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1979 Rival 38

Name: 1979 Rival 38
Brand: Rival
Availability: InStock

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Specifications

Make Rival

Model 38

Year 1979

Length 37.6ft (11.5m)

Beam 3.43m

Draft 1.62m

Hull Material GRP

Engine Beta Marine B38 marine diesel engine (2021), 38hp, 450 hours

Fuel Type diesel

Location Oban, Argyll, United Kingdom

Equipment & Extras

LWL: 8.99m
Name: Strolla Mor
Category: Sail
Designer: Peter Brett
Keel Type: Fin Keel
Reference: 2798398
Sale Status: Available
Displacement: 7838kg
Fuel Capacity: 180l
Drinking Water Capacity: 200l

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

Description

The Rival 38 was the fifth Peter Brett-designed Rival, conceived to fill the gap between the highly successful Rival 34 and the flagship Rival 41. Designed with fuller ends than the smaller Rivals and using a clever raised companionway deck layout, the Rival 38 benefits from having twin aft cabins. The Peter Brett-designed Rivals have proven to be highly capable offshore cruising yachts and are highly sought after by blue-water cruisers around the world. In previous ownership, STROLLA MOR has successfully cruised the Atlantic coasts of the UK and Europe, venturing to the Azores. Benefiting from continual maintenance and upgrades in the last decade, she is one of the best examples of the Rival 38 we have seen in recent years. Now reluctantly offered for sale as her current owner contemplates moving to a motor yacht, she is presented for sale with an extensive inventory, highlights 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 Wintering ashore at Creran Marine, with a launch planned for late April the Rival 38 STROLLA MOR is available for immediate viewing.

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Boat Price

Deposit 15% (£7,493)

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Loan Term

Interest Rate (APR) 6.9%

4.9% 9.9%

Monthly Finance Payment

£491

£42,458 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £386

Insurance £62

Maintenance £117

Fuel £67

Running costs subtotal £632/mo

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£1,123

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Finance 44% Running costs 56%

Total Interest

£16,436

Total Cost (finance)

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