
One Design · Dinghy
Fireball parts, rigging and specifications
The Fireball is a dinghy one-design class designed by Peter Milne (1962). MAURIPRO lists 16 parts for the Fireball below, grouped by system, with live prices and stock.
- Dinghy
- 16 parts
- 6 published figures
Your Fireball at MAURIPRO
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Fireball parts
Prices and stock are live from our catalogue.
Mainsheet split-bridle tails (spliced into the mainsheet core) · 3 mm · 3 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Core 99 - 3 mm (1/8 in) Dyneema SK99 Single Braid
Boom vang block (4:1 V-Jam, double) · Harken vang guide: the 4:1 V-Jam is its system for small dinghies
Sized with: Harken boom vang guide
Harken Block - Micro 22mm Double
Twinning-line (guy) cam cleats on risers
Harken Cam Cleat - Cam-Matic 150 - Line: 1/8 to 1/2 in (3 to 12 mm)
Spinnaker pole (carbon option) · boat length 16.2 ft within the maker's stated range
Sized with: manufacturer boat-length range
Forte Carbon Spinnaker Pole 1 1/2 in. Dia., 10 ft. max. length (for Boats 15-21 ft.) - UXP/UXP Ends
Boomkicker boom support (optional, under the kicker)
Boomkicker Rigid Boom Vang - Inc. Fittings - Boat Size: 16 ft (4.9 m) to 19 ft (5.8 m)
Jib sheet (continuous, tapered ends) · 6 mm · 23 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Cup - 6 mm (1/4 in) Dyneema SK78 core / Polyester cover
Boom vang block (4:1 V-Jam, fiddle with cam) · Harken vang guide: the 4:1 V-Jam is its system for small dinghies
Sized with: Harken boom vang guide
Harken Block - Micro 22mm Single - Fiddle - V-Jam / Becket
Spinnaker sheet (continuous, tapered ends) · 6 mm · 60 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Cup - 6 mm (1/4 in) Dyneema SK78 core / Polyester cover
Mainsheet (transom bridle sheeting, along boom to centre jammer) · 8 mm · 22 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Cup - 8 mm (5/16 in) Dyneema SK78 core / Polyester cover
Twinning lines (guy reachers), pair · 6 mm · 8.86 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 6 mm (1/4 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
Parts marked "Sized for this boat" are chosen from the manufacturer sizing guides published on our Selection Guides pages (Harken winch chart, Forespar pole guide, Harken mainsheet guide, Schaefer hardware chart) using the published dimensions of the Fireball. They are not specified by the class rules; check your class rules for limits before racing.
Rope sold by the foot is added at the cut length shown on the card.
Fireball specifications
| Specification | Published figure | Source |
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| Length overall (LOA)Overall length from aft transom to forward edge of bow-transom,… | 4928mm ± 13mm | International Fireball Class Association - International Fireball Class Rules (IFCR 2026), effective 1st June 2026, status Approved |
| BeamMaximum beam excluding gunwales | Not be greater than 1359mm (4 ft 6 in) | International Fireball Class Association - International Fireball Class Rules (IFCR 2026), effective 1st June 2026, status Approved |
| Hull weightClass minimum hull weight | Not less than 76.4kg (168 lb) | International Fireball Class Association - International Fireball Class Rules (IFCR 2026), effective 1st June 2026, status Approved |
| CrewRule 21.1 | A crew of two persons | International Fireball Class Association - International Fireball Class Rules (IFCR 2026), effective 1st June 2026, status Approved |
| Designer | Peter Milne | International Fireball Class Association - International Fireball Class Rules (IFCR 2026), effective 1st June 2026, status Approved |
| First built / designedDesigned in 1962 | 1962 | International Fireball Class Association - International Fireball Class Rules (IFCR 2026), effective 1st June 2026, status Approved |
Figures are shown as each source publishes them, with the other unit converted. Class rules set the measurements that count for racing.
