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on most boats today there is one verticle "pole", the mast. one horizontal "pole" the boom. on older boats like scows and optimists the diagonal pole is called the sprit. there can also be a spinnaker pole which you clip onto the mast to hold out the spinnaker on a run or a reech. on a asymmetric boat the spinnie pole is pulled out when the spinnie is raised, you cann't and shouldn't clip it onto the mast.
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∙ 13y agoon most boats today there is one verticle "pole", the mast. one horizontal "pole" the boom. on older boats like scows and optimists the diagonal pole is called the sprit. there can also be a spinnaker pole which you clip onto the mast to hold out the spinnaker on a run or a reech. on a asymmetric boat the spinnie pole is pulled out when the spinnie is raised, you cann't and shouldn't clip it onto the mast.
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∙ 14y agoboom or mast
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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 is a pole in the middle of a sailboat that hold up the sails?
It is called mast.
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 does the mast do for the sailboat?
It holds (supports) the sails. You can also mount navigation systems on it.
What are the poles called that are on a sailboat that holds the sails?
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
What is the definition of mast?
A pole on a boat that holds spars or sails.
Why does a sailboat sail?
its sails
What is the pole on a sailboat?
a pole on a sailboat is a mast
How do you spell sailboat?
The correct spelling is "sailboat" (boat propelled by sails).
What is a pole in the middle of a sailboat that holds up the sail called?
Mast
What is the name of the Structure on a ship that holds the sails?
They sails are attached to the masts of the ship. The mast is a pole that runs straight up or angled up out of the deck of the ship.
