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

Leather, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0937822671 ISBN 13: 9780937822678

Publisher: Wooden Boat Pub, 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.

About this title

Review

"A compendium of the history, design, techniques and developments of gaff rig, profusely illustrated with historic photographs and the author's excellent diagrams and drawings, this is the revised and extended 1994 version of the original 1970 Gaff Rig...The book's longevity says it all.' Water Craft (Jan 2008)

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wooden Boat Pub
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0937822671
• ISBN 13: 9780937822678
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 240