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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 62: Back from California polishing chainplates
After getting back from California Jordan is taking on the tedious and time consuming project of polishing our new chainplates. We made these chainplates from scratch with 316L stainless steel which is very corrosion resistant. Polishing is an effective m...
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 Upate 55: Escape to Santa Cruz. Meet Jordan’s Family!
Meet Jordan's brother and nephews, our Project Atticus support team in Santa Cruz, California:) They made T-Shirts to spread the love out here!
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 53: Interior Boat Curtains Are Coming Along
Curtains are coming along! Check out my working template and meet my mom who came down for a visit when she heard I'd be working on my first sewing project!
Atticus Update 52: Installing Sailrite Mounting Clips for Curtain Track!
Installing mounting clips and musings about jumping in and learning a new skill. You gotta start somewhere, right?
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 49: We’re out of the Boatyard!
We're finally out of the boatyard! Not too far of a trip to the Marina around the corner, but the change in lifestyle is drastic! Showers, gym, captain's lounge, wifi! Ooooh yeah! Now all we have to do is get that mast back up!