We are Skysat
Installers and engineering office since 2002, we have forged our expertise in the field with over 200 boats completed.
We operate in France and worldwide on offshore racing sailboats as well as large cruising vessels.
We now make our expertise available to everyone.
Our online store offers a rigorous selection of specialized equipment.
We sell what we master: reliability first.
Our services
Embedded electronic systems
- System selection, installation and configuration
- Installation of navigation hubs equipped with sensors and displays (NMEA2000) supplemented with GPS, AIS, radar and VHF
- Installation of latest-generation autopilots and inertial measurement units
- Creation of networked computer systems
- Definition of communication means
Studies, technical diagrams and 3D design
- Engineering for projects (yard, skipper, owner)
- Pre-studies, feasibility studies, detailed studies
- Design of synoptics, bills of materials and electrical schematics
- Mass estimates and centre of gravity calculations
- Power balance sheets
Electrical systems
- DC and AC power circuit installation and wiring
- Design of electrical panels and "digital switching" systems
- Specific aviation-grade aluminum crimping for weight savings
- Adaptation of charging systems: alternator, solar, wind, etc.
- Lithium battery integration
- AC circuit installation: inverters, generators, etc.
Mechanical design
- Custom alternator mounts
- Inertial measurement unit enclosures
- Insulated fiberglass supports
- Custom designs
Embedded computer systems
- Integration of onboard computers and tablets
- Implementation of 4G/Wi-Fi connections in router or hotspot mode
- Development of networks (Ethernet, UDP, NMEA...) with navigation software (Adrena, TimeZero) and navigation hubs for routing activation and polar optimization
Satellite communication systems
- Installation and commissioning
- Subscriptions
- Starlink, Iridium, Fleet
The management team
Nicolas VERKANT
Trained as an engineer and after starting his career in boatbuilding, Nicolas now runs SKYSAT's operations.
Paul-Louis DEFRÉTIÈRE
After two America’s Cup campaigns with Oracle Team USA and American Magic in the Systems and Mechatronics departments, Paul-Louis took on a new challenge in 2021: taking over SKYSAT and co-founding the Mobius Group.
Denis PELMONT
With 40 years of experience, Denis brings a very high level of expertise to the design office and installation. His background, from offshore racing to one-off cruising yachts, enables him to propose custom designs perfectly suited to your technical requirements and sailing program.
Pol CONIN
Software engineer and tech entrepreneur, Pol joined the adventure to bring Skysat into the digital era. Goal: transition from a traditional engineering office to a comprehensive technology platform.
Atlas
The latest addition to the team, he oversees naps in the design office. Between resistance tests on our cables and shoes, he handles customer reception in exchange for a few pets. A future heavyweight for the team!
