The Complete Rigger’s Apprentice: Tools and Techniques for Modern and Traditional Rigging, 2nd Edition

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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 proceduresClassic ropeworking techniques you can adapt for today’s modern rigsMoney-saving tips on the newest equipment, materials, upgrades and designsIllustrated instructions for tying knots, splicing rope, and making repairsProfessional guidelines for inspecting and maintaining rigs for longer voyagesEmergency procedures, troubleshooters and fixes to ensure smooth sailingNew technologies for multihull rigs, soft-shackles, Sta-Lok terminals, and more Need-to-know resources including a portfolio of rigs and glossary of termsPLUS rope tricks and puzzles that will delight your passengers Cover......Page 1 Title Page......Page 4 Copyright Page......Page 5 Dedication......Page 6 Contents......Page 7 Preface......Page 10 by Peter H. Spectre......Page 12 by Des Pawson......Page 14 Acknowledgments......Page 16 Introduction......Page 17 Rope......Page 22 Two More Tools......Page 26 Small Stuff—Spike Knots, Service, Seizings, Constrictors......Page 28 Lashing......Page 35 Rope Construction and Materials......Page 42 Block and Tackle......Page 48 Block Construction......Page 52 Tackle Applications......Page 59 Choosing Winch Power......Page 61 The Come-Along......Page 66 Turnbuckles (The Inclined Plane)......Page 67 A General Admonition to Keep Things Taut (or at Least Not Slack)......Page 68 Sorting......Page 69 Chapter 3 Friction, Part 1: Knotting......Page 70 A Turn Around the Cook’s Leg......Page 71 Six Hitches......Page 76 Six in the Bight......Page 80 Seven Bowlines......Page 85 Eight Bends......Page 91 A Specialist......Page 97 The End of Your Rope: Stopper Knots......Page 99 The End of Your Rope Revisited: Multistrand Splices......Page 103 Not the End of Your Rope: More Splices for Three-Strand Rope......Page 118 Braided Rope Splices......Page 121 Braided Rope Repairs......Page 142 Design Principles......Page 144 Spreader Loads......Page 151 Shroud Loads......Page 161 Mast Strength......Page 167 Wire/Rod Options......Page 171 Mast Hardware......Page 180 Staysails......Page 183 Seaworthiness......Page 188 Measurement......Page 196 The Liverpool Eyesplice Made Difficult......Page 209 The 1 x 19 Wire Splice Made Possible......Page 223 Notes on Crimped Wire Fittings......Page 235 Grommeting......Page 236 The Comforts of Service......Page 242 Into Leather......Page 254 The Wire Round Seizing......Page 260 Mysteries of the Tail Splice Revealed......Page 268 Chapter 7 Installation and Maintenance......Page 275 Installation: Getting Ready......Page 276 Stepping the Keel-Stepped Mast......Page 280 Deck-Stepped Masts......Page 283 Living Aloft......Page 284 Topmast Installation......Page 297 Ratlines......Page 300 Tuning......Page 306 Survey and Maintenance......Page 308 Mizzens......Page 318 Mainmasts......Page 326 Chapter 9 Emergency Procedures......Page 338 Hitching......Page 348 One High-Class Knife Lanyard......Page 351 The Turk’s Head: Harmonic Sequence and the Sailor......Page 360 Chapter 11 Tricks and Puzzles......Page 369 The Setup......Page 370 Threading a Ring......Page 372 The Jumping Ring......Page 373 Overhand Knot Without Letting Go......Page 374 The Cut-and-Restored String......Page 377 The Professor’s Nightmare......Page 379 Topological Bondage......Page 385 Circling the World......Page 386 Threading the Needle......Page 387 The Lovers......Page 388 Chapter 12 Sheer Ingenuity......Page 390 Tie-Downs......Page 391 Dinghies and Tenders......Page 394 Mooring and Anchoring......Page 395 Halyards......Page 397 Managing Sails......Page 400 Lifelines and Tethers......Page 401 Appendix: Additional Tables and Graphs......Page 403 Appendix: Soft Shackle......Page 409 Glossary......Page 413 Bibliography......Page 419 Sources and Resources......Page 421 B......Page 426 F......Page 427 L......Page 428 O......Page 429 S......Page 430 T......Page 432 Z......Page 433