Latitude 46 Tofinou 9.5 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
Tofinou 9.5
This document comprises 58 pages, numbered 1 - 28, plus 30 pages of drawings and diagrams.

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Your agent
Name _______________________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
is Latitude 46's representative and will give you all the help you need to solve any problems you
might have during launching and masting, as well as with technical checks for bringing your boat
into service and maintaining it. If necessary, he will help you with the administrative process of
registering your boat.
As soon as you become the owner, familiarize yourself with the manual supplied with your boat,
sign and date the receipt acknowledgements below, and give (or send) the last one to your agent.
Guarantee conditions:refer to page 25
Detach along dotted line
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I, the undersigned:
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Owner of Tofinou 9.5 no_____________
confirm that I have received the Tofinou 9.5 Owner's Manual including:
- The safety compliance declaration
- The type-tonnage compliance certificate for a production pleasure craft.
This yacht is covered by the guarantee terms given on page 25 of this Owner's Manual.
This guarantee runs from __________ (today's date)
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CONTENTS
Introduction Page 4
1. Design category of yacht Page 5
2. Specifications Page 6
3. Electrical systems Page 7
4. Inventory Page 9
5. Drain and sanitation system Page 10
6. Flooding Page 11
7. Fire protection Page 11
. Check list Page 12
8. Engine Wintering Page 14
9. Fuel installation Page 16
10. Steering system Page 17
11. Navigation Page 18
12. Lightning protection Page 22
13. Environmental protection and safety Page 23
14. Safety facilities Page 23
15. Handling, transporting, haulout Page 24
16. Guarantee Page 25
17. Sea and inland waterways charter Page 26
18. SNSM (National Sea Rescue Society) Page 27
DRAWINGS
1. Presentation plan Page 30
2. Deck fittings plan Page 32
3. Manoeuvring plan Page 34
4. Sail plan Page 40
5. 12 V electrical installation Page 42
6. Engine installation Page 44
7. Drain plan Page 46
8. Holding tank Page 48
9. Steering system Page 50
10. Keel Page 52
11. Rescue facilities Page 54
12. Lifting diagram Page 56
13. List of attached documents Page 58

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INTRODUCTION
This manual has been produced to help you enjoy the use of your boat in complete safety. It
contains details of the boat, the equipment supplied or fitted, its systems and information about
their use. Read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the boat before using it. Even when your
boat is rated for them, the sea and wind conditions corresponding to design categories A, B and C
vary from strong gales to severe conditions, with risks of abnormal waves or gusts, and are
therefore dangerous conditions, where only a trained, experienced crew, in good condition,
handling a well-maintained boat, can sail in a satisfactory manner.
Ensure that forecast wind and sea conditions correspond to the design category of your boat, and
that you and your crew are capable of handling the boat in these conditions.
This Owner's Manual is not a course in sailing safety or seamanship. If this is your first boat, or
your are changing to a type of boat your are unfamiliar with, for your convenience and safety,
make sure you gain experience handling and using it before taking command. Your agent, your
national sailing or cruising federation or your yacht club will be happy to give you information
about sailing schools or qualified instructors in your area.
This Owner's Manual is not a detailed maintenance or repair guide. In the event of problems,
consult the boatbuilder or their representative.
Always employ the services of an experienced professional for maintenance or the fitting of
accessories. Modifications that could affect the characteristics of the boat must be assessed,
performed and documented by qualified personnel. The boatbuilder cannot be held responsible for
modifications made without their approval.
KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE AND PASS IT ON TO THE NEW OWNER IF
YOU SELL YOUR BOAT.
NOTICE: Our boats are regularly improved in the light of our customers’ experiences and
researched by the shipyard, and so the specifications given in this Owner’s Manual are not
contractually binding and may be changed without notice and without any obligation to update.
This manual is intended to cover as much information as possible, so certain equipment or
paragraphs might not apply to your boat. In case of doubt, please refer to the inventory which
should have been given to you by your agent when you placed your order.

