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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!
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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!
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!
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!
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 ...
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...!
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.
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
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...
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...
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.
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...
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/...
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.
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!
Atticus Update 21: Desiree Gears up for Spraying Primer
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Atticus Update 21: Desiree Gears up for Spraying Primer
In the spirit of egalitarianism Desiree will be spraying the last coat of primer tomorrow. She's a little nervous...
Atticus Update 20: Boatyard Warrior Back in Action
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Atticus Update 20: Boatyard Warrior Back in Action
The boatyard warrior is back in action! Jordan gives us a status report on the long overdue project of painting the deck! We Just finished filling all of the pinholes on deck with an epoxy filler; now it's time to sand them smooth and scuff up the primer f...
Atticus Update: Desiree’s Back in Town
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Atticus Update: Desiree’s Back in Town
Desiree is back in town after doing some freelance stewardess work in the Bahamas. The last time she saw the boat, it was multi-colored from sanding through 50 years of deck paint! Now Atticus is primed with it's first coat, and the next step is filling pi...
Atticus Update 19: Broken Ankle Blues
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Atticus Update 19: Broken Ankle Blues
Living on a sailboat in a boatyard with a broken leg is less than ideal, but there are a few perks, most notably the electric shopping cart at the grocery store! Check out this quick update on the state of the refit! http://www.Projectatticus.com https:/...

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