Tofinou 12 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a used Tofinou 12 means looking at the largest of the Latitude 46 Tofinou line — a 39-foot 4-inch Joubert/Nivelt design drawing 7 feet 9 inches, with a 10,582-pound displacement and a 29hp Yanmar diesel. These are boats built as refined daysailers rather than long-range cruisers, and the used fleet reflects that intent.
Layouts on the Used Market
Belowdecks, the 12 was offered with a choice of two base layouts, one of which is an open-plan interior drawn by Philippe Starck. Both are minimalist but adequate, so a buyer should decide early whether the Starck open plan suits their style or whether the alternative layout better fits intended use. The cockpit is the real living space: long teak bench seats, padded backrests, and twin leather-trimmed carbon-fiber wheels define the social deck.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the used market, these boats commonly carry AIS, autopilot, bow thruster, chartplotter, asymmetrical spinnaker, electric winches, and life raft — a strong baseline of navigation and handling gear. Often-seen additions include a self-tacking jib and hot water, which together make warm-weather daysailing more comfortable. Less commonly, you will find heating as an owner upgrade. For a buyer, the electric winches and bow thruster reduce docking effort, while the self-tacking jib and asymmetrical spinnaker shape the boat's easy-handling character.
What to Inspect
The false coaming and cabintop sides are mahogany-sheathed and removable for storage; check the condition of those mahogany panels and their attachment galleries for weathering or joint fatigue. Hull and bulkheads are lightweight fiberglass/foam structure composites, so assess them for impact or delamination, and confirm the 8mm teak deck remains bonded to the sandwich GRP beneath. With 13 gallons of fuel and 26 of water, verify tank integrity and the Yanmar's service history given the modest capacities.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical markets for the Tofinou 12 include Spain, the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, Australia, and France. For a buyer, the checklist is short: confirm which interior layout is fitted, verify the teak deck bond and removable coaming condition, and review the autopilot, electric winch, and bow thruster function. Expect a light, stylish daysailer — not a tankage-heavy cruiser.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Tofinou 12. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 7 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25 | 1 | $290,811 | — |
| Sep 25 | 1 | $196,982 | -32.3% |
| Oct 25 | 1 | $196,982 | 0.0% |
| Dec 25 | 2 | $250,000 | +26.9% |
| Feb 26 | 2 | $250,000 | 0.0% |
| Apr 26 | 4 | $215,631 | -13.7% |
| Aug 26 | 2 | $340,251 | +57.8% |
Where they're listed
Tofinou 12 listings appear across 5 countries. Spain has the most listings with 4 (36.4%), followed by United States and Australia.
Country view
11 listings · 5 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | $215,631 | 4 | 0 | 36.4% |
| United States | $250,000 | 4 | 0 | 36.4% |
| Australia | $484,827 | 1 | 1 | 9.1% |
| Germany | $196,982 | 1 | 0 | 9.1% |
| Netherlands | $196,982 | 1 | 0 | 9.1% |
Comparable models
Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.
Similar boats to compare
3 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pogo 12.5 | 41.01' | $ 338,016 | 32 | 3 |
| Tofinou 12You are here | — | $ 215,882 | 12 | 2 |
| Tofinou 9.7 | 32.22' | $ 258,757 | 4 | 1 |