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Mini 6.50 PGN Ocean Racing

Client Peter Gibbons-Neff Jr
Year 2026
Project type Offshore racing
Class Mini 6.50

Skysat designed and integrated the entire onboard electronics and electrical systems, optimizing weight, power consumption, and redundancy for an offshore Mini foiler.

  • Autopilot: complete Madintec system with full-option licenses (wind, autopilot, super-pilot, super-trim).
  • Instrumentation: B&G H5000 and Garmin suite (ultrasonic wind masthead sensor, heel angle, depth/speed, compass, GPS, touchscreen, and marine network).
  • Wireless load sensors: Cyclops Smartlink system for rig load visualization.
  • Communication and safety: VHF, AIS transponder, antennas, and backup GPS.
  • Power: Solbian flexible solar panels, Mastervolt lithium pack, Victron MPPT charge controller, and Blue Sea distribution.
  • Comfort and backup: Mantagua LED lighting, USB-C outlets, ventilation, Skysat wake-up kit, and backup autopilot.

Crédits photos : PGN Ocean Racing

The Mini 6.50 PGN Ocean Racing is a Mini 6.50 foiling prototype designed by Sam Manuard and built by JPS Production (La Trinité-sur-Mer) for American skipper Peter Gibbons-Neff Jr. The fifth unit in the Manuard prototype line after Nicomatic, it aims for full-flight performance downwind while remaining manageable single-handed.

Launch scheduled for spring 2026, two seasons of tuning, then target the Mini Transat 2027 (La Rochelle–Canaries–Salvador de Bahia, approximately 4,000 nautical miles solo).