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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.
Atticus Update 92: Key West Sunset
Jordan takes Atticus out on his own for a quick sunset cruise in Key West.
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!
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!
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!
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...
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!
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.
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.
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.
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)
Atticus Update 72: Manatees on our Way to Work
On our way to work this morning we came across some trouble makers!
Atticus Update 65: Settee Cushions Done!
My second sewing project, complete! Introducing our newly upholstered settee cushions! What do you think?
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.