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
DIMENSIONS
LOA:8.0m / 26.25ft
LWL:6.99m / 22.93ft
Beam:2.53m / 8.30ft
Draft: 1.7m / 5.58ft
Displacement:1,850kg / 4,079lb
ALL FIGURES ARE APPROXIMATE