The Gaff Rig Handbook
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| Rating | : | 4.33 (902 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0952467909 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 364 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This is the definitive gaff rig text. If you're only buying one book on gaff rig, this should be it. Full of useful information, supported with many practical diagrams (not all of them original,) it is a first-class resource for anyone contemplating building a gaffer, or converting from a different rig.Note that this book is described by the publisher as an "extended" 3rd edition of the book originally published in two editions under the title "Gaff Rig". I am not clear ho. Frank S. Hagan said The Best Resource on the Gaff Rig. Leather's book is probably the best resource on the Gaff Rig that I have seen yet. Great text, clear illustrations, and quite a bit of information not found elsewhere makes this my favorite of the books I've reviewed. While Leather is a Brit, he does have quite a bit of info on American gaffers as well, including a chapter on the fishing schooners of New England. Each major component of the gaff rig is treated with a chapter (Mast and . This is "the" gaff rig book Eagle2222 I consider this to be one of the definitive texts on Gaff Rigs
'The book's longevity says it all.'
It provides a fascinating insight into the design, history, techniques and developments of a rig which has evolved through the centuries. '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. John Leather 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. This is the internationally regarded definitive handbook for anyone designing, building, rigging or sailing gaff rigged craft
He designed numerous gaff-rigged craft for his own use, and was the author of 13 books. 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