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Saffier SC 8m

• Graham Snook
• September 5, 2018

Do the best things come in small packages? If they’re
 pocket cruisers like the Saffier Sc 8m, the answer is yes

Credit: Graham Snook

Product Overview

Not normally known for gushing praise, I found myself describing my day out with Saffier as ‘one
 of the most enjoyable sails I’ve had in a long time.’

She’s not big, she doesn’t cost half a million, she hasn’t even got a separate heads compartment, 
but I could imagine myself having wonderful sailing adventures in her; exploring the quiet reaches of the Fal, pottering around Poole Harbour, hiding away up the Kyles of Bute or exploring the creeks 
of the River Roach.

Dutch brand Saffier might not be a familiar 
name in UK marinas but given our coastline, with its many harbours, inlets and estuaries, the builder has a lot to offer the cruising sailor.

Family business Saffier make two distinct ranges: the Se range of long- cockpit, lounging-friendly dayboats and weekenders for warmer waters, and the classic Sc range, designed for longer weekends with the possibility to stay on board for a little longer.

The Scs are ideal for those who want to day sail easily, with as little fuss as possible.

They can easily be singlehanded, and the sails – and the loads from them – are easily manageable, more so with the addition of one electric winch.

THE TEST VERDICT

I thoroughly enjoyed my time on the water in the Saffier. She was a delightful boat to sail, even in the North Sea 
in January – albeit the last two days of the month.

To
 my eyes she’s an attractive boat, and while she doesn’t have the accommodation of larger boats, I would relish the opportunity to have one if I lived close enough to her to pop out for evening sails, maybe to anchor in a quiet creek, relax for a while before the sunset and it was time to head home.

The Saffier SC 8 m is easy to operate. Credit: Graham Snook

She’s perfectly suited for singlehanded sailing; everything on board is easy to operate.

She’s a rewarding boat to sail and obeys the helm, which gives
 a great connection to the boat and the water.

The tiller could be handled with just fingertips, and a solid grip round it was rarely needed.

One only has to rest a
hand on top to feel in effortless control of this great
 little cruiser and in a way, that typifies this boat; she’s
 set up and designed to be easy and enjoyable to sail.

WOULD SHE SUIT YOU AND YOUR CREW?

She’s best used for weekends or nights away but there is little stopping someone coastal cruising or even sailing her across the Channel.

If you’re luckily enough to live near a harbour or estuary, you could get so much use 
out of a boat like this if you are on your own or with 
a partner. Hop on, unzip the stack pack, connect the code zero and away you go.

She could port-hop your way around most of Great Britain or Ireland or, if you have a car with enough grunt, she can be towed, which opens up another level of cruising options.

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Hallberg-Rassy’s new 340 has a bowsprit, twin rudders, twin helms and no chart table. Have the quintessential Swedish boat builders…

She might not be cheap for her size
 but well-built small boats rarely are, although it’s rare 
to find such a well-rounded boat as this.

The Sc 8m doesn’t have stacks of complex systems and that’s
 one of her many charms, as there’s less to go wrong,
 but she has just enough to be comfortable to stay on while retaining her eager-to-please nature under sail.

FACTS AND FIGURES

Price as tested: £88,690 LOA: 8.60m (28ft 3in) Hull Length: 
8m (26ft 3in) LWL: 6.90m (22ft 8in) Beam: 2.45m (8ft) Draught: 
1.3m (4ft 3in) Displacement : 1,800kg (3,968lb) Ballast
: 760kg (1,675lb) Ballast ratio: 42.2% Displacement / Length: 155.3 Sail area: 
36m2 (387sq ft) SA/D ratio: 24.8 Diesel: 40 litres
(8.8 gal) Water: 60 litres 
(13 gal) Engine: 15hp Transmission: Saildrive RCD: category C Designer: Dean Hennevanger Builder
: Saffier Yachts UK Agent: Imperial International Yacht Brokers Tel: 01202 826800 Website: www.saffieryachts.com

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Saffier SC 8M Open

This Immaculate and overcomplete Saffier SC8M Open is from 2019 and is equipped with almost al options you can order, like white painted mast, dark blue hull, flexiteak decks, electrical winches, bow thruster, a recent set of sails, toilet, cool box and lots more! Ready sail! House of Yachts Bruinisse.

