The newest member of the Freeman Club!
Published: 10 January 2010
 The Freeman lads turn their skills to tasks other than boat building.
At a well earned break, with the temperature peaking at -18oc overnight - not feeling any warmer during the day either! - the boys constructed the newest member of the Freeman Owners Club!
A Tale From The River Bank
Published: 10 January 2010
 Apparently in Scandinavia where the ice can freeze to a substantial thickness there is a real danger of it crushing or piercing the hull. The problem is apparently eliminated by constantly running a small electric outboard from the boat. This keeps the water circulating around the hull, thus stopping the ice forming and crushing the boat. Has anyone got any pictures of this?
The Big Freeze?
Published: 10 January 2010
 On a serious note, the boats haven't been this cold for such a long period of time for many years. If the boat is afloat, before it thaws check your seacocks, particularly the valves and caps, to ensure any frozen water has not expanded and cracked anything. If the ice has caused cracking it is possible that seepage or leakage might occur when the thaw begins.
If necessary these parts are available from the Freeman Shop.
When you start the engine in the new season pay particular attention to core plugs, seacocks, manifolds, water pumps and connecting pipes.
As always, especially when starting the boat after a long period of time make sure to check fuel joints and all other parts of the boat.
Christmas Shopping Day
Published: 10 January 2010
 A fun time with a hot 'toddy' and mince pies. A happy family day with some good bargains and a few members came to discuss their 2010 projects in detail and chat amongst themselves around the Christmas tree.
Next year we will have it a bit earlier so that the date doesn't clash with the serious Christmas shopping weekends.
Keep an eye on the Freeman Log Book for future upcoming events.
Discounted London Boat Show Tickets
Published: 19 November 2009
 The Freeman Owners Club Log Book is offering visitors discounted London Boat Show Tickets.
To save 10% all you have to do is visit the London Boat Show Ticket Website via this link from our website, the 10% will automatically be deducted when you select and buy your tickets.
Alternatively you can call the ticket hotline on 0844 209 0333 and quoting L53 to receive your discount.
The Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show runs from 8-17 January 2010 the show will feature hundreds of boats and with over 400 exhibitors there's no better way to discover the thrills of getting on the water.
A Tale From The River Bank
Published: 19 November 2009
 During the summer we had the pleasure of a visit from Mr Westlake aboard his Freeman 22 Mk2 'San Remo' all the way from the Lancaster Canal. Trailering your boat to different waterways around the country is easier than you might think!
"After cancelling our holiday on two other occasions my wife and I finally managed, third time lucky, to have a week cruising the River Thames on San Remo our Freeman 22 mk 2. We were trailered down from the Lancaster Canal and the delights of the Thames lived up to its name and did not disappoint us. The highlight of the trip, of course, was the compulsary overnight stop and shop at Sheridan Marine where we were made most welcome by Andrew and his family. Here is a photo or two of San Remo at Sheridan Marine. So come on all you Freeman boat owners give it a go. - Perry and Barbara - Lancaster Canal"
If you have a Freeman story you'd like to share on "A Tale From The River Bank" (or "A Tale From The Sea"!) on the Freeman Log Book contact us.
Youngest Member
Published: 16 September 2009
 Three weeks old and starting life afloat - introducing Monty the youngest member of the Freeman Owners Club!
Winter Layup
Published: 16 September 2009
 Last year many engines suffered greatly, core plugs blowing, sea cock caps and even gate valves splitting and one or two engines completely damaged. The short but very cold spell caught many people out.
Do lay your engine and boat up in time. Once Christmas is round the corner the boating mood is lost. As a suggestion make sure your boat is covered under your insurance policy for all year round cruising if you are leaving it in the water.
Anti freeze the water systems, including the sea cock and toilet sea cock too! And lay up your engine as per the manufacturers instructions as found in the relevant manuals and handbooks. The helpline is there to assist you and parts are available from the shop.
Don't leave it too late!
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