We've currently got Sweet Freedom out of the water for a full hull repaint. Sweet Freedom was formerly Aston Broadsword and was purchased in 2009 from Ferry Marina which had bought the entire Aston Boats fleet. The 2009 season saw Sweet Freedom and Song of Freedom (originally Aston Vanguard) stay in their original Aston colours - 2010 will see both these cruisers with the Freedom livery.
We've already refitted the galley on Song of Freedom. This cruiser, which was somewhat dated internally, now has an entirely new kitchen. Plenty of cupboard space (certainly a whole lot more than before, partly due to a draw that's we've fitted into the kick board area under the cupboard which holds all the pots and pans).
Song of Freedom now has a stainless-steel oven and grill and hob (exactly the same models as used on Ferry Marina's new Platinum Emblem top-of-the-range boats), modern mixer tap, filtered water, microwave oven and a full-size fridge. We've tiled the splash backs which improves hygiene and considerably lightens the galley. We've also added soft LED lighting under the galley curtain pelmet which provides a nice evening light which is great for watching the TV without floodlighting the saloon - it also adds additional lighting to the work surface for food preparation.
The flooring throughout the boat has also been replaced with new carpet to all living areas, lino in the cockpit and galley area. Further work is underway too; all soft furnishing are being replaced with new, modern chenille and we're adding the option to have the forward cabin as a twin or double configuration.
Naturally, Song of Freedom will also be repainted over Winter and will start the 2010 season in Freedom livery. We're planning to put in a rebuilt BMC 1.5 engine also. Overall, Song of Freedom and be a very different boat to the one previously known but still retain the warmth and charm of a more classic cruiser with it's warm wooden fixtures.
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