Sail and Rig Tuning

Sail Trim & Rig Tune - Quick Guide from WEST MARINE
On the water, when questions arise, there's no time to search through an exhaustive manual. The Captain's Quick Guides provide all the answers--fast. Based on the world's largest boating library, this laminated Quick Guide presents 14 color panels of authoritative, concise information on sail trim and rig tuning, designed for onboard quick reference.
$8.95 $5.95

Start Powerboating Right! from U.S. SAILING
US SAILING has published a new book entitled Start Powerboating Right! Covering the basics for safe and proficient powerboating, this book guides beginning powerboaters through engine systems, boathandling skills, equipment and requirements, navigation rules, launching and trailering, emergencies, and more. 5" x 10.
$19.95

Sealoc Turnbuckle Handle Kit from RONSTAN
Laughably superior to homemade products used on some Melges 24s and Ultimate 20s or Vise Grip and metric box-end wrench (which I tend to drop in the water) for these critical everyday sport boat rig tunes. " Optimize rig tension in any conditions, anytime Optimize rig tension in any conditions, anytime to improve sailing efficiency. The lower handle, in 316 stainless, fits onto the coupling nut of the turnbuckle with a self-locking collar for easy adjustment and repositioning.
$45.31

Heavy Weather Sailing, 6th Edition from MCGRAW HILL
Essential information boaters need--onboard and at their fingertips when sailing in rough water. This book contains authoritative, concise information on a critical topic, designed for onboard quick reference.
$39.95

3/16" Wire, 5/16" Pin Dia., 8-5/8" Min. Length, 11-3/16" Max. Length, 4950lb. Breaking Strength from RONSTAN
" Sealoc calibrated turnbuckles allow you to set rig tension precisely and with repeatability using an easy-to-read scale on the side of the turnbuckle barrel. Integral toggle prevents off-axis loads on either wire or turnbuckle body. Bronze coupling nut eliminates galling, Sealoc calibrated turnbuckles allow you to set rig tension precisely and with repeatability using an easy-to-read scale on the side of the turnbuckle barrel. Bronze coupling nut eliminates galling, thread seizure .
$74.59

1/8" Wire, 1/4" Pin Dia., 7-1/16" Min. Length, 9-1/4" Max. Length, 3590lb. Breaking Strength from RONSTAN
" Sealoc calibrated turnbuckles allow you to set rig tension precisely and with repeatability using an easy-to-read scale on the side of the turnbuckle barrel. Integral toggle prevents off-axis loads on either wire or turnbuckle body. Bronze coupling nut eliminates galling, Sealoc calibrated turnbuckles allow you to set rig tension precisely and with repeatability using an easy-to-read scale on the side of the turnbuckle barrel. Bronze coupling nut eliminates galling, thread seizure .
$64.34

Cruising Chef - 2nd Edition from PARADISE CAY
Now in an expanded and revised second edition, Michael Greenwald's The Cruising Chef Cookbook continuous to offer nautical wisdom, hundreds of ships and words of wisdom, short stories and vignettes on sailing, as well as well as enticing recipes perfectly suited to enhance the joy of sailing, from boating on rivers and lakes to nautical ventures on the high seas. Paradise Cay Publications.
$19.95

3/16" Wire, 3/8" Pin Dia., 9-7/16" Min. Length, 12-9/16" Max. Length, 7370lb. Breaking Strength from RONSTAN
" Sealoc calibrated turnbuckles allow you to set rig tension precisely and with repeatability using an easy-to-read scale on the side of the turnbuckle barrel. Integral toggle prevents off-axis loads on either wire or turnbuckle body. Bronze coupling nut eliminates galling, Sealoc calibrated turnbuckles allow you to set rig tension precisely and with repeatability using an easy-to-read scale on the side of the turnbuckle barrel. Bronze coupling nut eliminates galling, thread seizure .
$87.04

The Complete Sailor: Learnign the Art of Sailing from BOOKS
The Complete Sailor goes beyond other learn-to-sail books to cover navigation, boat design, and seamanship. Encyclopedic in scope yet warm in style, in conveys the magic as well as the techniques of sailing. Among other topics covered: Anchoring, Ropework, Rigging, Weather, Rules of the road, Trailering, Working the winds. The Complete Sailor takes you from the first sail to a mastery of small-boat handling.
$15.95

Complete Book of Fisherman's Knots, Fishing Rigs, and How to from BOOKS
Bob McNally's Complete Book of Fisherman's Knots, Fishing Rigs, and How to Use Them Presenting all known knots and fishing rigs of practical value. Includes nearly 200 knots and rigs for all fresh and saltwater fishing. Knots for spinning, baitcasting, trolling, and fly fishing. Connections for wire cable. Detailed knot tying and fish rig making from A to Z. Filled with over 600 illustrations. Paperback.
$19.99

Handbook of Offshore Cruising from BOOKS
Howard's substantial guide to bluewater sailing has been revised by Doane, editor of Sail Magazine. The book's first part describes the boat, with discussion of how to build or buy a boat, how to choose the rig, construction materials, and the layout of the deck, cockpit and cabin. trip planning, provisioning, psychological aspects of cruising, routine at sea); activities in port (e. heavy weather procedures, maintenance and repairs, security). Fourteen useful appendices are included. Doane.
$45.00