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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:/...
Atticus Update 5:  Atlantis!
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Atticus Update 14: Spraying primer
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Atticus Update 14: Spraying primer

Jordan sprays the Awlgrip 545 primer over the decks. Sadly the compressor could hardly keep up and made the process go very SLOW!
Atticus Update 16: New companionway sliding hatch and turtle hatch
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Atticus Update 16: New companionway sliding hatch and turtle hatch

Jordan's father is here to help with some wood projects, primarily the new companionway sliding hatch and accompanying turtle hatch.
Atticus Update 10: Quick coat of primer
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Atticus Update 10: Quick coat of primer

Jordan seals his fairing projects with Awlgrip 545 primer!
Atticus Update 9: Fiberglassing the deck repair
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Atticus Update 9: Fiberglassing the deck repair

Jordan explains how to fiberglass over a repair.
Atticus Update 8: Discovering rotten balsa core
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Atticus Update 8: Discovering rotten balsa core

Jordan reveals some pretty nasty rotten balsa core in our cockpit. Check our other Atticus Updates to see how to fix this problem.
Atticus Update 7: Fixing delaminated deck areas
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Atticus Update 7: Fixing delaminated deck areas

Fiberglass decks can delaminate from their core over time even if the core is dry. Here is how to fix that problem.
Atticus Update 13: Forward Hatch finished product
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Atticus Update 13: Forward Hatch finished product

The forward hatch is finished and looks great!
Atticus Update 12: Forward hatch sealant strategy
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Atticus Update 12: Forward hatch sealant strategy

Making a waterproof forward hatch is not a simple as it may seem. Jordan explains how to properly seal a new hatch that will be exposed to the elements.
Atticus Update 6: Fairing the side decks smooth
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Atticus Update 6: Fairing the side decks smooth

When refitting an old boat the decks may need a lot of fairing to bring them back to looking like new after years of abuse. After a couple deck repairs, much fairing is needed. Check out just how flat fairing can get!
Atticus Update 11: Constructing the forward hatch!
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Atticus Update 11: Constructing the forward hatch!

With half inch Lexan and a varnished teak frame this new forward hatch that my father and I have fabricated will be both strong and beautiful.
Atticus update 18: Fairing the Cabin Top
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Atticus update 18: Fairing the Cabin Top

Making fiberglass look smooth and shiny is no easy feat. Check out how much effort a nice surface takes to achieve.
Atticus Update 17: Sanding primer and Turtle Hatch progress
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Atticus Update 17: Sanding primer and Turtle Hatch progress

There is a LOT of sanding to do before we can apply the topcoat over the primer. As I sand away my father is finishing up our new companionway hatch and turtle hatch!
Atticus Update 15: All new primer in the Morning
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Atticus Update 15: All new primer in the Morning

The morning after spraying all new primer on the deck, Atticus looks amazing underway during the sunrise!
Atticus Update 4: and then there was one, for a month
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Atticus Update 4: and then there was one, for a month

Desiree is heading off to work in the Bahamas for a month! Time to make that money.
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