Ed Horstman designs started in 1960 with the TRI-STAR 40. TRI-STAR 40 was the first Trimaran to race in the Multihull Transpack race to Hawaii in 1966; taking second place. TORTUGA TOO, a TRI-STAR 39 similar to the design pictured above was the first Trimaran (Sept 1979) to sail from east to west around Cape Horn, experiencing 100 mph winds. Crewed by Husband and Wife how previsly build a TRI-STAR 35 and sailed it to Africa and decided to build the first and larger TRI-STAR 39.You will find builder pictures of the 38-42-43MC “Family” of Tri’s in the photo section which show TRI-STARS fine hull lines, spaces interiors, and spaces workable decks, comfortable doghouse. Typical features found on all TRI-STARS and designs that home builders from almost all professions and both genders have build and sailed the world around.

Ed Horstman has drawn plans so they are easy to read by the first time builder. Plans cover all construction steps and include Full Hull Patterns along with my book Trimaran and Catamaran Construction. TRI-STAR hull building methods maybe either, Double Diagonal Plywood (DDP) or Foam Fiberglass Sandwich Construction (FFGC). Both building methods are covered fully in the plans and Tri-Cat construction book. For those planning to build using FFGC I include my FFGC book with plans. There are TRI-STAR designs sailing today  that were build in late 60,s and 70,s using both methods of construction that still impress their new owners (most I know of is 4)  with their performance and as always their accommodations.

Ed Horstman has over 45 TRI-STAR Trimaran or Catamaran designs you too can build from a selection of Trimaran plans from 18ft. to 104ft. and Catamaran plans from 14ft to 55ft. For more information and details then on my web site see my Catalog and or Study Plans.  "I am sure you will find a TRI-STAR design you will enjoy building and become one of the many satisfied TRI-STAR owners sailing the world over.    Happy Sailing Ed Horstman."

Books by Ed Horstman:

1. CATALOG OF TRI-STAR TRIMARAN AND CATAMARAN DESIGNS  76 pages
Drawings, Photos, Model specifications, Construction data of all Ed Horstman designs.

2. TRIMARAN AND CATAMARAN CONSTRUCTION  274 pages
Covers all stages of construction and clarifies building. Book is part of plans over 18 ft.

3. FOAM FIBERGLASS SANDWICH CONSTRUCTION  96 pages
A book for the first time builder. Explaining and showing all construction steps and joint lay-ups.

4. TRIMARAN AND CATAMARAN SAILING  192 pages
I designed TRI-STAR 40 as a first time sailor so a informative book for the first time builder, sailor.