SOLD OUT Classic Small Craft You Can Build by John Gardner The 16 designs Joh Gardner selected for this book emphasize skiffs-flat-bottom, transom-stern craft for man purposes, but also includes the ancient Gaspe Flat, the Maine Reach Boat, two peapods, three handsom dory varieties and an early power dory. He also explains how to balance the rig of a small sailboat, consider the suitability of strip planking for the home boatbuilder and introduces readers to such classic designs as the Amesbury skiff. Classic Small Craft You Can Build includes all the design informatin needed for laying out and building these boats. Each chapter contains a complete set of plans, printed large enough to be read easily. Building procedures are explained step-by-step, making the process easy to follow for novice and expert alike. This paperback has 194 pages,37 illustrations, and 66 plans. |
Our model ships make a perfect gift. They are not model kits but are delivered ready to display. Only the masts are stowed securely in the packaging. Step-by-step instructions allow anyone to rig the vessel in less than 15 minutes. Imagine how great they will look on a mantle or desk. |