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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 797
EAN: 9780071376426
Edition: 1
ISBN: 0071376429
Label: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Manufacturer: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 494
Publication Date: March 09, 2001
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Studio: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
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Learn how to design, make, repair, improve, and maintain sails
If you want to produce sturdy sails for daysailing and cruising, built of low-tech materials you can repair with a few simple tools, The Sailmaker's Apprentice can show you how. Emphasizing the handwork that distinguishes the highest-quality, most durable sails, sail pro Emiliano Marino tells you how to select a rig, introduces you to sail shape and theory, and then shows you -- step by step, with the help of over 700 detailed illustrations -- how to sew patches, hand sew rings, fix tears or frayed edges, and stitch seams, not to mention how to make your own sails, canvas sailcovers, and sailbags from scratch.
A visual feast for the sailor as well as an indispensable guide for the mariner comprehensive apprenticeship, this hands-on reference is an illustrated tour of the world's rig and sail types, contemporary and historical.
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This is an excellent book, very clear, detailed, great drawings. It shows the details necessary to be successful making or repairing sails. I'm impressed with it.
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This is the Bible on sailmaking-all types of sails, and detailed step by step instructions, profusely illustrated, an superbly written. As you read,, you discover no detail is left out. Moreover, you find your confidence growing, and you feel encouraged. I successfully made a mainsail and mizzen for a shallop rig boat-a fore and aft square rigger with sprit yards. Pete Culler , a master boat builder, could not say enough good things about the Spritsail-and he is absolutely on the money. The shallop ... Read More
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Extremely complete, well written with many options for your sailplains. Great illustrations and confidence building instructions.
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This is by far the most invaluable book that I think should be a part of every sailors book inventory. Very concise, easy to understand and packed full of information.
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Just buy it, no mater if you're into making sails or not. I plan to be (for my self), and it's really been a gold mine so far.
Goes good with "Rigger's apprentice".
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