The Rival 38 is a 37.58ft masthead sloop designed by Peter Brett and built in fiberglass by Marine Construction Ltd. (UK) since 1977.
63 units have been built.
The Rival 38 is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Rival 38 | ||
| Length | 37.58 ft | ||
| Beam | 11.25 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.33 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.90 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 300.49 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 33.30 | ||
| Capsize | 1.74 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 29.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.33 ft | ||
| Displacement | 17280 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.28 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 745 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 346.79 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 258.50 sq.ft | ||
| I | 48.40 ft | ||
| J | 14.33 ft | ||
| P | 37.60 ft | ||
| E | 13.75 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 38 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 130 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 110 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Marine Construction Ltd. (UK) | ||
| Designer | Peter Brett | ||
| First built | 1977 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 63 |
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