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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...
Atticus Update 98: We made a sunshade!
Hi guys! It has been a while since our last post so I wanted to just give you all a quick update and show off my new sunshade! I made it using Julie Gifford's design in her book "Canvas for Cruisers"
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.
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.
Atticus Update 92: Key West Sunset
Jordan takes Atticus out on his own for a quick sunset cruise in Key West.
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).
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!
Atticus Update 86: Sail Loft and Canvas Shop Tour
Just a quick sneak peak into the sail loft at which Desiree has been apprenticing.
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 ...
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 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 :)
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 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!
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 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!
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!
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...
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