This is the internationally regarded definitive handbook for anyone designing, building, rigging or sailing gaff rigged craft. It provides a fascinating insight into the design, history, techniques and developments of a rig which has evolved through the centuries.    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.    '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

The Gaff Rig Handbook

Leather, John

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Tiller Pub

Sailing and crusing to distant shores can be as cheap or expensive as the pocket desires. This bestseller is about how to get the right boat, prepare it and organize the financial side of life, so that you can manage the costs.

Voyaging on a Small Income

Sports & Outdoors

Annie Hill

Water Sports

This encyclopaedic volume synthesises 25 years of research and development of this unique rig as adapted to western craft. It is a work which has been welcomed by the growing number of yachtsmen and designers throughout the world who already enjoy the benefits of junk rig or who wish to do so. Now in paperback for the first time, Practical Junk Rig examines the design and aerodynamic theory behind junk rigs and discusses how best to sail them. It outlines the rig in detail, the principles that underlie it, considers possible alternative shapes and arrangements and analyses performance, all assisted by a wealth of detailed line illustrations. 'There is no better or more compehensive work on the subject available...it should be considered THE handbook on junk rigs for anyone interested in the subject' Sailing 'I cannot recommend this book too highly' Classic Boat

Practical Junk Rig: Design, Aerodynamics & Handling

Engineering & Transportation

Hasler, H.G.

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1997 Tiller Publishing. Clean, no names, marks or highlights. Wraps clean and bright. Very slight edge wear. Illustrations and photos throughout. Proceeds benefit Oro Valley Public Library.

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