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1. DESIGN CATEGORY OF YACHT
Your Tofinou 9.5 comes within design category A INSHORE NAVIGATION.
CATEGORY C.
In normal conditions of use, your boat is designed for sailing with effective wave heights up to 2 m
and winds of Beaufort Force 6 or less, and to withstand the severest conditions.
This sailing capability is equally dependent on the skills of the crew, their physical capacities, the
maintenance of the boat and its equipment.
So always take care before putting to sea.
LATITUDE 46 is not able to guarantee perfect functioning of the boat in exceptional sea conditions
(violent storms, hurricanes, cyclones, waterspouts,...)
DESIGN CATEGORIES
Design
Categories Type of sailing Wind strength (Beaufort) Wind speed Effective wave height to be taken into account
A Ocean-going Up to and including
Force 10
Up to 28 m/s Up to 7 m
B Open sea Up to and including
Force 8
Up to 21 m/s Up to and including 4 m
C Inshore Up to and including
Force 6
Up to 17 m/s Up to and including 2 m
D Sheltered waters Up to and including
Force 4
Up to 13 m/s Up to and including 0·3 m
TAKE TO THE SEA, DON'T TAKE RISKS
Check weather information before putting to sea.
In port: every day, the Harbor Master’s Office posts weather bulletins and forecasts over the next
few days.
Météo France on 08 36 68 08 08
Navifax - direct on 08 36 70 18 52
VHF: CROSS transmit several bulletins per day, preceded by an announcement on Channel 16.
LATITUDE 46 have chosen the 'Institut pour la Certification et la Normalisation dans le Nautisme'
as its notified body for confirming the compliance of your boat to European Directive CE 94/25,
within the context of the module A bis design category.

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2. BOAT SPECIFICATIONS
2.1. General specifications
Model: Tofinou 9.5
Designer: Michel Joubert
Design category C
Notified organization no. CE
Gauge 4 Tx 08
LOA: 9·50 m
LWL: 8·10 m
Maximum beam: 2·45 m
Draught 1·20 /2·20 m
Mast height clearance: 13·80 m
Ballast weight: 800 kg
Laden displacement: 2 300 kg
Standard mainsail area 26·50 m²
Roller-furling jib area 14·50 m²
Water capacity 55 L
Fuel capacity 25 L
Auxiliary battery 105 Ah
Engine battery 55 Ah
Primary means of propulsion Sail
Maximum permissible on-board engine power 13·4 kw / 18·2 cv
2.2. Maximum loading
Category C D
Number of people 5 people 8 people
Crew weight (75 kg/person) 375 600
Basic safety equipment 20 20
Stores & cargo 100 100
Water capacity 55 55
Fuel capacity 20 20
Miscellaneous 30
Max. recommended loading (kg):
Indicated on information plate 600 795

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3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
3.1. Safety and operating instructions for the electrical system
WARNING
Always:
Check condition of battery (charge and electrolyte level) and charging system before
putting to sea.
Disconnect and remove battery for wintering.
Do not let battery voltage drop below 10·5 V during wintering.
Check operation of the navigational instruments.
Never:
Work on an electrical installation that is live.
Make any modification to an installation and the relevant diagrams, unless it is carried
out by an electrician qualified in marine electrics.
Change or modify the breaking capacity of overload protection devices.
Replace electrical apparatus or equipment with units exceeding the rated capacity
without uprating wiring and protection.
Leave the boat unattended when the electrical installation is powered, with the exception
when applicable of the automatic bilge pump and the fire or theft protection circuits.
If a fuse blows continually, a specialist must be consulted to determine the origin of the short-
circuit.
Location of circuit-breakers and isolator for lifting keel winch (on port bulkhead beneath
cockpit).
12V electrical panel

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3.2. Installing new equipment
Since the 1st January 1996, electrical equipment is subject to the European "electromagnetic
compatibility" directive (Ref 89/336/CEE). Hence it is necessary to install new equipment
meeting this standard and bearing the CE mark. Equipment must also be supplied with a
compliance certificate and instructions for use.
3.3 Batteries
The battery capacity has been designed to meet the power requirements of the on-board
accessories. To avoid any problems, it is necessary to keep a close eye on the maintenance and
correct charging of the batteries.
NOTE
When installing new electrical appliances, take care that the overall consumption of these
appliances remains within the capacity of your batteries.
Always disconnect the -ve battery terminal before the +ve battery terminal
Never allow a conductive object (tools, etc…) to bridge the two battery terminals
When handling battery, keep it horizontal to avoid spillage of electrolyte.
Wear gloves and protective clothing that will prevent any risk of contact with electrolyte in
the event of a leak.
In the event of electrolyte splashes, rinse the affected part of the body copiously and consult a
doctor.
55 Ah engine battery stowed under starboard cockpit seat
105 Ah auxiliary battery stowed under port cockpit seat

