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Diaphony

CLASS/SAIL
DATE BUILT
HULL NUMBER

Atalanta A5
September 1956
5

LAST NOTIFIED INFORMATION (to 2024) /

- Other names
- Condition	Restoring
- Location	Prestwood, Buckinghamshire
- Engine
- Rig	3/4 Wood

Comments: Mark 1. In the same family since 1977, now nearing the end of an extensive and thorough renovation.
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	Restoration update pt2 2023 July - 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 And off topic . A Picture of the project that I was working on at work. Overall cost circa 200k+ Only Bugatti boat left in ... Comments:
	Restoration update 2023 July - 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 brake cleaner cleans this up very well without damaging paintwork. Spreader brackets shaped for mast up sweep angle of 6 degrees.. Comments:
	Christchurch A5 2022 April - Christchurch A5 Comments:
	A5 restoration 2022 April - 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 as it has a 5mm plate that retains the 12x countersunk bolts as A5 had the bolts going straight in to wood which looks ... Comments:
	Furlough Work cont 2021 March - 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 Python drive. Furlough work sadly coming to an end back to work on the 6th April. I will try and get the Iroko engine bearers fitted ... Comments:
	Diaphony A5 on going work 2020 December - 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 incorporating Faireys lower shroud mtg brackets also retro fitted original lower shroud mtg bracket yes its a little overkill . Comments:
	Renovation update 11th June 2020 2020 June - 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 yrs back at a cost of £400 is almost identical to Fairey item in measurement .. spreader brks to make I now have the relevant ... Comments:
	drg number 24833 2020 June - Hello fellow owners I am looking for drg no 24833 Mast head rig metal mast are they available still and how much.. regards Simon Comments:
	Furlough work 2020 June - 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 just in the process of prepping the boxes for Epoxy primer having clear coated with 3x coats SP320. Any one know the best solution for ... Comments:
	A5 Rudder 2020 May - 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 a stainless item. Comments:
	Engine transplant 2020 May - 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 if this is a good replacement I have a Gm10 in bits being a single it would be a little harsh and noisy ..not sure which way ... Comments:
	Major Robin Shinkwin 2018 July - Major Robin Shinkwin was apparently the second owner of F8 “Iona”. The photo shows Him on A5 ” Diaphony” on a cruise down to St Malo, with my Father, myself and Nigel Case. It turned out to be another case of Father convincing people of the virtues of Fairey’s products. By the time we got ... Comments:
	A5 Diaphony Restoration Update 2016 February - A5 Diaphony Restoration Update. Photo: A5 lower pintle. Comments:

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Sail_No	Year	BoatName	Owner	HomePort	Condition	Rig	Notable EVENT
A5	2023						Fitting out continues with work installing the engine and on the mast and rigging.
A5	2022						Extensive and thorough restoration work continues. Boat is getting very close to being ready to sail. Hoping for 2023....
A5	2020						Good progress being made. Beta engine from T4 acquired and being fitted. GK24 mast rigging progressing
A5	2016						Diaphony nearing end of extensive restoration. Largely detailing and fit out
A5	2005		West, Simon	Prestwood, Buckinghamshire
A5	1998				Restoring		Replacement rudder
A5	1996				Sailing		Repairs to rudder & skeg, new mast
A5	1991						Simon West becomes part owner
A5	1985						Restoration underway
A5	1981				Restoring		Laid up for repairs
A5	1977		West, Sydney	Itchenor
A5	1975		Edmonds, Capt. BP	Chichester
A5	1970		Emerson, Capt. and Mrs
A5	1965		Shinkwin, Maj.	Dorset
A5	1963		Capt. Urry, SR				Capt Urry also owned A1 and daughter Mrs Burnett owned A/31 special 'Peanut'.
A5	1960		Martin, Dr Joyce
A5	1956	Diaphony	Kindersley, Lt.Cdr CRH	Yarmouth, Isle of Wight	Sailing	3/4 Wood

AOA Bulletin and Press Appearances

ArchID	Type	AClass	Category	Ref	Page No	Title	ABoat	ABoat_Name	Author	APages	AComments	APrice	Link
142	Bulletin	26, T,F,31	c. Boat Commentaries	1963-64	6	Looking Astern after 40 years of sailing	A5	Diaphony	Urry S.R.	2		2	Link
236	Bulletin	26, T,	k. Exterior - Mods, Equipment & Gadgetry	1971-72	6	Cockpit Modifications 1970/71	A5	Diaphony	Emerson D.	1	Binnacle and hatches - Tech Paper?	2	Link
255	Bulletin	26, T,F,31	n. AOA Events	1973-74		Round the Island Race 1974	A5	Diaphony	Emerson D.	1		2	Link

Trophies

wdt_ID	trophy	year	awardedto	sailno	boatname	award
wdt_ID	trophy	year	awardedto	sailno	boatname	award
240	Coupe Bernard	2020	Simon West	A5	Diaphony	For rescuing parts and gear from T4 Brother Jack as she was scrapped
253	Coupe Bernard	2021	Simon West	A5	Diaphony	For saving parts from the scrapped T4