Edward B. Horstman is the designer of the Tri-Star trimarans. As such, he has done everything he writes about in this book more than once. He has been building boats since he was 13 (a 13’6” kayak) and multihulls since 1961. His intention in writing Trimaran Construction was to aid the amateur boat builder by suggesting to him ways of approaching and completing all phases of boat building. Contents: Who Can Build; Materials and Methods of Construction; Preparation To Build – Tools and Shelter; Strongback – Jig Construction; Frames, Daggerboard Cases and Centerboard Case – Con-struction and Installation; Plywood Methods of Hull Construction – Cold Mold – Sheet Ply – Stapling; Fiberglass Introduction and Application; Foam Fiber-glass Sandwich Construction; Removing Hulls From Strongback; Joining of the Hulls; Cabin Decking – Cabin Sole; Insulating Your Boat For Cold- and Warm-Weather Sailing; Interior Con-struction; Exterior Fitting Out; Rudder Construction; Engine Selection and Installation. Spars and Rigging; Fuel Systems; Water Systems; Stoves; Electrical Systems; Refrigeration; Ventilation; Boat Fastenings – Glue, Boat Nails, Screws and Bolts; Lumber and Plywood Selection; Painting; Haul-Out and Moving; Detailed Marine Survey.