Watch Sailing & Boating Adventures Around the World tagged “Project atticus”

Atticus Update 40: Desiree’s day off in La Paz Mexico

Swimming with whale sharks and exploring beaches along the coast of la Paz, Mexico makes some time away from Atticus bearable, but I can't wait for the day when we can sail Atticus to places like this!

Jul 16, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:02

Atticus Update 38: Bending Teak

After sitting in the steam box for almost 3 hours we now bend the teak to the plywood pattern which we traced from Atticus' gunwale.

Jul 14, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:04

Atticus Update 37: Steam Bending Wood

Yeeeehhaaaaa! Check out our hillbilly Atticus steam box! This is the first step in bending our new teak cap rails.

Jul 13, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:03

Atticus Update 42: Caprail #Fail

At best refitting Atticus has been 2 steps forward 1 step back. Today was more of a 3 steps back kind of day. Split scarfing on my cap rail project and the beginnings of bowsprit fabrication.

Jul 12, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:46

Atticus Update 36: Desiree Says Hello from St Martin

How do we sponsor our refit and future circumnavigation plans in our twenties? One great source of income has been working on superyachts. Desiree drops us a line from the Caribbean where she has been island hopping on a charter boat for the last two weeks...

Jul 12, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:40

Atticus Update 35: Teak Wood Restoration Progress

Jordan shows us the restored teak pieces (including winch blocks, combing blocks, and cockpit combing) that he's been working on. Next step: varnish!

Jul 11, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:21

Atticus Update 34: Applying Awlbrite to the Companionway Wood

Last step of our companionway woodworking project is applying AwlBrite! Check it out!

Jul 10, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:32

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 ...

Jul 08, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:18

Atticus Update 31: Applying Non Skid to the Decks!

Here we go! We've taped off sections of the deck and are working together to roll the awlgrip paint and scatter the GripTex coarse particles on the wet paint. So far so good...!

Jul 07, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:25

Atticus Update 30: NonSkid Strategy

We mapped out our deck so that we can strategically prep and apply nonskid particles over the next couple of days. We'll be using Awlgrip paint and coarse GripTex nonskid particles.

Jul 06, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:20

Atticus Update 29: Locker Doors, Companionway, and Turtle Hatch Progress

Desiree finished spraying topcoat on the cockpit locker doors, and Jordan is working on varnishing the companionway wood and priming the turtle hatch. She's going to be pretty! http://www.Facebook.com/TheProjectAtticus http://www.projectatticus.com

Jul 05, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:59

Atticus Update 28: Epoxying the New Companionway Sliding Hatch

To seal our new companionway sliding hatch we decided on using West Systems Special Clear Hardener. This will offer a long lasting, durable seal, protecting the wood from weathering caused by water, while working simultaneously as a strong base for our pol...

Jul 05, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:00

Atticus Update 26: Painting the Bulwarks

Applying our final coat of Awl Grip Topcoat to the Bulwarks. This is our last coat of gloss before we can get started with the Non-Skid.

Jul 04, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:51

Atticus Update 25: Painting the Deck Continues!

We are back everybody! After a short hiatus (Jordan's Ankle has been healing and Desiree has been in the Caribbean working as a freelance stewardess on a 154ft yacht previously called Ohana) we are back to work with full steam ahead! On the To Do List this...

Jun 04, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:27

Atticus Update 24: Topcoat Sprayed!

Great news! We finished spraying the topcoat and it looks great! The stars aligned and weather, equipment, and nearby boats all were favorable. The finish looks excellent with no hick-ups. I almost can't believe it! Such a relief. http://www.Facebook.com/...

Jun 03, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:02

Atticus Update 23: Waiting for a Weather Window to Spray Topcoat

The wind just might ruin the weekend, as we were looking forward to finally spraying topcoat! We are soooo close! Jordan breaks down the weather situation.

Jun 02, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:08

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...

May 31, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:49

Atticus Update 20: Boatyard Warrior Back in Action

The boatyard warrior is back in action! Jordan gives us a status report on the long overdue project of painting the deck! We Just finished filling all of the pinholes on deck with an epoxy filler; now it's time to sand them smooth and scuff up the primer f...

May 30, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:04

Atticus Update: Desiree’s Back in Town

Desiree is back in town after doing some freelance stewardess work in the Bahamas. The last time she saw the boat, it was multi-colored from sanding through 50 years of deck paint! Now Atticus is primed with it's first coat, and the next step is filling pi...

May 30, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:17

Atticus Update 19: Broken Ankle Blues

Living on a sailboat in a boatyard with a broken leg is less than ideal, but there are a few perks, most notably the electric shopping cart at the grocery store! Check out this quick update on the state of the refit! http://www.Projectatticus.com https:/...

May 30, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:58

Atticus update 1: sanding the deck

Jordan shows his progress sanding and prepping the deck for painting.

Sep 10, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:44

Introducing Atticus Updates

The first in a new video series consisting of short and simple videos which we will update regularly so you can follow along with the daily progress of the Atticus refit.

Sep 10, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:31

Buying our Dream Sailboat | S01E03

We're thinking that the 1963 Allied Seawind might just be the sailboat for us. Just to be sure, we're having the boat surveyed and hauled out of the water to get a look at the underside of a 51 year old sailboat! Figure out where and how we will have it ha...

Feb 17, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:59

Buying A Used Sailboat | S01E02

Follow Desiree and Jordan as they arrive in Key West to survey a 1963 Allied Seawind to find whether it really is the sailboat of their dreams, or if this boat has been neglected beyond the point of repair. Could this be the beginning of a new phase for Pr...

Feb 09, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:48

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