Unique Manuard 10.50 Prototype - "The perfect balance between absolute sliding and extended cruising." Angela, whose hull is often compared to Pogo...
Unique Manuard 10.50 Prototype - "The perfect balance between absolute glide and long-distance cruising."
Angela, whose hull design is often compared to Pogos, the only wide and planing series sailboats known to the general public, is a 2007 prototype that served as a true architectural laboratory for Sam Manuard. He is the author of the success of Seascape, later became First, the First 30 JK, the First 53, and renowned Mini, Class 40, and IMOCAs that currently dominate race podiums in real time.
Constructed exclusively in sandwich glass/epoxy (one-off), this sailboat was designed without the constraints of large shipyards and remains, nearly 20 years later, incredibly performant and contemporary. Lighter, stiffer, it offers exceptional sensations of glide and speed, even close-hauled, while guaranteeing remarkable comfort and interior volume. Under sail, at anchor, or docked, it has undeniable class and attracts all attention...
Navigation electronics:
AIS (ICOM transmitter and receiver), Loch (NKE), DSC VHF (ICOM), Emergency beacon (Epirb (battery to be changed)), Autopilot (NKE), Jumbo, Fishfinder (NKE), Anemometer/Wind vane (NKE).
Cockpit equipment:
Alternator, Anchor (SPADE), Pressurized water, 4 Batteries (LITHIUM: 3 LPF Powerbrick 50Ah and 1 PowerStart PS 1600), Special color (hull paint from 2026), Cockpit shower, 4 Solar panels (Solbian from 2025), Open cockpit, Teak cockpit (Flexiteek), Shore power socket, Electric windlass, Monohull rig, Bath ladder, Salon folding table, 4 Winches, Windex.