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Atticus Update 45: Last Weeks in the Boatyard
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Atticus Update 45: Last Weeks in the Boatyard
This may be our last week in the boatyard! With all of our dirtiest projects coming to an end we will hopefully move to a marina soon, but to make that happen Jordan is putting in some overtime to finish up our last boatyard projects.
  • Jul 22, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:41
Atticus Update 44: Jordan Visits Desiree in La Paz, Mexico
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Atticus Update 44: Jordan Visits Desiree in La Paz, Mexico
Though we've spent the majority of the last year covered in bottom paint, fiberglass, bronze and wood dust, paint and epoxy, we are lucky enough to share a couple days of luxury in La Paz, Mexico while Desiree works on a 150 ft. Charter yacht out here! Sto...
  • Jul 19, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:24
Atticus Update 43: Cockpit Coamings Installed!
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Atticus Update 43: Cockpit Coamings Installed!
Progress! Installed the cockpit coamings and winch bases! 50+ year old wood trim has never looked this good!
  • Jul 18, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:02:16
Atticus Update 41: Hull to Deck Joint Repairs
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Atticus Update 41: Hull to Deck Joint Repairs
Jordan is finally back to work on Atticus after a month of working a "real" job. Check out what's next on the project list, including patching up some delaminated areas in the hull to deck joint.
  • Jul 17, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:02:23
Atticus Update 40: Desiree’s day off in La Paz Mexico
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Atticus Update 40: Desiree’s day off in La Paz Mexico
Swimming with whale sharks and exploring beaches along the coast of la Paz, Mexico makes some time away from Atticus bearable, but I can't wait for the day when we can sail Atticus to places like this!
  • Jul 16, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:02
Atticus Update 39: Getting my Captain’s License Online
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Atticus Update 39: Getting my Captain’s License Online
Studying via iPad, over 3G internet, listening to lectures on the stereo, all on a sailboat built in 1963! Where tech and classic construction unite! As soon as I'm certified, I'll become Captain of a sunset and snorkel charter sailboat in Key West to help...
  • Jul 15, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:21
Atticus Update 38: Bending Teak
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Atticus Update 38: Bending Teak
After sitting in the steam box for almost 3 hours we now bend the teak to the plywood pattern which we traced from Atticus' gunwale.
  • Jul 14, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:04
Atticus Update 37: Steam Bending Wood
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Atticus Update 37: Steam Bending Wood
Yeeeehhaaaaa! Check out our hillbilly Atticus steam box! This is the first step in bending our new teak cap rails.
  • Jul 13, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:02:03
Atticus Update 42: Caprail #Fail
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Atticus Update 42: Caprail #Fail
At best refitting Atticus has been 2 steps forward 1 step back. Today was more of a 3 steps back kind of day. Split scarfing on my cap rail project and the beginnings of bowsprit fabrication.
  • Jul 12, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:46
Atticus Update 36: Desiree Says Hello from St Martin
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Atticus Update 36: Desiree Says Hello from St Martin
How do we sponsor our refit and future circumnavigation plans in our twenties? One great source of income has been working on superyachts. Desiree drops us a line from the Caribbean where she has been island hopping on a charter boat for the last two weeks...
  • Jul 12, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:40
Atticus Update 35: Teak Wood Restoration Progress
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Atticus Update 35: Teak Wood Restoration Progress
Jordan shows us the restored teak pieces (including winch blocks, combing blocks, and cockpit combing) that he's been working on. Next step: varnish!
  • Jul 11, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:02:21
Atticus Update 34: Applying Awlbrite to the Companionway Wood
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Atticus Update 34: Applying Awlbrite to the Companionway Wood
Last step of our companionway woodworking project is applying AwlBrite! Check it out!
  • Jul 10, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:32
Atticus Update 33: Restoring Wooden Winch Blocks on our 1963 Allied Seawind
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Atticus Update 33: Restoring Wooden Winch Blocks on our 1963 Allied Seawind
Check out the original exterior wood work! This 50 year old piece has aged about as well as Atticus herself and with a little TLC will look as good as new!
