Fitting Twin Poles - Some Helpful Notes
19 July 2025
FITTING TWIN POLES TO A FIREBALL
I have now fitted twin poles to three boats and have sailed multiple regattas in each boat testing the systems.
The first two boats were existing YMS boats in Australia, 15101 and 15000. The third boat is my brand new Winder 15173.
Note lengths of ropes suggested below will vary boat to boat depending on where systems can be fitted.
There are several steps to fitting the poles which can be broken down into the following sections.
Mast Modifications
- Fitting the higher pole height pulley in the mast and preparing twin pole uphauls
- Fitting the pole launcher fitting
- Fitting the pole launcher cleats
Boom Modifications
- Remove existing pole storage wire loops
- Fitting the pulleys in the boom for the retractor system
- Fit 5mm elastic
Making the Poles and Launching Ropes
- Source Two 28mm carbon poles 1970mm long
- Fit the two ends
- Fit loops to the outer end of the poles for pole up and downhaul systems
- Splice and fit pole launcher ropes
- Fit elastic helper system
Hull Modifications
- Removing the old fittings
- Fitting the down haul elastic system
- Fitting the brace system
See the link below for comprehensive notes -
If you have any questions or problems please feel free to email me on ben@schulz.com.au, call on messenger or whats app on +61400991606.
Good luck, Ben Schulz
