard side with door to separateEn-suite access to heads from port side of cabinHanging locker forward, outboard to starboard.Single berths outboard to port and starboard aftStanding room centrally with shelf forward and aft with drawer above aftOpening deck hatch to cockpitStorage lockers beneath both bunksAccess to aft end of engine and gearboxDeck EquipmentRig:Single spreader, deck stepped, masthead sloop rigKemp Masts anodised alloy mast and sparsStainless steel standing rigging with chromed bronze bottle screws.Standing rigging fully replaced in 2018Furlex 300S roller reefing system on forestay for genoaRemovable inner forestayFully battened, slab reefing mainsailRod kickerMain halyard and genoa roller reefing lines replaced in 2021LazyjacksWinches:Primary Winches – 2x Antal W44, two-speed, self-tailing winchesSecondary Winches – 2x Lewmar 42, two-speedCockpit Control Line Winch – 1x Lewmar 16, two-speedMast Mounted Halyard Winches – 1x Lewmar 16, self-tailing, two-speed, 2x Lewmar 24, two-speed. 1x Lewmar 24, two-speed.Mast Mounted Reefing Winch – 1x Lewmar 8, single speedSails:Mainsail – White dacron, fully battened, loose footed. 3 reefing points. Mainsail running on Rutgerson mast cars. Crusader Sails 2014Genoa – White dacron with blue UV Strip. Roller reefing with foam luff. Owen Sails 2010Working Jib – White dacron. Hank-on sail for rigging on inner forestay.Cruising Chute – Fitted with snufferCanvas Work:Mainsail Cover – Stackpack style cover with mast boot and lazy jacks (2019)Sprayhood – Custom designed and built with roll-away central section to improve companionway access. Owen Sails 2019Wheel coverCockpit Cushions (2018)Anchoring & Mooring:Bower Anchor – 18kg Knox anchor with 60m chain rode (chain fitted new in 2021)Kedge Anchor – 15lb Danforth with 25m chain rodeElectric Anchor Windlass – SL Horizon 1000 electric windlassMooring Warps – SelectionFenders – SelectionTender:Inflatable dinghy with pump and oarsGeneral:Double stemhead rollerStainless steel pulpit and pushpit railsDeck-mounted alloy mooring cleats forward, midships and aft.Stainless steel deck-mounted stanchions supporting double-tier stainless steel guard wiresGuardwire gates port and starboardTeak topped cockpit coamings with primary and secondary winches mounted outboard of cockpit.Port and starboard cockpit bench seats with lockers below aft end of seatsSteering pedestal aftThwart ships bench seat aftBridge deck forward with stainless steel grabrails to port and starboard between cockpit and companionway.Safety EquipmentGeneral note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owner's specific needs.Navigation Lights:Masthead tri-colour and anchor light, LEDSteaming lightNavigation lightsLife saving:Liferaft – 4 person cannister liferaft (2020)Horseshoe lifebuoy x2 with lightsDanbuoyWebbing JackstaysRadar reflector – Mast mountedDisclaimerIn this case we are acting as brokers only.The Owner is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The Purchaser is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part.This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
This 1979 Rival 38 is listed for sale in Oban, SCT, Scotland. With a 38ft layout and used condition, this boat is suited to buyers looking for sail options in this location. View full details, photos and specifications for reference RB605812 on Rightboat.