  • Jul 09, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:51
Atticus Update 32: Last day of Sanding! Finishing up our Non Skid Project!
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Atticus Update 32: Last day of Sanding! Finishing up our Non Skid Project!
It's crazy to see the deck totally transform as we take each step forward. From re-coreing, to fairing, to spraying primer and topcoat, and finally to applying non-skid! Today we finish up our last segment! Last day of sanding... (at least until the next ...
  • Jul 08, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:18
Atticus Update 31: Applying Non Skid to the Decks!
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Atticus Update 31: Applying Non Skid to the Decks!
Here we go! We've taped off sections of the deck and are working together to roll the awlgrip paint and scatter the GripTex coarse particles on the wet paint. So far so good...!
  • Jul 07, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:25
Atticus Update 30: NonSkid Strategy
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Atticus Update 30: NonSkid Strategy
We mapped out our deck so that we can strategically prep and apply nonskid particles over the next couple of days. We'll be using Awlgrip paint and coarse GripTex nonskid particles.
  • Jul 06, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:20
Atticus Update 29: Locker Doors, Companionway, and Turtle Hatch Progress
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Atticus Update 29: Locker Doors, Companionway, and Turtle Hatch Progress
Desiree finished spraying topcoat on the cockpit locker doors, and Jordan is working on varnishing the companionway wood and priming the turtle hatch. She's going to be pretty! http://www.Facebook.com/TheProjectAtticus http://www.projectatticus.com
  • Jul 05, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:59
Atticus Update 28: Epoxying the New Companionway Sliding Hatch
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Atticus Update 28: Epoxying the New Companionway Sliding Hatch
To seal our new companionway sliding hatch we decided on using West Systems Special Clear Hardener. This will offer a long lasting, durable seal, protecting the wood from weathering caused by water, while working simultaneously as a strong base for our pol...
  • Jul 05, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:00
Atticus Update 27: Priming the Turtle Hatch
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Atticus Update 27: Priming the Turtle Hatch
Spraying the second coat of Awlgrip 545 primer to our custom made Turtle Hatch. The first coat was mixed with 40% reducer to allow for the primer to soak into the pores of the wood. This coat was reduced 20% to allow for a relatively smooth finish and ulti...
  • Jul 04, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:20
Atticus Update 26: Painting the Bulwarks
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Atticus Update 26: Painting the Bulwarks
Applying our final coat of Awl Grip Topcoat to the Bulwarks. This is our last coat of gloss before we can get started with the Non-Skid.
  • Jul 04, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:51
Atticus Update 25: Painting the Deck Continues!
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Atticus Update 25: Painting the Deck Continues!
We are back everybody! After a short hiatus (Jordan's Ankle has been healing and Desiree has been in the Caribbean working as a freelance stewardess on a 154ft yacht previously called Ohana) we are back to work with full steam ahead! On the To Do List this...
  • Jun 04, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:27
Atticus Update 24: Topcoat Sprayed!
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Atticus Update 24: Topcoat Sprayed!
Great news! We finished spraying the topcoat and it looks great! The stars aligned and weather, equipment, and nearby boats all were favorable. The finish looks excellent with no hick-ups. I almost can't believe it! Such a relief. http://www.Facebook.com/...
  • Jun 03, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:02
Atticus Update 23: Waiting for a Weather Window to Spray Topcoat
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Atticus Update 23: Waiting for a Weather Window to Spray Topcoat
The wind just might ruin the weekend, as we were looking forward to finally spraying topcoat! We are soooo close! Jordan breaks down the weather situation.
  • Jun 02, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:02:08
Atticus Update 22: Desiree Sprays Primer
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Atticus Update 22: Desiree Sprays Primer
Desiree sprays the final coat of primer (Alwgrip 545 Epoxy Primer) and does an excellent job! Check out the spray master in action!
  • Jun 01, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:53
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