The Stormsail Manual Book

Item Number: 36202
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James Lowell Grant 50 pp, detailed illus., softcover

Written for those who want to understand and "do" sailmaking. Storm foresails, trysails, and Swedish mainsails are fully described and explained here. One of the most important characteristics of these sails is sturdy construction and the instructions in this manual focus upon that goal.

Contents Include:

INTRODUCTION

1. SAIL DESIGN
  • Developing a Sail Plan
  • Choosing Materials and Using Them
  • Draft and Draft Placement


  • II. SAIL CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES
  • Lofting
  • Panel Placement Sewing
  • Foot Assembly and Sewing Trimming Patches
  • Hemming
  • Luff Reinforcement Finishing


  • Ill. USING YOUR SAIL

    IV.GLOSSARY
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