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We’re Finally Cruising!! Project Atticus Season 2

We're Jordan and Desiree. We spent 3 years fixing up Atticus, our 1963 Allied Seawind 30, and now we're finally sailing around the world on a budget and working along the way to make ends meet. We believe you don't need a lot of money to follow your dreams...

Dec 12, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:34

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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