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What are the poles called that are on a sailboat that holds the sails?
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∙ 14y ago
Mast (vertical, leading edge of sail), Boom (horizontal,bottom of sail), and a spinnaker pole if you use a spinnaker which is a sail type
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A pole in the middle of a sailboat that holds up sails?
It is called the mast
What is a pole on a sailboat that holds the sails called?
Masts, or see: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_ship_poles_calledfor a more indepth answer.
What does the mast do for the sailboat?
It holds (supports) the sails. You can also mount navigation systems on it.
What is a pole in the middle of a sailboat that hold up the sails?
It is called mast.
Why does a sailboat sail?
its sails
How do you spell sailboat?
The correct spelling is "sailboat" (boat propelled by sails).
What pole is in the middle of a sailboat and holds up the sails?
The pole you are referring to is called the mast. If the boat only has one mast it is usually not in the middle of the boat but is normally found in the forward third of the boat.
What is a pole called on a sail boat?
If you mean the vertical poles to which sails are attached, these are called masts.
Is a sailboat sails important?
Yeah!! What do you think they will do without them!
What is a pole on a sail boat?
If you mean the vertical poles to which sails are attached, these are called masts.
How does wind affect the sails of a sailboat?
Yes! -Over time, they stretch!
How do sails on a sailboat work?
They act as aerofoils, much like the wings of an aeroplane, and work by the air pressure difference on the surfaces of the sails.
