The Gaff Rig Handbook: History, Design, Techniques, Developments - Softcover

Leather, John

 
9780713661743: The Gaff Rig Handbook: History, Design, Techniques, Developments
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0713661747 ISBN 13: 9780713661743
Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical, 2001

Synopsis

A handbook for those designing, building, rigging or sailing gaff rigged craft. It provides an insight into the design, history, techniques and developments of a rig which has evolved through the centuries. The author outlines the practical aspects of the masts, spars, sails, running and standing rigging, and contrasts the development of the gaff rig in Britain, America, Scandinavia and France.

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About the Author

John Leather is a highly respected expert on classic boats. Descended from Lancashire and Essex maritime families, he is a naval architect and has been involved in the design, construction and surveying of a wide variety of ships, yachts and boats. He has designed numerous gaff-rigged craft for his own use, is the author of 13 books and writes regularly for nautical magazines.

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Publisher
Adlard Coles Nautical
Publication date
2001
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0713661747
ISBN 13 
9780713661743
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
240

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