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Squib parts, rigging and specifications

The Squib is a keelboat one-design class designed by Oliver Lee (1967). MAURIPRO lists 19 parts for the Squib below, grouped by system, with live prices and stock.

  • Keelboat
  • 19 parts
  • 9 published figures

Your Squib at MAURIPRO

What you can do on this page.

01Shop parts by system19 parts for the Squib, matched by part number and grouped by system.Shop all parts →
02Check the specifications9 published figures, each with its source.See specifications →
03Rig dimensionsI, J, P, E and other data we hold for this boat.See sailboat data →
04Get expert helpNot sure a part fits your Squib? Send us your sail number and year.Contact us →

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Squib parts

Prices and stock are live from our catalogue.

Rope sold by the foot is added at the cut length shown on the card.

Squib specifications

SpecificationPublished figureSource
Length overall (LOA)Class hull length, minimum .Hull length 5755 mm .. 5785 mmRYA / National Squib Owners Association - National Squib Class Rules 2022 (cover; running header 'National Squib Class Rules 2021'), hull dimensions table
BeamHull beam at sheerline at section 6, min .2 m (6 ft 2 in)National Squib Class Rules 2022, hull dimensions ('Beam of hull, excluding rubbing strakes and fittings, at sheerline')
DisplacementClass boat weight inclThe weight of the boat .... 680 kg (1,500 lb)National Squib Class Rules 2022, C.6.1(a) Weight
Upwind sail area15.8 m² (170 sq ft)National Squib Association (squibs.co.uk) and Wikipedia; matches Wikipedia
Mast lengthClass limitMast length 7695 mm (25 ft 3 in)National Squib Class Rules 2022, F.3.6 Dimensions
CrewThe crew shall consist of a minimum of 2 persons.National Squib Class Rules 2022, C.2 Crew
DesignerOliver LeeNational Squib Class Rules 2022, cover ('designed in 1967 by Oliver Lee and was adopted as a national class in 1972')
BuilderRYA licenced buildersNational Squib Class Rules 2022, Part I ('National Squib shall only be manufactured by RYA licenced builders')
First built / designedDesign year1967National Squib Class Rules 2022, cover

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 Squib

Squib tuning guides

  • Hyde Sails: Hyde Squib Tuning Guide B3 (with B3 Additional Setup Notes 2025)Version 2024 · 1 page
  • Hyde Sails: Hyde Squib Tuning Guide 422Version 2024 · 1 page
  • Hyde Sails: Hyde Squib B3 Trim GuideVersion 2024 · 3 pages
  • Batt Sails: Squib: Coaching Notes (with Spinnaker Hints)Version 2020 · 7 pages
  • Hyde Sails: Squib Tuning Guide (Hyde, Jack Grogan)Version 2017 · 1 page
  • Chris Hogan: Chris Hogan's Tuning Guide (from his talk at Alexandra Palace)Version 2023 · 2 pages

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.

Squib class rules and references

  • Class rules: National Squib Class Rules, uploaded Dec 2022; filename suggests 18 Feb 2022 (unconfirmed)
  • Class association: squibs.co.uk

References checked 2026-11-04.

Squib buying questions

What Squib parts does MAURIPRO carry?

19 products are listed for the Squib on this page: spars, poles & rig fittings (2); instruments & electronics (9); safety equipment (7); spares & maintenance (1). Prices and availability shown are live from our catalogue.

How do I know a part fits my Squib?

Each part here is linked to the Squib because its exact manufacturer part number appears on the Squib 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 Squib rig dimensions?

Our Squib 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 Squib?

Sailmakers have published tuning guides for this class, including Hyde Sails (Hyde Squib Tuning Guide B3 (with B3 Additional Setup Notes 2025), October 2024; additional notes July 2025); Hyde Sails (Hyde Squib Tuning Guide 422, October 2024); Hyde Sails (Hyde Squib B3 Trim Guide, October 2024 (PDF metadata names Ben McGrane as author)); Batt Sails (Squib: Coaching Notes (with Spinnaker Hints), 2020.2). 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 Squib?

The class is governed by its class rules (National Squib Class Rules, uploaded Dec 2022; filename suggests 18 Feb 2022 (unconfirmed)). Check the current edition with the class association before buying parts for racing.

Not sure which part fits your Squib?Send us your sail number, year and builder and our team will check it.
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