The Boat Builder Series by Oliver Optic (William T. Adams)

Published by Lee and Shepard
1. All Adrift; or, The Goldwing Club (Copyright 1882/ title page 1883)
2. Snug Harbor; or, The Champlain Mechanics (Copyright 1882)
3. Square and Compasses; or, Building the House (Copyright 1884)
4. Stem to Stern; or, Building the Boat (Copyright 1885/ title page 1886)
5. All Taut; or, Rigging the Boat (Copyright 1886/ title page 1887)
6. Ready About; or, Sailing the Boat  

Format 1. Volumes 1-6 (First editions)
Cloth. Red, brown, green, gold seen. Picture of Optic on the cover with gilt title on the cover and the spine. Several full page illustrations. 7" x 5"
This format was published at least until 1896.

Format 2.
Cloth. Mustard. Sailboat on the cover. Gilt series name.
This format contained only reprints and was published beginning in 1897.