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- PublishedOn
- 2016-01-01
- Title
- The Complete Rigger's Apprentice: Tools and Techniques for Moder
- ISBN
- 9780071849784
- EAN
- 9780071849784
- Book Title
- Complete Rigger's Apprentice: Tools and Techniques for Modern and Traditional Rigging, Second Edition
- Item Length
- 9.5 in
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
- Edition
- 2
- Publication Year
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.4 in
- Genre
- Transportation, Sports & Recreation
- Topic
- Boating, Sailing, Ships & Shipbuilding / General
- Item Width
- 7.8 in
- Item Weight
- 29.9 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 432 Pages
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Revised and updated the only book you need on sailboat rigging and marlinspike arts From its initial publication, The Complete Rigger s Apprentice has been the definitive go-to resource for weekend sailors and maritime professionals who want to master the fine art of rigging. In this revised second edition, master rigger Brion Toss expands upon the traditional basics of ropeworking to give you the most comprehensive, up-to-date information on the latest tools, techniques, and tricks of the trade. Features include: A complete rigging primer of essential gear, principles, and procedures Classic ropeworking techniques you can adapt for today s modern rigs Money-saving tips on the newest equipment, materials, upgrades and designsI llustrated instructions for tying knots, splicing rope, and making repairs Professional guidelines for inspecting and maintaining rigs for longer voyages Emergency procedures, troubleshooters and fixes to ensure smooth sailing New technologies for multihull rigs, soft-shackles, Sta-Lok terminals, and more Need-to-know resources including a portfolio of rigs and glossary of terms PLUS rope tricks and puzzles that will delight your passengers "
Product Identifiers
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
ISBN-10
0071849785
ISBN-13
9780071849784
eBay Product ID (ePID)
216031128
Product Key Features
Book Title
Complete Rigger's Apprentice: Tools and Techniques for Modern and Traditional Rigging, Second Edition
Edition
2
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Boating, Sailing, Ships & Shipbuilding / General
Publication Year
2016
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Transportation, Sports & Recreation
Number of Pages
432 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Height
1.4 in
Item Width
7.8 in
Item Weight
29.9 Oz
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Lc Classification Number
Vm531
Table of Content
Introduction CHAPTER 1 A Rigging Primer Rope Two More Tools Small Stuff--Spike Knots, Service, Seizings, Constrictors Lashing CHAPTER 2 Creating and Managing Tension Rope Construction and Materials Block and Tackle Block Construction Tackle Applications Choosing Winch Power The Come-Along Sweating Up Turnbuckles (The Inclined Plane) A General Admonition to Keep Things Taut (or at Least Not Slack) Sorting CHAPTER 3 Friction, Part 1: Knotting A Turn Around the Cook's Leg Six Hitches Six in the Bight Seven Bowlines Eight Bends A Specialist The End of Your Rope: Stopper Knots CHAPTER 4 Friction, Part 2: Splicing The End of Your Rope Revisited: Multistrand Splices Not the End of Your Rope: More Splices for Three-Strand Rope Braided Rope Splices Braided Rope Repairs CHAPTER 5 Standing Rigging Design and Materials Design Principles Spreader Loads Shroud Loads Mast Strength Wire/Rod Options Mast Hardware Staysails Seaworthiness CHAPTER 6 Loft Procedures Measurement The Liverpool Eyesplice Made Difficult The 1 × 19 Wire Splice Made Possible Notes on Crimped Wire Fittings Grommeting The Comforts of Service Into Leather The Wire Round Seizing Mysteries of the Tail Splice Revealed CHAPTER 7 Installation and Maintenance Installation: Getting Ready Stepping the Keel-Stepped Mast Deck-Stepped Masts Living Aloft Topmast Installation Ratlines Tuning Survey and Maintenance CHAPTER 8 A Portfolio of Rigs Mizzens Mainmasts CHAPTER 9 Emergency Procedures CHAPTER 10 Fancy Work Hitching One High-Class Knife Lanyard The Turk's Head: Harmonic Sequence and the Sailor CHAPTER 11 Tricks and Puzzles The Setup Threading a Ring The Jumping Ring Overhand Knot Without Letting Go The Cut-and-Restored String The Professor's Nightmare Topological Bondage The Mobius Bowline Circling the World Threading the Needle The Good Old Actual Indian Rope Trick The Lovers CHAPTER 12 Sheer Ingenuity Tie-Downs Dinghies and Tenders Mooring and Anchoring Halyards Managing Sails Chart Stowage Lifelines and Tethers Appendix: Additional Tables and Graphs Appendix: Soft Shackle Glossary Bibliography Sources and Resources Index
Copyright Date
2016
Lccn
2017-471205
Dewey Decimal
623.8/62
Dewey Edition
23
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