John Gardner's work has engaged and inspired more individuals connected with traditional small craft than will ever be counted.--WoodenBoat magazine
Deserves an honored place on the library shelf.--National Fisherman
Poses clear and impassioned means to go from the armchair to the open water via your own boat shop.--Sea History
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.