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4. INVENTORY
Strip teak deck
Varnished mahogany hinged tiller
Rubbing strakes, toe-rails
Varnished mahogany coaming (removable for maintenance)
Large companionway hatch, (colour: anthracite), fitted with spring strut
2 lockable cockpit lockers
Deck shower
Lockable after-peak
1 flag pole
1 Bowsprit
2 stainless foldaway bow cleats
2 stainless foldaway stern cleats
1 rowlock bracket with rowlock
1 afterpeak and 1 forepeak, lockable.
Harken pulleys
2 self-tailing winches
4 triple jammers for halyards
Mainsheet on 2-speed car
Boom vang

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5. DRAIN AND SANITATION SYSTEM
5.1. Specifications of the drain system
Pump type Theoretical flow rate
Central 12 V bilge well 1700 L / h
Hand pump Central drain well 50 l / 60 strokes/min.
Location of 12 V bilge pump automatic starting panel.
Location of manual bilge pump (on external aft cockpit bulkhead).
Read carefully the operating and maintenance instructions for the bilge pump that goes with
your boat.
WARNING
Ensure that bilge pump is in working order before putting to sea
Know where to find the hand pump and its handle
Know where to find the switch for the electric pump on the electrical panel
Clean the well and pump filter regularly
The bilge pump system is not intended to keep the boat afloat in the event of damage.
It is intended to remove water coming from spray, leaks from seacocks or any other
moderate leaks.
Electric bilge pump at bottom of companionway

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6. FLOODING
Boat flooding risks:
Before setting sail, check every time that the fore- and afterpeak and any other opening
that could cause flooding are closed.
Periodically check:
Skin fittings, seacocks and pipes are watertight
Watertightness of the sail-drive motor membrane.
7. FIRE PROTECTION
7.1. Installation
Fire extinguishers are subject to national regulations, and for this reason they are not
supplied with your boat.
We recommend you to equip your boat with fire extinguishers meeting the ISO 9094-1
standard, with the following specifications:
a) Minimum capacity per extinguisher: 5A/34B,
b) Minimum combined extinguisher capacity: 10A/68B,
c) 1 extinguisher within:
- 1 m (for boats < 10 m) or 2 m (for boats > 10 m) of the cockpit
- 2 m of the extinguisher opening for dowsing the engine,
•The engine compartment outlet orifice is located on the engine
casing facing main companionway.
7.2. Safety instructions
NOTE
It is the responsibility of the owner / captain to:
Have fire-fighting equipment checked in accordance with the stipulations of the builder and
the regulations in your country.
Replace fire-fighting equipment if it has expired or been discharged, by extinguishers of
equal or greater capacity.
Show members of the crew:
The location and operation of fire-fighting equipment
The location of the engine compartment extinguishing hole
Ensure that fire-fighting equipment is readily accessible whenever the boat is occupied.
Never:
Obstruct fire extinguisher stowages.
Use a gas lamp in the boat
Fill a fuel tank while the engine is running.
Smoke while handling fuel.
Fit free-hanging curtains near the cooker or any other appliance with an open flame.
Always keep the bilges clean and check that there is no fuel vapour.

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WARNING
Do not open the engine compartment immediately after putting out a fire, to avoid the release
of toxic smoke or spraying of burning materials (oil, water).
CHECK LIST
ENGINE STARTING :
Open engine inlet sea-cock
Open fuel valve accessible to starboard in afterpeak
Check engine oil level
Check battery level
Throttle lever to mid-travel, clutch into neutral
Turn on ignition
Start
Check water output
Leave engine to warm up at idling speed for 5–6 minutes
Check for leaks on all the cooling, fuel, oil and exhaust systems
To put the engine into neutral, press the central button and move the throttle
control
ENGINE STOPPING:
Leave engine idling for 5 minutes
Operate the stop lever
Turn off the ignition
Close the various valves and sea-cocks.
Engine stop lever
Location of engine panel in cockpit to port

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FUEL TANK FILLING:
Fire-extinguisher to hand
Engine stopped
Electrical equipment turned off
To allow room for the fuel to expand, do not fill the tank completely
BEFORE LEAVING PORT
Weather forecast
Refueling
Sailing apparel
Mandatory documents and equipment aboard and in working order
Safety equipment (life-jackets, harnesses, fire-extinguishers, distress flares)
Safety instructions given to crew, including pointing out the location of
equipment
Bilge pumps in working order
Fuel tank full
Water tank filled
Check all systems for leaks
Check proper rudder operation
Diesel filters clean and in good working order
Engine oil level
Check battery levels
Rigging in good order (shroud tension)
Deck equipment in working order (pulleys, winches, ropes, roller-reefer,
cranks, clutches)
Sails in good order (stitching, bolt ropes, lugs)
Close fore- and afterpeaks
RETURNING TO PORT:
Boat correctly moored and fendered
Rigging mainsail awning and cover
Safety equipment dried and stowed
Rinse boat off with fresh water
Dress the halyards so they won't slat
Stow the various ropes
No fuel system leaks
Absence of leaks in drainage circuits
Sea-cocks closed
Electrical circuit isolated
In case of doubt or problem, consult the Owner’s Manual, the instruction
books, the drawings or your agent.

