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Practical Junk Rig: Design, Aerodynamics and Handling
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J. K. McLeod and
H. G. Hasler
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Tiller Pub
Publication date
June 1, 2015
Pages
224
Binding
Paperback
Edition
Reprint
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9781888671421
ISBN-10
1888671424
Dimensions
0.50 by 8.50 by 10.75 in.
Weight
1.40 lbs.
Original list price
$50.00
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The authoritative source used by designers and builders worldwide for designing, building, and sailing a Chinese junk-rig
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This encyclopedic volume synthesizes 25 years of research and development of this unique rig as adapted to Western craft. It is a work that has been welcomed by the growing number of yachtsmen and designers throughout the world who already enjoy the benefits of the junk rig or who wish to do so. Practical Junk Rig examines the design and aerodynamic theory behind junk rigs and discusses how best to sail them. It outlines the rig in detail, the principles that underlie it, considers possible alternative shapes and arrangements and analyzes performance, all assisted by a wealth of detailed line illustrations.Â
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This encyclopedic volume synthesizes 25 years of research and development of this unique rig as adapted to Western craft. It is a work that has been welcomed by the growing number of yachtsmen and designers throughout the world who already enjoy the benefits of the junk rig or who wish to do so. Practical Junk Rig examines the design and aerodynamic theory behind junk rigs and discusses how best to sail them. It outlines the rig in detail, the principles that underlie it, considers possible alternative shapes and arrangements and analyzes performance, all assisted by a wealth of detailed line illustrations.Â
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With H. G. Hasler |
Reprint edition from Tiller Pub (June 1, 2015); titled "Practical Junk Rig: Design, Aerodynamics and Handling"
9781888671421 | details & prices | 224 pages | 8.50 × 10.75 × 0.50 in. | 1.40 lbs | List price $50.00
About: The authoritative source used by designers and builders worldwide for designing, building, and sailing a Chinese junk-rig  This encyclopedic volume synthesizes 25 years of research and development of this unique rig as adapted to Western craft.
About: The authoritative source used by designers and builders worldwide for designing, building, and sailing a Chinese junk-rig  This encyclopedic volume synthesizes 25 years of research and development of this unique rig as adapted to Western craft.
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