Saffier SC 8m Open Built in 2019 by Saffier Yachts, the Netherlands Designed by Saffier Yachts GRP hull & superstructure CE-Category C Flexiteak deck Displacement approx. 1.600 kgs Ballast approx. 780 kgs Vetus bowthruster

Accommodation

Cabin 2-4 berths Cockpit space for 8 persons Taupe cockpit cushions Chemical toilet Coolbox

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Motor, electric & water.

Torqeedo 4.0 POD - 5,5 hp Flexofold two-bladed prop 12v / 220v electrical system Torqeedo Power 48-5000 battery 12V/100Amp service battery Battery charger Shore power with cable

Harken electric Harken manual All lines lead to cockpit Ullmann mainsail 19 m2 + cover 2022 Ullmann self-tacking jib 14 m2 2022 Ullmann gennakker 45 m2 2019 Maindrop system with lazy jacks

Navigation & Electronic

Raymarine p70s autopilot 2x Raymarine i70s depth wind AdvanSea compass Navigation light

Sprayhood Fenders + lines Anchor + chain Cover for cockpit Foldable cleats Cockpit table Fire extinguisher

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SC 8M CABIN

SPECIFICATION

This Saffier SC 8M Cabin provides a variety of sailing options with a large, ergonomic cockpit and interior fit for 4 adults. The hull is composed of fibreglass and the deck and cabin are built up according to the sandwich principle with anti-slip structure in gelcoat. The self-tacking jib and large cockpit make it suitable for one-handed sailing. The V-berth, port and starboard seats/sleep benches and interior locker provide comfort and durability. The Yanmar 2YM15 engine, ropes, sails and navigation lights complete this seaworthy and self-righting vessel.

The Saffier SC8M Cabin offers a variety of opportunities. Unlimited sailing areas, lake, rivers or sea. A large ergonomic cockpit and interior fit for 4 adults. All this with the well-known sailing qualities of the Saffier yachts brand and build with the latest technologies.

The SC 8M Cabin is designed for people who like sailing. Close to the water instead of high on top, the feeling that you are one with the elements. Ex open dinghy sailors who want to keep just that feeling but with the comfort of a toilet and cooking facilities, a seaworthy cockpit, lots of space inside and a Yanmar diesel engine will certainly appreciate this design. 

Length: 8m 

Total weight: 1800 kg, weight keel: 760kg , mainsail: 20m2, self tacking jib: 10.85m2, 110% jib: 16m2, code zero: 29m2, gennaker: 45m2, total sail are upwind: 36m2, fuel tank: 45 l, beam: 2.45m, standard draft: 1.3m, shallow draft: 1.03m, mast height above water: 10.60m, number of spreaders: 1, engine: yanmar 15hp/toqueedo e, certification: ce norm c, trailerable: yes, number of berths: 4, water tank: 60l.

For more information, or to discuss your particular requirements, please contact us.

