"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 HistoryThis 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.