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The latest news from Freeman Cruisers, keep upto date with the Freeman Owners Club, the riverside Chandlery and much more.
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IWA National Festival Kicks Off - 28-30th August
Published: 25 August 2010
 Thursday we're building, Friday we're stocking and Saturday the fun begins! It's an Inland Waterways show featuring a variety of boats and lots of events for people to enjoy.
Whilst the Sheridan Marine stand (Stand L8) will have boating equipment from the likes of Jabsco Pumps & Spares, Hempel (Blakes) Paint, Marlow Ropes and general inland waterways chandlery; the Freeman Cruiser shop will be open Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday from 10am to 5pm.
As there are only five of us we will be split between the two sites so come and pay us a visit at th Freeman Shop (OX10 9HU) and at the IWA Festival (Beale Park, Pangbourne, RG8 9NH).
Freeman Get Together
Published: 25 August 2010
We are hoping for a small Freeman Get Together at the IWA Festival at Beale Park, Pangbourne on Sunday 29th. The gathering will start just after the trade show closes - in the bar - and before the evening boat light parade.
Evening wrist bands will be required which are available from the organisers or the Sheridan Stand (L8).
IWA Festival Mooring Cancellation
Published: 25 August 2010
Unfortunately only a few Freemans have booked in for the weekend even though we have a prime position on the lake. One of the boats booked has had to cancel so there is a last minute vaccany for anyone who can make it at short notice. If you are interested please phoone us on 01491 652085.
IWA National Festival - 28-30th August
Published: 30 June 2010
We have a small selection of moorings allocated to the Freeman Club right on the central lake at Beale Park on the River Thames - the ideal spot for enjoying the 3 day weekend (28th-30th August 2010) with your family and friends - but you do need to book now as these slots will be taken quickly.
Boat mooring is £30 for the weekend, adult weekend entry tickets are £15 and children under 16 are free. The price includes the entry fee and most of the entertainment. You can even take part in some of the events if you wish too; such as the illuminated fly-past on Sunday night.
Email or phone us (01491 652085) for a booking form, you can also download the booking form directly from the IWA website. On the form mark it very clearly at the top "Freeman Cruisers Club" so that they group us together on the lake.
New Online Shop
Published: 30 June 2010
The Freeman Online Shop is dramitcally expanding with easier searching, purchasing, payments and cheaper postage & packing.
The Freeman Online Shop has joined the Sheridan Marine website to offer you much more choice. Specialist Freeman spares with everyday boating parts too. We are working towards having the contents of the Freeman Projects & Solutions book online for you to browse & buy.
All the items from the old shop can be found there plus lots of new ones which we are adding to daily. It will build up to be an extensive online boating shop with a Freeman speciality.
Visit www.sheridanmarine.com
Newsletter Updates
Published: 30 June 2010
The Summer Newsletter went out recently so if you have not received it, let us know in-case your address is incorrect on our records.
Big mistake - IWA National Festival illuminated flypast is actually on the Sunday night and not Saturday night as mentioned. The simple solution to this is to meet in the bar both nights! Therefore, those that have arranged to meet on Saturday will still be able to chat to other owners and enjoy the entertainment of the evening.
Watch out for vapour about!
Published: 26 June 2010
In this very hot weather take special care over fuel and gas vapour. Remember to check fuel lines and bilges and be particularly careful when filling up with fuel cans - even when filling outboards and generators.
Remember a boat is like a bucket and most vapours tend to drop to the lowest point and gather.
Re-Commissioning
Published: 18 March 2010
 We have had the coldest spell for many a year so extra care will be required when recommissioning the boat. Obviously, water systems, i.e. Sea Cocks, Sea Cock Caps, Core Plugs & Pumps are the first consideration, but fuel and gas systems have also been exposed to the extreme cold, the pipe work and joints have had more of a chill than they are used too!
When the engine re-starts, vibrating and getting up to running temperature, it puts a strain on these units. So before starting, and just after starting, and then again once the engine has stopped, examine all fuel lines along from the tank fittings to the tap, the pipe line along to the engine, the flexible pipe, fuel pump and carburetter (if petrol), or injection pump and injectors (if diesel) for any seepage - if there is seepage do attend to it because even fuel vapour can be dangerous.
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