Building Our Hard Dodger From Scratch Part 1 | S02E26

A DIY step-by-step tutorial on how to build a hardtop for a boat. Refitting Atticus took us 3 long years, during which time it was difficult to decide what we absolutely needed on the boat before setting off to cruise! We've always known we wanted to build a hard dodger on Atticus, but we weren't really sure what design features we'd like and need. After all, during our refit, we never left the dock for more than 3 nights at a time! So, over the last year while sailing Atticus through Cuba and Mexico without any protection from the elements, we've had some time to hone in on a custom design. In this episode, we FINALLY have the time and money saved up from our boat work in Isla Mujeres, Mexico to work on our hard dodger. Check out Jordan's design process and the first steps we take towards building our very own hard dodger! Did you like this video? Please don’t forget to give it a [ THUMBS UP ], it helps us out a lot! [ GET TO KNOW US BETTER ] Visit: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectAtticus Hop over to our Patreon Page for a Behind the Scenes peek into our everyday life! [ FOLLOW US ] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheProjectAtticus/ Website: https://www.ProjectAtticus.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectatticus/ [ CAMERAS, ETC. ] Canon M5 - https://amzn.to/2rhHEz8 Lense Adapter - https://amzn.to/2w9vvB5 GoPro 3 - https://amzn.to/2HKWjgy Joby - https://amzn.to/2HSxA5F Canon Microphone- https://amzn.to/2IdZDQr [ SAILING GEAR WE LOVE ] Sailrite: https://www.Sailrite.com Super Sailmakers: https://www.SuperSailmakers.com Sleep on Latex: https://www.SleepOnLatex.com Silent Wind: https://www.SilentWindGenerator.com Monitor Windvane: https://www.SelfSteer.com Mantus Marine: https://www.mantusmarine.com/ Fortress Marine Anchors: http://fortressanchors.com/ [ MUSIC ] Epidemic Sound