This is the internationally regarded definitive handbook for anyone designing, building, rigging or sailing gaffrigged craft. It provides a fascinating insight into the design, history,techniques and developments of a rig which has evolved through thecenturies.
John Leather outlines the practical aspects of the masts,spars, sails, running and standing rigging, and contrasts thedevelopment of the gaff rig in Britain, America, Scandinavia andFrance.
'Regarded internationally as the definitive book for anyone designing, building, rigging or sailing a gaff-rigged vessel.' Kelvin Hughes
'The book's longevity says it all.' Water Craft
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John Leather was a highly respected expert on classic boats. He was a naval architect and was involved in the design, construction and surveying of a wide variety of ships, yachts and boats. He designed numerous gaff-rigged craft for his own use, and was the author of 13 books.
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Zustand: New. 2009. Reissue. Paperback. A handbook for those designing, building, rigging or sailing gaff rigged craft. It provides an insight into the design, history, techniques and developments of gaff rigs, and outlines the practical aspects of the masts, spars, sails, running and standing rigging. Num Pages: 240 pages, Black and white photographs and diagrams. BIC Classification: TRLD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 276 x 209 x 15. Weight in Grams: 820. History, Design, Techniques, Developments. 240 pages, Black and white photographs and diagrams. A handbook for those designing, building, rigging or sailing gaff rigged craft. It provides an insight into the design, history, techniques and developments of gaff rigs, and outlines the practical aspects of the masts, spars, sails, running and standing rigging. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: TRLD. Dimension: 276 x 209 x 15. Weight: 928. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Artikel-Nr. V9781408114407
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