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 offer our expertise to everyone.
Our online store provides 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) complemented with GPS, AIS, radar and VHF
- Installation of latest-generation autopilots and inertial measurement units
- Design of computer network systems
- Definition of communication means
Studies, technical diagrams and 3D design
- Engineering for projects (yard, skipper, owner)
- Preliminary studies, feasibility studies, detailed studies
- Design of synoptics, bills of materials, and electrical schematics
- Mass and CG estimates
- Power budgets
Electrical systems
- DC and AC power circuit design and installation
- Design of electrical panels and "digital switching" systems
- Specific aluminium aviation crimping and wiring 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 (IMU) housings
- Insulated fiberglass supports
- Custom designs
Embedded computer systems
- Integration of onboard computer and tablets
- Implementation of 4G/Wi-Fi connections in router or access point mode
- Development of networks (Ethernet, UDP, NMEA...) with navigation software (Adrena, TimeZero) and navigation displays 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 with an early career in boatbuilding, Nicolas now runs SKYSAT’s operations.
Paul-Louis DEFRÉTIÈRE
After two America’s Cup campaigns with Oracle Team USA and then American Magic in the Systems and Mechatronics departments, Paul-Louis teamed up with Nicolas in 2021 to tackle a new challenge: taking over SKYSAT and founding the Mobius Group.
Denis PELMONT
With 40 years of experience, Denis brings a very high level of expertise to the design office and installations. His background, from offshore racing to one-off cruising yachts, enables him to offer 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 age. Goal: transition from a traditional engineering office to a comprehensive technology platform.
Atlas
The newest addition to the team oversees naps in the design office. Between resistance tests on our cables and shoes, he handles customer reception in exchange for a few strokes. A future heavyweight for the team!
