2014 Tofinou 8 - 'Lennie' is a lovely example of these classically designed yet modern day sailers, built by Latitude 46 in France. She has been in the same ownership since new and is well suited to short handed sailing, a crew of two can handle her with confidence, both cruising and racing, the owners have campaigned in local and national events with great results. The cockpit feels safe and secure with long bench seats and all controls within reach of the helm. Her cabin can sleep four and the owners specified a plumbed flushing toilet instead of the standard chemical version. A comprehensive works programme was undertaken last spring at Elephant Boatyard. Ratings - 2025 YTC: 954, 2024 IRC: 0.928
Rig
Sloop 7/8THS FRACTIONAL SLOOP RIG AG+ Spars M250 aluminium mast and aluminium boom painted in cream Two sets of spreaders Standing rigging (2025) Dyneema back stay (2025) Running rigging (regularly updated) Carbon bowsprit (2025) Self-tacking jib Slab reefing mainsail with traveller Harken deck equipment and blocks Main and jib covers Lazy jacks
SAILS Dart Sails mainsail in Carbon Sport 05 lite skin finish (2021) Dart Sails furling self-tacking jib in Carbon Sport 05 lite finish (2023) Dart Sails A2 asymmetric spinnaker in Pink Contender Superkote 75 (2024) Dart Sails A3 asymmetric spinnaker in Royal Blue Airx 700 (2025)
WINCHES 2 x Harken 35 self-tailing primary winches
Broker comments
The Tofinou 8 was first built in 2008, part of a range of yachts and day sailers from 7-16 metres built by Latitude 46 in La Rochelle, all sharing the concept of timeless and elegant lines with modern underwater shape, efficient foils and up to date rig. 'Lennie' has been in the same ownership since new and has been very well cared for whilst being raced in events such as Cowes Classic Week previously and local club racing more recently. The sail wardrobe has all been renewed in the last 5 years with main, furling jib and 2 asymmetric spinnakers. This is a boat optimised for sailing experiences that are comfortable with essential conveniences when cruising and lots of potential for rewards when racing.
NAVIGATION AIDS Lowrance Elite 4m Chartplotter Raymarine mn100-2 instrument for speed and depth Raymarine Ray49e VHF radio Silva steering compass
GENERAL EQUIPMENT Full deck and 1/2 topside cover Boat trailer Cockpit shower Manual and electric bilge pumps 4 pop up mooring cleats Anchor Ronstan tiller extension
NANNI 10HP INBOARD DIESEL ENGINE Engine hours: TBC Serviced: Spring 2025 Sail drive with 2 blade feathering propeller
ELECTRICS ! x Victron Energy 12v 110Ah battery for engine and domestic Electrical panel
TANKAGE Fuel: 25 litres Water: 50 litres
ALL FIGURES ARE APPROXIMATE
2014 TOFINOU 8 Built by Latitude 46 in La Rochelle, France, designed by Joubert & Nivelt
CONSTRUCTION Dark blue hand laid GRP hull with cream trim lines Sandwich GRP construction deck with varnished mahogany cockpit coamings Teak decks (8mm thick) with varnished capping rail Teak cockpit seats and sole Tiller steering with spade rudder, fitted with Hugh Welbourne designed fence to stop cavitation Cast iron T keel with lead bulb Anti-fouled and hull polished: Spring 2025
SLEEPS FOUR IN CABIN
Forward double V berth
Two bench berths
Jabsco marine toilet
Storage pockets
On Deck
Large transom locker
Bench seating with storage lockers at helm
Bow anchor locker
Lift up coach roof for cabin access