Paperback. Pub Date :2012-05-11 Pages: 256 Language: English Publisher: Dover Publications A maritime expert offers boating and yachting enthusiasts a complete course in rigging. working. and maintaining a ship The perfect shipboard reference. this volume is packed. with useful hands-on information: sailors tools. basic knots. and useful hitches; handsewing and canvas work; and dozens of other topics important to safety. economy. and efficiency Over 100 illustrations..