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8 ENGINE WINTERING
Regular maintenance must be carried out in accordance with the engineer's
recommendations.
Read carefully the operating and maintenance instructions for the engine that goes with
your boat. Do not hesitate to consult your agent or a qualified professional.
In particular, follow the instructions for wintering.
In the absence of other instructions, proceed as follows:
Close the engine inlet sea-cock,
Disconnect the pipe from the engine water intake seacock,
Drain the sea-water circuit,
Place the pipe into a drum of -25° anti-freeze coolant,
Run the engine until the fluid comes out of the exhaust,
At the end of this operation, re-connect the pipe to the seacock,
Attach a notice to the electrical panel and the battery isolator to the effect that the
engine water intake seacock is closed.
8.1. Sea-cocks
Seacocks are of the ¼-turn type:
- OPEN position: handle in line with seacock body,
- CLOSED position: handle perpendicular to seacock body.
ATTENTION!
Never interfere with the tightening of the sea-cocks to the hull. In the event of a leak, consult
a professional.
Keep seacocks closed when not being used.
During wintering, clean and rinse the sea-cocks and skin fittings. Inspect the brass
accessories; slight surface corrosion is normal.
In the event of more serious corrosion, consult your agent.
Vanne ouverte Vanne fermée
Engine inlet sea-cock
OPEN
p
osition CLOSED
p
osition

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NOTE
Do not use sail and engine if the heel angle is more than 10°
Any engine change must respect the capacities of the boat and be performed by an engineer
specializing in marine mechanics.
View of complete engine unit
8.2. Launching the boat / settings
NOTE
After first launching and tensioning of rigging, check watertightness of sail-drive membrane.
Ensure that the cooling circuit water intake seacock is open, and that water is coming out of
the engine exhaust.
On subsequent launches, a brief check of propeller fixing can be made. Incorrect operation of
the folding propeller will lead to vibration
Regularly check the condition of the anodes and ensure that they are suitable for the boat's
environment (fresh water, salt water).

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8.3. Exhaust gas emission
DANGER!
Internal combustion engines produce carbon monoxide. Prolonged exposure to exhaust gasses
can have serious consequences, and may even cause death.
8.4. Safety
DANGER!
In order to avoid all risk of serious injury from the propeller, the engine must not be started
when there are swimmers near the boat.
Whenever possible, the engine must be stopped for any engine maintenance or checking
operations. Otherwise, special attention must be paid to moving parts (propeller shafts, belts,
etc.) in order to avoid any risk of injury.
9. FUEL INSTALLATION
Flexible fuel pipes must be:
replaced by pipes bearing the same markings
replaced in the event of deterioration.
ATTENTION!
Depending on the trim and loading of your boat, not all of the nominal fuel capacity may be
usable. Always maintain a 20% reserve for safety.
Never:
Store flammable materials in unventilated spaces.
Smoke while filling tanks.
Obstruct ventilation openings (vents, engine ventilation grilles).
Modify the installation, unless this is carried out by a technician qualified in this field.
25 L Fuel tank

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10. STEERING SYSTEM
The steering system plays a vital rôle in the safety and comfort of your boat.
10.1 Wheel
The Tofinou 9.5 is equipped with an emergency tiller and tiller extension in varnished
mahogany.
Periodic checks to be performed:
Check tightness of nuts on the stainless square on the emergency tiller head
Check play in the various components (rudder stock / rings)
Watertightness of rudder trunk.
In the event of doubt or a problem, consult your agent.
Optional auto-pilot actuator Rudder post

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11. NAVIGATION
WARNING
In all situations, suit the speed of your boat to the surrounding conditions and always maintain
a safety margin. Pay particular attention to:
The state of the sea, currents, the strength of the wind.
Other boat movements
Manœuvres in port
When passing through mooring areas.
Obey the rules of priority as defined in the rules of the road and imposed by the
COLREG
Ensure that you always leave enough room for stopping or manœuvring if necessary
to avoid a collision
Respect speed limit zones
Out of courtesy and for the safety of other boats, take care not to create a large wash
near other boats
WARNING
You must fit your boat with grab lines. Fixing points are provided on the deck.
Refer to your boat's deck fittings drawings.
The stability of your boat was designed taking into account the boatbuilder's specification.
Any alteration to on-board weight distribution (for example: the addition of large equipment,
changing the engine etc.) can affect the stability, trim and performance of your boat.
Towing a boat causes a significant extra strain that will have an unfavourable effect on the
stability of your boat.

