<p><i>"John Gardner's work has engaged and inspired more individuals connected with traditional small craft than will ever be counted."--</i>WoodenBoat <i>magazine</i></p><p><i>"Deserves an honored place on the library shelf."--</i>National Fisherman</p><p><i>"Poses clear and impassioned means to go from the armchair to the open water via your own boat shop."--</i>Sea History</p><p>This big, handsome legacy volume contains all the plans, measurements, and directions needed to build any of 47 beautiful small boats for oar, sail, or motor.</p>