Hi,
I was wondering if anybody knows of good reference material for rigging small gaff rigged boats. I'm looking for general standard practices for selecting blocks / cordage ect.
I'm thinking just basic information like figure 2-1 of the Rigger's Apprentice (my copy is from 1998). I'm sure all the old riggers / sail makers could look at a rig and know instinctively what would be required based on the sail area / design.
I'm not sure if this knowledge has been captured anywhere. I find myself flipping between Skenes/gaff rig handbook/masting and rigging/various chapelle/hand,reef,steer but I haven't really found anything in these books. Masting and Rigging would be fantastic if my boat was greater than 150 tons
I pretty much purchase any books I can get my hands on so please fire away any suggestions.
Cheers,
Mark