- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical; 2Rev Ed edition (30 Nov 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0713661747
- ISBN-13: 978-0713661743
- Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 21.4 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 828,466 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"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)
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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.
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THE DIAMETER OF A MAST is dependent on its height and the type of rig. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Although this is an updated version of John Leather's Gaff Rig from the 1970's it has lost none of its original information presented with charm. It is still llustrated with useful diagrams for the owner of a traditional sailing boat but these seem to be smaller than the original (perhaps it's my eyes and anno domini!) and so may not be as useful. It is classily printed in softback and would grace a yacht's library and coffee table. Makes an ideal present for someone with an interest in the history of sailing or the owner of a gentleman's classic yacht.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Excellant book on all things Gaff Rig. I am intending to buy a Gaff Rigged yacht and this book has given me all the technical advice I need on what to look for and how to improve the rig. Highly recommended.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Very authoritative, comprehensive, accessible, up to date.
I was very happy with this purchase.
I have learned the rig and all details for the rigging.
In addition to the main theme (Gaff) it covers all sail plans for classic and modern sailing yachts and schooners.
Of course no reference to exotic sail plans of the carbon composite era.
That is out of place in this book.
Book should be up dated with color photos since we watch today a revival of wood construction and the gaff rig on both sides of the atlantic.
Extremely good value for money.
I was very happy with this purchase.
I have learned the rig and all details for the rigging.
In addition to the main theme (Gaff) it covers all sail plans for classic and modern sailing yachts and schooners.
Of course no reference to exotic sail plans of the carbon composite era.
That is out of place in this book.
Book should be up dated with color photos since we watch today a revival of wood construction and the gaff rig on both sides of the atlantic.
Extremely good value for money.
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Masterly and very readable.
I have several of John Leathers books including this one the first bought some thirtyfive plus years ago. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Stiubhart
According to one who should know.....
Haven't read my copy yet but Moray McPhail of Classic Marine says: "Not quite as the title suggests in the sense it is not a handbook as such. Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2004 by "barrysandiway"
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