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All posts by simon
29Jul/23
Restoration update pt2
Busy weekend actually bolting fittings on.. such a good feeling ! Helpful working where I do ,enables me to think through jobs and get them right first time. On a different note Read More…
29Jul/23
Restoration update
Final fitment of Engine bearers Brackets and nuts and bolts all in 316 s/s. Chain plates trial fitted Today fitted only one tricky and messy job with Butyl sealer..I have found brakeRead More…
28Jul/23
Playing with Metal
Trial fit of Engine Bearers and associated brackets and Chain plates.. Title: 20210523_182731 Title: 20230715_132814
Christchurch A5
Title: A5 Diaphony a long time agoCaption: A5 Diaphony a long time ago Title: 20200921_202043-c0bc6bc5
25Apr/22
A5 restoration
Have decided to fit the keel mechanism from Jack of London T4 as it was all made from stainless steel ,Problem is getting this lot to fit in the keel box asRead More…
24Oct/21
A49 seems to be in need of rescue
Just saw this on Boat Scrapyards site. The boat is in Cheshire
03Oct/21
Cockpit renovation
Having decided that the cockpit seats need replacing . I set about ripping the old ones out the reason for this was cracking either side of frame work . Good thing IRead More…
25Mar/21
Furlough Work cont
Made a mtg for the python drive from 19mm Ply /Mahogany and 2.5 mm A4 stainless.. A new propshaft from Clements engineering made from Duplex with couplings for conversion from 3/4″to PythonRead More…
08Feb/21
More furlough more progress..
Having purchased the engine from the late Jack of London T4 having stripped down all ancillary items had the alt and starter refurbishment done by Wasp. Started up and runs like aRead More…
18Dec/20
Diaphony A5 on going work
A few pictures of Deck and a illustration on forming precise curves which are then laminated. This was done a few years ago Picture of mast spreader bracket to Fairey item incorporatingRead More…
Chainplates
Just wondering do the Chainplate wedges go at the top of plate There is a hole for a Chainplate bolt…30 yrs since I took it apart.
11Jun/20
Renovation update 11th June 2020
Replacement engine arrived today now the fun begins fitting it Nanni 14hp with heat exchanger..Sorting out bearers tomorrow. My New Mast which I picked up on holiday in Cornwall a few yrsRead More…
drg number 24833
Hello fellow owners I am looking for drg no 24833 Mast head rig metal mast are they available still and how much.. regards Simon
06Jun/20
Furlough work
3 months Furlough Had to do something Full speed ahead on Diaphony working on the keel boxes Mtg brackets blasted and Galvernised and painted with Epoxy Primer as are the Keels justRead More…
23May/20
A5 Rudder
Mk1 Rudder in very good condition has finally found its way on to Diaphony A5 . And have lowered the top pintle down about 2 inches, also replaced lower pintle with aRead More…
Engine transplant
Is there anyone running a Yanmar GM20 in an Atalanta 26 I already have a RCA Dolphin 12 hp two stroke twin fitted in the boat. I would like to know ifRead More…
16Feb/16
A5 Diaphony Restoration Update
A5 Diaphony Restoration Update.
Photo: A5 lower pintle. 