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SAIL TRIMMING GUIDE FOR tofinou 9.5 m
The purpose of this guide is to help you make the most of the sails on your Tofinou 9.5
This is a fine, fast boat that can give you a great deal of pleasure, especially if you know how to get
the most out of it.
Mast
Longitudinal adjustment
As delivered by LATITUDE 46 boat-builders, the mast is intended to be rigged with a rake aft of
around 50 cm [20"]. This rake can be checked using the mainsail halyard like a plumb-line and
measuring the distance from the halyard to the mast at the level of the boom gooseneck.
The shroud tension must be sufficient that the lee shroud always remains under tension when
sailing. This tension makes it possible to have a sufficiently tight forestay. In strong wind
conditions, the stiffness of the forestay will be balanced by the aft-wards pull exercised by the
mainsail and by the tension applied to the backstay.
Athwartships adjustment
During masting, it is important to check that the mast is exactly centered. The main shrouds should
be tensioned first, and then the lower shrouds, slightly less so. Correct lower shroud tension can be
checked during sailing, when the mast should be perfectly straight in the athwartships plane, whilst
a slight curvature of the mast is allowed in the fore-&-aft sense.
Sails
The sail trim described applies when close-hauled. As you head further off the wind, the sails
should be progressively fuller and the tensions of the halyards or cunningham slackened off.
Mainsail
Trimming of the mainsail when close-hauled should be carried out as follows:
Halyard and cunningham:
once the mainsail is hoisted with enough halyard tension for reaching, the increased luff tension
needed when close-hauled should be achieved using the cunningham, which should be
progressively tightened above about 12 kt, with moderation, just to eliminate small horizontal
wrinkles. Excessive luff tension produces an undesirable vertical wrinkle behind the mast.
Mainsheet car:
the position of the car should be altered in accordance with the strength of the wind. See table
below.
Backstay tension:
backstay tension leads to curvature of the mast and hence a reduction in the depth of the sail
profile: tightening the backstay flattens the sail. To check this tension accurately, it is recommended
to make some marks on the backstay above the entry below the deck.

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Angle of top batten and 1st telltale:
the tension applied to the mainsheet will cause the degree of side bend to vary, and hence the angle
of the aft part of the top batten, and correspondingly modify the airflow at this point, as indicated by
the 1st telltale.
Foot:
the tension in the mainsail foot causes variation in the camber near the bottom of the sail. A mark
should be placed at the point of maximum tension on the aft end of the boom. The table below gives
the recommended positions according to the strength of the wind.
As soon as you bear away, you can ease off a little tension on the foot in order to increase the
camber of the sail.
Boom vang:
the vang is not mentioned in the trimming table, as the boom is controlled by the mainsheet when
close-hauled. But as soon as you bear away, it is necessary to have a little downhaul tension all the
time in order to be able to spill wind during gusts and thus avoid luffing up.
The table below gives guidance for trimming the mainsail when close-hauled for various ranges of
apparent wind-speed:
Apparent
wind
Car Backstay Angle of top batten & telltale Foot
0 – 6 kt + 25 cm
+ 10 "
slack Open by 3°, telltale floating at 50% Slack off by
5 cm / 2 "
7 – 11 kt + 12 cm
+ 5 "
slightly taut Open by 3°, telltale floating at 70% 2 cm / 1 " off
maximum
12 – 16 kt centered taut In line, telltale floating at 100% maximum
17 – 19 kt – 10 cm
– 4 "
very taut In line maximum
20 + kt – 15 to 20 cm
– 6 to 8 "
maximum
tension
Open by 4° to 6° maximum
The cunningham should be used as the wind increases and the mast is curved by tensioning the
backstay. Only ever moderate, cunningham tension has the effect of slightly re-tensioning the luff
in order to remove small wrinkles perpendicular to the mast.