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Atticus Update 98: Part 2 — Sunshade!
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Atticus Update 98: Part 2 — Sunshade!

As requested- some more features of our sunshade and a view from the dock!
Atticus Update 97: Choosing Foam for your V-berth. Latex vs. Dryfast
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Atticus Update 97: Choosing Foam for your V-berth. Latex vs. Dryfast

Sadly after 8 months of sleeping on Dry fast foam in our V-berth, it has started to deteriorate, to the point that we have been having difficulty sleeping through the night. After a lot of research and phone calls to foam providers, we have decided to go...
Atticus Update 96: Still Kicking in Key West
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Atticus Update 96: Still Kicking in Key West

We're still kicking! Here's a quick update about what we've been up to and what videos we have in store for you!! Also, we're collecting cruising tips about a good dingy! Any thoughts on a Porta Bote??
Atticus Update 95: The Upside-down Atticus
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Atticus Update 95: The Upside-down Atticus

Monday fun day in the sun! It's time for a little free R&R!
How to Install Sta-Lok fittings
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How to Install Sta-Lok fittings

Swage fittings are frequently cited as the weak link in the standing rigging of a sailboat. Here is a detailed step by step instruction on how to install Sta-Lok terminal end fittings.
Atticus Update 94: Interior Impovements
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Atticus Update 94: Interior Impovements

Jordan has been focusing on a few interior projects to help make Atticus a more comfortable and convenient home by utilizing unused space. Here he gives a description of his improvements.
Atticus Update 93: How to Balance a Gimbaled Stove
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Atticus Update 93: How to Balance a Gimbaled Stove

After purchasing our gimbaled stove over a year ago we were frustrated to find that the stove was not balanced and would not gimbal correctly. In this update Jordan explains his simple solution to balance the stove and improve it's gimbal function.
Atticus update 91: How to Crew on Superyachts
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Atticus update 91: How to Crew on Superyachts

Desiree explains how she entered the world of super yachting after reading the book, The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Yacht Stewardess. Link: http://www.workonayacht.com
Atticus Update 92: Key West Sunset
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Atticus Update 92: Key West Sunset

Jordan takes Atticus out on his own for a quick sunset cruise in Key West.
Atticus Update 90: We Bought Sails!!
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Atticus Update 90: We Bought Sails!!

We pulled the trigger on our Sail order with Super Sailmakers. When they arrive, we'll do a video about our design choices!
Atticus Update 89: Varnishing with Awlbrite
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Atticus Update 89: Varnishing with Awlbrite

Jordan gets some work Varnishing Rocket Launchers for a sports fishing boat. He talks about the benefit of building up the base layer with special clear epoxy (207).
Atticus Update 88: Super Sailmakers measure Atticus for Sails!
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Atticus Update 88: Super Sailmakers measure Atticus for Sails!

We reached out to about 8 different Sail Lofts in Southern Florida to price out our sail pack for circumnavigation. Super Sailmakers were not only the first to get back to us, but they were also the most knowledgeable, personable, and helpful. Meet Bob, wh...
Atticus Update 87: Jordan Goes Aloft for the First Time
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Atticus Update 87: Jordan Goes Aloft for the First Time

Jordan goes aloft for the first time to connect the final piece of rigging, the triatic stay. Hello from up above Atticus!
Atticus Update 86: Sail Loft and Canvas Shop Tour
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Atticus Update 86: Sail Loft and Canvas Shop Tour

Just a quick sneak peak into the sail loft at which Desiree has been apprenticing.
Atticus Update 85: PTFE lifetime thread skipped stitches blues
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Atticus Update 85: PTFE lifetime thread skipped stitches blues

These rainy days have given us a little extra time for Atticus recently, which has been great as we've switched gears to working full time in order to meet our financial goals to finish up this refit! Desiree talks about using PTFE lifetime thread for the ...
Atticus Update 84:  Two Adventures; Sailing and Hiking
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Atticus Update 84: Two Adventures; Sailing and Hiking

Jordan sends an Update from his adventure sailing the classic 70' schooner "Appledore II" down from Maine to Key West while Desiree shows what life on the trail is like hiking to Machu Picchu in Peru!
Atticus Update 83: Stepping the mast
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Atticus Update 83: Stepping the mast

We're one step closer to becoming a sailboat again! Our Masts are up and looking good! Sorry about the limited footage- it was a hectic process! Jordan is off to sea for a delivery and Desiree is holding down the fort in key west!
Atticus update 82: Installing Lofrans Royal Windlass
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Atticus update 82: Installing Lofrans Royal Windlass

Jordan is pumped about our new windlass!! Check out his installation hack! Soon we'll be able to take Atticus out for a spin!
Atticus update 81: how to pick foam for your sailboat cushions
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Atticus update 81: how to pick foam for your sailboat cushions

Desiree has been learning a lot about foam in order to know what materials to use for various projects. Here she explains how high density foam is correlated with high quality, durable foam for heavy use projects. She also explains IFD, or the ILD, and ind...
Atticus Update 80: How to sew an inside corner, buying sails!
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Atticus Update 80: How to sew an inside corner, buying sails!

After 2 weeks of sewing and fiberglass work all day, everyday, we have saved up enough $ to buy sails! Desiree explains a sewing trick she learned the hard way.... By making a lot of mistakes :)
Atticus Update 79: V Berth Cushions Complete!
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Atticus Update 79: V Berth Cushions Complete!

V-berth cushions done! Phew!! Now onto my first paid cushion project! Excited that my new equipment and skills are starting to pay off! +1 for sewing on a sailboat!
Atticus Update 78: Cutting Fabric for our Vberth at the Marina Lounge
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Atticus Update 78: Cutting Fabric for our Vberth at the Marina Lounge

Desiree working in her favorite space, the communal marina lounge. Here she cuts her fabric amongst plush leather furniture and air conditioning. When living on a small boat its the little things that count!
Atticus Update 77: Cutting a Wedge in our V-berth Foam
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Atticus Update 77: Cutting a Wedge in our V-berth Foam

The V-Berth cushions have proven to be Desiree's most challenging sewing project yet. Here she explains her process of cutting the difficult wedge angle into the foam.
Atticus Upate 76: Cutting Foam with an Electric Kitchen Knife
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Atticus Upate 76: Cutting Foam with an Electric Kitchen Knife

After much trial and error, Desiree has some tips on cutting foam using inexpensive tools. Can't wait for the new VBerth cushions! We're using two layers of 3 inch medium firm dry fast open cell foam from Sailrite.
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