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John Leather

The Gaff Rig Handbook: History, Design, Techniques, Developments Paperback – November 1, 2001

by John Leather (Author)

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240 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Wooden Boat Pub
Publication date

November 1, 2001
Dimensions

8 x 0.75 x 10.75 inches
ISBN-10

0937822671
ISBN-13

978-0937822678
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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.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wooden Boat Pub; 2nd edition (November 1, 2001)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0937822671
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0937822678
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.9 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.75 x 10.75 inches

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Luke B.

Worth every penney and then some!

Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2018

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This an amazing book full of history and knowledge. A perfect addition to any Nautical Library. They don't 'em like they used to! (That goes for Ships AND Good Books)

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prairie canoe

Fun book

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2019

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Nice book on gaff rigging.

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Fran46

John Leather's The Gaff Rig Handbook

Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2014

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A good reference for building, restoring and sailing Gaff Rigged boats. I used it often while I was restoring a small, gaff-rigged cutter. Obscure topics were a little less obscure with the Gaff Rig Handbook nearby.

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Dominik

Gaff in every detail...

Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2011

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John Leather's book "The Gaff Rig Handbook" is an extraordinary good book showing both technical and typological aspects of the amazing gaff rig.
I specially like the very worthful sketches that illustrate things in a easy to understand way.
In the second part of the book John Leather explaines about all kind off different craft that used the gaff rig in many different corners of our world.
For me this book will help me to understand and adjust an existing rig concept on a classic wooden gaff cutter that I'm going to build in 2012.

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A. Kennedy

A Classic on the Subject

Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2010

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The author is an expert in the subject of the text and takes the reader through the evolution, demise and rebirth of the rig over a period of more than 300 years. the text is well written and is a must read for anyone interested in the gaff rig in particular or sailing history in general. It is and will remain one of the primary references on the subject.

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G. Charles Frickel

Sloop vs Gaff rigging

Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2013

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You should read this book if you like Gaff Rigged sailboats or are thinking about them or like sailing history.

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zvi mor

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2016

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used it to build a model the book is comperhansive

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2015

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Just perfect, thanks.

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J. R. Kilner

Still Excellent

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2010

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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.

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MRS K

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 21, 2015

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Excellent quality book, useful information on gaff rigs.

Pamelaann

Very good read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 31, 2013

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A gift for hubby reads it over and over again/good condition when received from seller is very intresting those those who like boating as a hobby

ecivon

Did the trick!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 5, 2014

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Too technical for me but other half found it interesting and inspiring - so that was what I wanted!

James A. L. Hutchison

Very Comprehensive Study

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 28, 2013

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One could not hope for a more exhaustive study on Gaff Rigging. So exhaustive that a lot of it is quite beyond me but of course one can sift out the parts one wants and be fully informed.

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