Watch Sailing & Boating Adventures Around the World tagged “Sailboat restoration”

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!

Oct 29, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:58

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...

Oct 21, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:37

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 :)

Oct 01, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:25

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!

Sep 16, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:43

Atticus Update 46: Jordan Bends the Transom Teak

Check out Jordan's strategy for bending the Carpal Teak for the Transom!

Jul 23, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:48

Atticus Update 41: Hull to Deck Joint Repairs

Jordan is finally back to work on Atticus after a month of working a "real" job. Check out what's next on the project list, including patching up some delaminated areas in the hull to deck joint.

Jul 17, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:23

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 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 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 22: Desiree Sprays Primer

Desiree sprays the final coat of primer (Alwgrip 545 Epoxy Primer) and does an excellent job! Check out the spray master in action!

Jun 01, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:53

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

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

Finding A Sailboat to Take us Around the World | S01E01

How do you go about finding a sailboat to circumnavigate? Join us as we journey from market research in Sarasota all the way to Key West to follow our first lead on a used sailboat that might be seaworthy enough to take us around the world. She's a 1963 A...

Jan 20, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:04

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