Paperback. Covering every aspect of standing and running rigging on a boat, this step-by-step guide explains the various options and materials alongside clear illustrations and photographs. Beginning with how to choose and fit equipment on cruising and racing yachts of all sizes, you will progress to tuning your rig to increase safety and achieve better performance. Hundreds of alternate configurations are examined and the bewildering array of lines is simply explained. Calculations are kept easy and straightforward wherever used. Whether you sail a gaff-rigged classic, a weekend cruiser or a high tech racer, this book contains everything you need and want to know about the mysterious art of boat rigging. AUTHOR: Danilo Fabbroni is an internationally renowned rigger with Harken, the leading global manufacturer of rigging equipment. He travels the world rigging superyachts. 70 B&W photos, 118 diagrams An easy, step-by-step guide containing everything you need to know about standing and running rigging on a boat. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Rigging (Paperback)
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York
Publication Date: 2008
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0470725680
ISBN 13: 9780470725689
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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Everything you wanted to know about the mysterious art of rigging but were afraid to ask.

Rigging covers every aspect of standing and running rigging on a boat, explaining the role of every part and how they influence eachother. Easy step-by-step guides explain how to choose and fit your equipment before going on to describe how to tune your rig to achieve better performance. Alternate configurations are examined and the bewildering array of lines simply explained. Where calculations are used they are kept easy and straightforward to understand.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Running Rigging
Chapter 2 - Backstay
Chapter 3 - Genoa Sheets
Chapter 4 - Genoa Cars
Chapter 5 - Main Sheet
Chapter 6 - Afterguys and Sheets
Chapter 7 - Halyards and Reefing Lines
Chapter 8 - Standing Rigging
Chapter 9 - Spreaders and Mast Tuning
Chapter 10 - Winches

About the Author

Danilo Fabbroni is an internationally renowned rigger with Harken, the leading global manufacturer of rigging equipment. He travels the world rigging superyachts.

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