If you want to make an ally spinnaker pole and because you don't know the final length so want to trim it - nothing fancy needed, where can you get the component bits?

Hi Garry,
You should be able to buy what you need from just about any reasonable quality chandler that sells dinghy parts. Alternatively try the Pinnel & Bax website: www.pinbax.com. In their paper catalogue tubing is under 'Spars' and other bits under 'Hardware'

Bide your time Garry - I got a complete working one at Beaulieu boat jumble for a tenner which is about a quarter the price of the component parts. Will look out for one for you.

I`ve just been digging through my garage cos I did have an old one but there is no sign of it. It may be at JK`s so I will ask him, failing that I will ask around and see what turns up.

Do you want a single pole type ie with piston fittings on each end or are you looking for one of a twin pole setup?  If the former, what length do you want?  I have a double ended single pole (probably from a GP or similar) which is around 6ft (from memory).  If it is of interest, then email me and I will check the length.

If you need to make up a single pole, use the stailess steel deck bushes (in P & B catalogue) which just fit into the ali single pole.

Tony Blackmore at SailSport can send the ally tube and bits you need - free postage too I think. 

Maybe a broom handle would be more appropriate on your age of boat Garry? Suitably varnished of course, no-one will know!

Have checked and have three in the shed - all fished out of the mud at Banbury.  All around 6ft - two that taper towards each end and one that is untapered.  Is this what you are looking for?