Latitude 46 Tofinou 8.0

Designed by naval architects Joubert and Nivelt, and produced in accordance with the shipyard’s construction traditions, the Tofinou 8 is a modern sailboat with a classic and timeless line.
Performing well under a light wind or a breeze, the Tofinou 8, with its responsive helm, offers sensations similar to those of a sport dinghy, easy to manouver alone or with a small crew.

The hull of the Tofinou 8, marked by its straight bow and very flat stern lines, is very stable and excellent at any points of sail.

In its “pivoting keel” version, its draught varies from 1.9 meters to less than 90 cm, which allows navigation close to the beach or in a shallow cove, entrance to the port at low tide, and even to run aground.

In its “fixed keel” version, the draft of the Tofinou 8 is of 1.7 meters.

The impeccable finish and the navigational qualities of the Tofinou 8 bring together aesthetics and the charm of regatta.
It is easy to maneuver and easy to transport.
Fast and stable, you’ll enjoy a thrilling and pleasurable experience whether in solitary navigation or with a crew.

Manufacturer Provided Description

Designed by naval architects Joubert and Nivelt, and produced in accordance with the shipyard’s construction traditions, the Tofinou 8 is a modern sailboat with a classic and timeless line.
Performing well under a light wind or a breeze, the Tofinou 8, with its responsive helm, offers sensations similar to those of a sport dinghy, easy to manoeuvre alone or with a small crew.
The hull of the Tofinou 8, marked by its straight bow and very flat stern lines, is very stable and excellent at any points of sail.
In its “pivoting keel” version, its draught varies from 1.9 meters to less than 90 cm, which allows navigation close to the beach or in a shallow cove, entrance to the port at low tide, and even to run aground.
In its “fixed keel” version, the draught of the Tofinou 8 is of 1.7 meters.

Hull

• Standard colors: dark blue (Others colors available on options).
• Hull in hand laid grp with sophisticated structure of frames and stringers for reinforcement.

Deck

• Self draining cockpit.
• Deck in sandwich grp construction, joined to the hull by lamination and through fastenings.
• Deck corened with vaccumed glud with 8 mm teak.
• Cockpit coamings and cabin sides in mahogany, removable for maintenance and varnishing, and covering all the halyards and sheets. 
• Teak foot bar on foredeck. 
• Large aft deck locker with flush lid.
• Toerails and tiller in varnished mahogany.
• Cockpit seats and sole in teak.

Deck Gear

• Harken deck equipment and blocks. 
• 2 self tailing winches. 
• 4 triple rope clutches. 
• Mainsheet with traveller on rail.
• 4 flush/lifting mooring cleats

Interior

• One double berths and two settee berths.
• 1 chemical toilet. 
• 4 canvas storage pockets lining hull sides.
• Fresh 50 litre water tank for standard cockpit shower.

Engine Equipment

• 10 hp inboard engine.
• Electrical panel.
• Sound insulated engine compartment.
• 1 battery 110 amp. 
• Manual and electric bilge pumps 
• Folding prop. 25 liters fuel tank.

7/8th Rig

• Painted aluminium mast. Halyards part Dyneema.
• Lazy jack.
• Backstay Dyneema, adjustable under deck.
• Boom with provision for internal reef lines and foot outhaul.
• Reef lines led back to helmsman.
• Cunningham tackle.

Keel

• Swing cast iron keel.
• Hydraulic system for raising and lowering the keel, with manual command, electrical command optional.
• Fixed keel available.

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.