The Gaff Rig Handbook
History, Design, Techniques, Developments
Published on 30. November 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-7136-6174-3 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
"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)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
photos, line drawings
Dimensions
Height: 278 mm
Width: 215 mm
Weight
886 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7136-6174-3 (9780713661743)
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Book
10/2009
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Previous edition
John Leather
The Gaff Rig Handbook
Book
11/1995
3rd Edition
Tiller Publishing
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Person
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.