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Atticus Update 64: Making new settee cushions
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Atticus Update 64: Making new settee cushions
Desiree starts her next project, sewing the new settee cushions! With Desiree learning the ropes of sewing she is starting with the settee back cushions to allow for mistakes on a less important aspect of the settees. The foam has been cut and extra pieces...
  • Sep 07, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:02:23
Atticus Update 66: Calculating wire size for standing rigging
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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...
  • Sep 08, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:04:56
Atticus Update 67: Modifying gussets for new chainplates
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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.
  • Sep 08, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:03:33
Atticus Update 65: Settee Cushions Done!
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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?
  • Sep 09, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:56
Atticus Update 68: Installing the New Mast Track
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Atticus Update 68: Installing the New Mast Track
Here's the process to install one bolt on our new mast track ! Only one hundred and seventy nine to go...
  • Sep 09, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:03:32
Atticus Update 69: V Berth Tour and Foam Talk!
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Atticus Update 69: V Berth Tour and Foam Talk!
We can't wait to get rid of our moldy foam and make proper v-berth cushions! Quick tour of my favorite little space in the world!
  • Sep 10, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:04:53
Atticus Update 70: How We Make Money to Sponsor or Dream to Sail Around the World
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Atticus Update 70: How We Make Money to Sponsor or Dream to Sail Around the World
How can we afford to refit our sailboat for circumnavigation without high paying, steady careers? We make our money working tourist charters in the keys. Check out our office!
  • Sep 10, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:42
Atticus Update 71: First V Berth Foam Cushion Dry Fit
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Atticus Update 71: First V Berth Foam Cushion Dry Fit
It's Desiree's big day! We finally dry fitted our first v-berth Foam cushion and it fits like a glove! We're using two layers of 3-inch medium firm Dry Fast Foam which we bought online from Sailrite.
  • Sep 11, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:02:12
Atticus Update 72: Manatees on our Way to Work
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Atticus Update 72: Manatees on our Way to Work
On our way to work this morning we came across some trouble makers!
  • Sep 11, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:02
Atticus Update 73: Wooden Cutting Board
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Atticus Update 73: Wooden Cutting Board
Check out the new custom made cutting board! Hand crafted by Jordan's father, it's going to be a huge space saver for our small galley. (The Red-looking wood is padauk, an exotic wood from Africa)
  • Sep 12, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:02:59
Atticus Update 74: Mast Tampon
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Atticus Update 74: Mast Tampon
Introducing the Mast Tampon! In order to keep the wires in our mast from hitting the inner walls and making an obnoxious clanking sound when the boat rolls, we shoved foam into the mast at 5 foot intervals. Check out the process.
  • Sep 12, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:02:29
Atticus Update 75: Chainplates Polished
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Atticus Update 75: Chainplates Polished
One of the last steps before installing the chainplates is polishing. It is a tedious and time consuming job but it is a worth while long term investment to prevent corrosion on the rig's most vulnerable members.
  • Sep 13, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:02:12
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.
  • Sep 13, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:03:52
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.
  • Sep 14, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:54
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!
  • Sep 14, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:08
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!
  • Sep 16, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:05:43
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 :)
  • Oct 01, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:05:25
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...
  • Oct 21, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:05:37
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!
  • Oct 29, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:02:58
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!
  • Nov 03, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:03:18
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!
  • Dec 15, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:02:09
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 ...
  • Jan 24, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:03:34
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.
  • Jan 25, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:42
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!
  • Jan 27, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:05
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...
  • Jan 28, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:37
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).
  • Jan 31, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:02:53
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!
  • Feb 07, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:06:41
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.
  • Mar 01, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:55
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
  • Mar 02, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:04:47
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.
  • Mar 04, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:58
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.
  • Mar 07, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:09:02
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.
  • Mar 12, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:22:18
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!
  • Mar 14, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:26
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??
  • May 18, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:05:27
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...
  • Jun 13, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:07:15
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!
  • Oct 04, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:03:30

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