The Tofinou 8 is a true modern classic day sailor built by the French boatyard Latitude 46. She is perfect for a thrilling sail around the estuaries and beyond. She has a light helm and is extremely responsive to sail. Merlion has had one owner from new and is equipped with the hydraulic lift keel and inboard Nanni diesel engine. Early viewing highly recommended.
Viewing by appointment only through the Suffolk office - 01473 659681 or email: suffolk@clarkeandcarter.co.uk
Accommodation
The boat offers the option of some overnight accommodation with 3 berths in an open plan interior. Chemical toilet neatly located under the V-berth up forward. Cream vinyl upholstery. Handy stowage lockers under the berths. Four canvas storage pockets.
Mechanical Systems
Located under the cockpit sole is the Nanni N2.10E marine diesel engine. 10hp, 2 cylinders, fresh water cooled via a heat exchanger. Shaft drive to a 2 bladed folding propeller. 25 litre fuel tank capacity. Electric start. Single lever controls.
Electrical Systems
12 volt domestic battery (2024)
12 volt engine start battery (2024)
Alternator charging
Sails and Spars
Fractionally rigged Bermudan rig. Painted alloy mast and boom. Stainless steel standing rigging (2015). Dyneema backstay (adjustable under deck). Dyneema running rigging all led aft to the cockpit. Slab reefing mainsail system with lazyjacks. Harken mainsheet track. Headsail furling system. Self-tacking jib system. Carbon extending bowsprit. Four triple deck clutches (two eitherside). Two Harken 35 self-tailing sheet winches. Rigid boom vang.
Mainsail / One Sails / Aramid / 2020
Self tacking Jib / One Sails / Aramid / 2020
A2 asymmetrical spinnaker / North Sails / 2015
A3 asymmetrical spinnaker / North Sails / 2015
Deck Equipment
Anchor with chain and warp
Mainsail cover
Headsail cover
Tiller extension
Overall winter cover
PAM galvanised and braked road trailer
Stainless steel mooring cleats
Various warps and fenders
Pressurised cockpit shower with a 50 litre water tank
Navigation Equipment
Wireless Raymarine speed, wind & depth instruments mounted at the mast
Navicom DSC VHF
Steering compass
Navigation lights
Safety Equipment
Manual bilge pump
Electric bilge pump
Construction
Built by Latitude 46 and designed by the acclaimed naval architects Joubert & Nivelt in 2015. Dark blue GRP hull. Coppercoated antifoul from new. GRP sandwich deck. Teak laid decks, cockpit seats and sole. Varnished mahogany cockpit coamings & toerails. Self-draining cockpit. Hydraulic cast iron swing keel (electric and manual). Hydraulic system overhauled in 2024. Varnished mahogany tiller steering to a spade hung rudder.
Disclaimer:
The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at his own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet the specific needs of the new owner(s).