Tofinou 7M
Description
The Tofinou 7M (also known as the Tofinou 7) is a stylish 23-foot (LOA 23.0 ft / 7.01 m) French trailerable daysailer built by Latitude 46 in La Rochelle, France. It is a modern interpretation/replica of a classic 1930s one-off hull from the Île de Ré, updated with contemporary fiberglass construction, teak trim, and practical features for easy beaching and short-handed sailing. The design (credited to Joubert-Nivelt or Merle/Joubert) combines elegant traditional lines with a centerboard (or swing keel) for shallow draft, making it popular for coastal gunkholing, family daysailing, or weekend use in Europe and beyond. Hundreds have been built since the late 1980s/early 1990s, and it remains in production as part of the Tofinou range of classic-style day sailers.
Construction Details
| Designer | Joubert Nivelt |
|---|---|
| Builder | Latitude 46 (France) |
| Length | 23.000 ft |
| LOA | 23.000 ft |
| LWL | 20.000 ft |
| Beam | 10.500 ft |
| Displacement | 2856 lb |
| Ballast | 838 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.600 ft |
| Min Draft | 1.640 ft |
| Year Built | 1989 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 27.56 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.32 ft |
| p | 21.49 ft |
| e | 8.07 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.56 ft | 11.32 ft | 21.49 ft | 8.07 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Tofinou 7M - MAIN (LG ROACH)
| Luff | * 21.49 ft - (6550 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8.07 ft - (2460 mm) |
| Leech | * 22.53 ft - (6867 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diag (clew/head) | * 22.69 ft - (6916 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | * 89.42 ft² |
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