The Gaff Rig Handbook - Softcover

John Leather

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.

About this title

From the Publisher

Originally published in 1974, this Second Edition, is identical to the out of printer version last published in 1994, although it has a new cover artwork, and higher quality paper.

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: Adlard Coles Nautical
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0713661747
• ISBN 13: 9780713661743
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 240