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Atticus Update 63: Fastening hardware to the masts
After removing all the hardware from our old masts, removing corrosion, and cleaning the aluminum Jordan now re-installs the old hardware and many new pieces. In order to reduce corrosion between dissimilar metals we used a combination of Lock Tight and T...
Atticus Update 61: Desiree’s new favorite sewing tool – Hot Knife
With Desiree learning through trial, error, and research she has made a lot of progress on her sewing skills and has found her new favorite tool, a hot knife. Here she explains how hot knives can save time and frustration for the do-it-yourself sewer.
Atticus Update 59: Curtains – First sewing project complete
After getting back from our California adventure Desiree got back to work on making new curtains. This is the first of many sewing projects that Desiree will be tackling including new settee cushions and new V-berth cushions. It was a great learning experi...
Atticus Update 60: Desiree’s first time captaining a sailboat
As we have been refitting Atticus we have in our free time sailing O'Day 22s from the Key West Sailing Club to train Desiree on how to sail. After many days on the water this is Desiree's first time captaining and she kills it!
Atticus Update 56: Motorcycle trip to Yosemite
Instead of Selling Jordan's motorcycle and returning to Key West we decided to take Lucile (the bike) out for one last epic ride to one of California's most beautiful destinations, Yosemite National Park. Here we are at one of our campsites enjoying a quie...
Atticus Update 57: View of Half Dome
Half Dome, one of Yosemite's most iconic peaks, was on the top of our list to hike. But instead of suffering the tedious permit process we decided to hike the opposing peak, North Dome, for the best view of Half Dome in the valley.
Atticus Update 54: Desiree’s Mom is taking over in the Galley!
Desiree's mom takes over in the galley! Marina life is pretty awesome!
Atticus Update 51: Installing Teak Handrails with Bed-It Butyl Tape
Today we installed teak handrails and sealed them to the cabin top with bed-it butyl tape! Not nearly as messy or stressful as installing and sealing our newly fabricated cap and rub rails with sikaflex!
Atticus Update 50: Learning how to sew on a Sailboat
Check out our new slip and work shed! Desiree just received her Sailrite ultrafeed in the mail and is excited to tear into it! New curtains, here we come! Any beginners words of wisdom from veteran sewers out there?
Atticus Update 47: Moving our Stuff to the Marina!
After 1 year and 4 months in the boatyard, 4 trips to the urgent care center, roughly 300 trips to west marine, a couple emotional breakdowns, and countless mistakes, we're finally wrapping up our messy projects and moving to a marina where we can finish o...
Atticus Update 46: Jordan Bends the Transom Teak
Check out Jordan's strategy for bending the Carpal Teak for the Transom!
Atticus Update 34: Applying Awlbrite to the Companionway Wood
Last step of our companionway woodworking project is applying AwlBrite! Check it out!
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 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...