Rival 36 ‘Paramour De Mer’ – SOLD

Thursday 29th August 2019

Mark Cameron Yachts is delighted to announce the successful sale of the beautifully presented Rival 36 ‘Paramour De Mer’.

The Rival 36 was the last of the Rival designs to be drawn by Peter Brett, the man responsible for creating the Rival brand and its iconic reputation as a robust reliable cruiser. Built by Southern Boatbuilding Company there were a total of 78 hulls produced in the class.

‘Paramour de Mer’ was built for the Southampton Boat Show in 1988 at a time when the Company was trying to get into the North American market. She has the Lead Scheel Keel, and  Mk2 Layout, Tall mast (+5’), Saloon bulkhead teak posts and much larger gas locker. She is offered for sale with a sizeable inventory highlights of which are:

• Preventative epoxy treatment applied to underwater hull (2003 & 2013)
• Topsides painted with Awlgrip two-pack paint system (2013).
• Standing rigging replaced fully in 2015.
• Down wind Tradewind rig, with twin headsails.
• Extensive sail wardrobe including storm sails.
• Monitor windvane system
• Air Breeze wind generator
• Solar Panels
• Water Maker
• Bow Thruster

With the sale agreed quickly following our engagement as broker. PARAMOUR DE MER has been purchased by existing clients, themselves highly experienced bluewater cruisers downsizing from a larger yacht recently sold. Looking forward to exploring the water closer to home with their new yacht we wish them fair winds as they head north to the yachts new homeport.

We have buyers actively seeking high-quality cruising yachts and motorboats. If you are considering selling your boat please get in touch. Find full details of the brokerage services we can provide here