The Complete Riggers Apprentice: Tools and Techniques for Modern and Tradi [Hardcover]

Revised and updatedthe only book you need on sailboat rigging and marlinspike arts

From its initial publication,The Complete Riggers Apprenticehas 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 todays 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
  

Introduction
CHAPTER 1 A Rigging Primer
Rope
Two More Tools
Small StuffSpike 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 Cooks 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