This book from 1910 was, alongside the famous boatbuilding by Brix, the go-to manual for self-builders and yacht sailors of that time. It was a true bestseller that had to be reissued repeatedly to meet the high demand. The book is similarly comprehensive as Brix's work, but it is more geared towards amateurs and self-builders, explaining the fundamentals of boatbuilding and the associated crafts from the ground up. There are no gaps in content; everything from paddle boats to cruising yachts, racing boats, and touring vessels is clearly presented in about 400 pages. The book is supported by numerous diagrams and illustrations of well-known ship types, such as those from the legendary shipyard Abeking and Rasmussen. It also covers boat maintenance, rigging, sails, and much more, including the construction of an ice yacht.