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Atticus Update 65: Settee Cushions Done!
My second sewing project, complete! Introducing our newly upholstered settee cushions! What do you think?
Atticus Update 67: Modifying gussets for new chainplates
Before installing our new chainplates we decided to modify the existing gussets to a stronger design that would allow for easier inspection of the chainplates, a necessity when sailing long term in the tropics. Watch to see how we did it.
Atticus Update 66: Calculating wire size for standing rigging
Jordan freshens up on his high school math to calculate what wire size we should order for our new standing rigging. After attempting to sort through the many personal opinions on appropriate wire size for Atticus, Jordan decided to study up on the scantli...
Atticus Update 63: Fastening hardware to the masts
After removing all the hardware from our old masts, removing corrosion, and cleaning the aluminum Jordan now re-installs the old hardware and many new pieces. In order to reduce corrosion between dissimilar metals we used a combination of Lock Tight and T...
Atticus Update 61: Desiree’s new favorite sewing tool – Hot Knife
With Desiree learning through trial, error, and research she has made a lot of progress on her sewing skills and has found her new favorite tool, a hot knife. Here she explains how hot knives can save time and frustration for the do-it-yourself sewer.
Atticus Update 59: Curtains – First sewing project complete
After getting back from our California adventure Desiree got back to work on making new curtains. This is the first of many sewing projects that Desiree will be tackling including new settee cushions and new V-berth cushions. It was a great learning experi...
Atticus Update 60: Desiree’s first time captaining a sailboat
As we have been refitting Atticus we have in our free time sailing O'Day 22s from the Key West Sailing Club to train Desiree on how to sail. After many days on the water this is Desiree's first time captaining and she kills it!
Atticus Update 56: Motorcycle trip to Yosemite
Instead of Selling Jordan's motorcycle and returning to Key West we decided to take Lucile (the bike) out for one last epic ride to one of California's most beautiful destinations, Yosemite National Park. Here we are at one of our campsites enjoying a quie...
Atticus Update 57: View of Half Dome
Half Dome, one of Yosemite's most iconic peaks, was on the top of our list to hike. But instead of suffering the tedious permit process we decided to hike the opposing peak, North Dome, for the best view of Half Dome in the valley.
Atticus Update 54: Desiree’s Mom is taking over in the Galley!
Desiree's mom takes over in the galley! Marina life is pretty awesome!
Atticus Update 51: Installing Teak Handrails with Bed-It Butyl Tape
Today we installed teak handrails and sealed them to the cabin top with bed-it butyl tape! Not nearly as messy or stressful as installing and sealing our newly fabricated cap and rub rails with sikaflex!