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Atticus Update 88: Super Sailmakers measure Atticus for Sails!
We reached out to about 8 different Sail Lofts in Southern Florida to price out our sail pack for circumnavigation. Super Sailmakers were not only the first to get back to us, but they were also the most knowledgeable, personable, and helpful. Meet Bob, wh...
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 46: Jordan Bends the Transom Teak
Check out Jordan's strategy for bending the Carpal Teak for the Transom!
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.
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.
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.
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!
Atticus Update 34: Applying Awlbrite to the Companionway Wood
Last step of our companionway woodworking project is applying AwlBrite! Check it out!
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.
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...