Saffier SC 8M Cabin

Comforting, relaxing and seaworthy, one with the elements, the saffier sc 8m cabin offers a variety of opportunities. unlimited sailing areas, from lake, river or sea, a large ergonomic cockpit and interior fit for 4 adults. all this with the well-known sailing qualities of the saffier yachts brand and built with the latest technologies., the sc 8m cabin is designed for people who like sailing close to the water instead of high on top, the feeling that you are one with the elements. former dinghy sailors who want to keep just that feeling but with the comfort of a toilet and cooking facilities, a seaworthy cockpit, lots of space inside and a yanmar diesel engine or torqeedo electric engine will certainly appreciate this design., just as all the other saffier yachts the saffier sc 8m cabin can be controlled by one person – on engine or while sailing. the reason why is that the controls for the engine, but also the sheets and halyards of the sails are all in reach of the helmsman who can stay safe in the cockpit while trimming and adjusting the sails. the self-tacking jib makes tacking or gybing a maneuver in which the helmsman can decide when to perform without asking his crew to move around in the cockpit. your family will find the high stability, spacey room inside and functionality of this weekend sailer comforting and relaxing., the saffier sc 8m cabin is seaworthy, self-righting and has a self-draining cockpit. and when you really want to explore, the saffier sc 8m cabin is easy to trailer behind the car to any destination you want., specifications.

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Saffier SC 8m Cabin

Exclusive daysailer for a relaxed spin in the afternoon or short cruises. The Saffier SC 8m Cabin does it all. The decklayout is designed for single-handed sailing. The clever decklayout, the selftacking jib and her easy to handle size all guarantee safe sailing without crew. Nevertheless the large cockpit provides space for guests and the comfortable, high coaming and the sprayhood offers good protection in uncomfortable conditions. Below decks, the Saffier SC 8m Cabin is surprisingly spacious and has everything you need for an extended weekend trip: Double berth forward, two single berths aft and a galley block with cooker and sink.

This Saffier SC 8m Cabin is offered by her first owner and is very well maintained. Hull in dark-blue, draft: approx. 1.03 m and ESTHEC deck. The Daysailer is offered for personal reasons and is available for immediate delivery.

• 100 % one-hand layout.
• Beautiful, classic lines.
• Very good performance.
• Draft: approx. 1.03 m.
• YANMAR 15 PS inboard diesel.
• Sail upgrade (Ullman membrane).
• Spacious cockpit.
• ESTHEC deck.

Dimensions & Technical details

Saffier SC 8m Cabin  |  Daysailer built in 2014

Specification

Sails/rigging.

• Deck stepped, 9/10 rigged SELDEN mast
• Two sets of aft swept spreaders
• SELDEN boom with two reefs (one line reef system)
• FURLEX headsail furler with drum below decks
• Adjustable backstay
• Gennaker gear including detachable stainless steel bowsprit and gennaker halyard
• Fixed SELDEN kicker
• Mainsail Ullman-Sails approx. 19 m² (optional sail upgrade)
• Lazy jacks and lazy bag
• Selftracking jib Ullman-Sails membrane approx. 11 m²
• ESTHEC composite deck on running decks, cockpit seats and cockpit floor
• Teak rubrails on hull sides
• HARKEN track for selftacking jib
• Coachhouse winches HARKEN 20STA
• Gennaker winches HARKEN 20STA
• Halyard stowage boxes in forward cockpit
• Teak tiller with tiller extension
• Anchor locker
• Large deck locker in cockpit to port
• Folding mooring cleats
• LEWMAR deck hatch on foredeck

Layout/Interior

• Teak interior
• Saloon sofa with folding backrests
• Double berth forward
• Galley block to starboard with sink and cooker
• Ceiling lights and reading lights
• Electric cool box below companionway
• Plenty of storage below berths and in lockers
• Chemical toilet below forward berth
• Upholstery in navy blue

Technical equipment

• YANMAR 2YM15 2 cylinder inboard diesel 14 hp/10 KW
• Saildrive with 2 bladed folding propeller
• Engine panel, throttle and tank indicator in cockpit
• Dieseltank approx. 30 l with electric level indicator
• 230 V shore power connection with FI protection switch and charging cable
• Batterycharger 12 V/15 A
• Service battery 12 V
• Starter battery 12 V
• Freshwater tank approx. 30 l with electric pressure pump

Navigation/Electronics

• RAYMARINE i50 Tridata (log and echo sounder)
• Fire extinguisher
• Electric and manual bilge pump
• Cover for furling jib
• Mooring lines

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