More for the Fireball
Fireball tuning guides
- North Sails: Fireball Tuning Guide (T-10)Version 2024 · 3 pages
- Pinnell & Bax: Fireball Tuning GuideVersion 2025 · 1 page
- Hyde Sails: Fireball tuning information (Code 2H mainsail, Superspar M7)1 page
- Speed Sails (Sailboats): Fireball Tuning Guide by Sailboats Speedsails3 pages
- UK Fireball Association (unattributed): Fireball Tuning Guide (for Proctor Epsilon or Superspar Mk2)Version 2008 · 1 page
Tuning guides belong to the sailmakers that publish them. MAURIPRO does not host or reproduce them; ask the sailmaker or your class association for a copy.
Fireball class rules and references
- Class rules: Fireball Class Rules 2026, with effect from June 2026 (per rules page); PDF loaded
- Class association: fireball-international.com
References checked 2026-11-04.
Fireball buying questions
What Fireball parts does MAURIPRO carry?
16 products are listed for the Fireball on this page: halyards, sheets & control lines (5); blocks & sheaves (2); cleats, clutches & fairleads (1); spinnaker poles (1); spars, poles & rig fittings (1); instruments & electronics (6). Prices and availability shown are live from our catalogue.
How do I know a part fits my Fireball?
Each part here is linked to the Fireball because its exact manufacturer part number appears on the Fireball parts lists we reviewed. Fit can still depend on your boat's year, builder and rig, so check the product details and your class rules, or ask our technical team before you order.
Where can I find the Fireball rig dimensions?
Our Fireball Sailboat Data page lists the rig dimensions (I, J, P, E) and other published data we hold for this boat. Figures there come from a sailboat database and may differ from class measurement rules.
Are there tuning guides for the Fireball?
Sailmakers have published tuning guides for this class, including North Sails (Fireball Tuning Guide (T-10), Posted 20 Aug 2024); Pinnell & Bax (Fireball Tuning Guide, 2025 (PB-HEADOFICEFORMS-TUNINGGUIDES-2025-FB)); Hyde Sails (Fireball tuning information (Code 2H mainsail, Superspar M7), Undated); Speed Sails (Sailboats) (Fireball Tuning Guide by Sailboats Speedsails, Undated). These guides belong to their publishers; MAURIPRO does not host or reproduce them, so please get them from the sailmaker or your class association.
Which rules govern the Fireball?
The class is governed by its class rules (Fireball Class Rules 2026, with effect from June 2026 (per rules page); PDF loaded). Check the current edition with the class association before buying parts for racing.
Everything in this collection
All products currently in this MAURIPRO collection, with filters.
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Harken Block - Micro 22mm Single - Fiddle - V-Jam / Becket
HAR245
$48.95 USDUnit price /Unavailable -
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Harken Cam Cleat - Cam-Matic 150 - Line: 1/8 to 1/2 in (3 to 12 mm)
HAR150
$45.95 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Forte Carbon Spinnaker Pole 1 1/2 in. Dia., 10 ft. max. length (for Boats 15-21 ft.) - UXP/UXP Ends
FRTFCT150
$675.00 USDUnit price /Unavailable -
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Boomkicker Rigid Boom Vang - Inc. Fittings - Boat Size: 16 ft (4.9 m) to 19 ft (5.8 m)
BOOK0400
$293.00 USDList Price: $346.95 USDUnit price /Unavailable -
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Premium Ropes - DX Cup - 8 mm (5/16 in) Dyneema SK78 core / Polyester cover
PRR-430-08
$3.06 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Premium Ropes - DX Cup - 6 mm (1/4 in) Dyneema SK78 core / Polyester cover
PRR-430-06
$1.59 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Premium Ropes - S Cup - 6 mm (1/4 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
PRR-330-06
$1.25 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Premium Ropes - DX Core 99 - 3 mm (1/8 in) Dyneema SK99 Single Braid
PRR-451-03
$0.98 USDUnit price /Unavailable -




