Wooden Boats to Build and Use by John Gardner. This John Gardner boatbuilding book contains background essays and construction plans for 15 boats that include three dories, the four-oared gigs American Star and Gernerl Lafayette, a yacht tender and eight powerboats that range from and 18' garvey to a 37' vee-bottom lobsterboat type for commercial or recreational use. As with John Gardner's other books, the plans on the pages may be used to build the boats described. The book also contains discussions of scale half-models, taking off boat lines, specialized techniques in the building of small traditionsl boats, and the future of wooden boats. This paperback, book has 261 pages, 119 illustrations and 67 plans. Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days. MS Regular price: $29.95Sale price: $15.99 Search Windward Model Ships: 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.