Thursday 29 April 2010

All hands on deck

After a very busy Easter, things have quietened down a bit but staff illness (and some idleness (taken care of)) is keeping us on our toes.

We've got more people now working on Fair Freedom which, whilst not looking hugely different from before (hence no photos), is progressing nicely again. It's almost ready for a mist-coat of undercoat and final filling, sanding and then the full repaint. Once the gloss is on and dried, we'll start refitting all the windows (some of which have been refurbished) and re-engine her. Refitting of cabins is also underway.

Fleet Improvements
We've recently re-carpeted Rambling Freedom and Real Freedom and plan to do the same with Absolute Freedom and Flight of Freedom in the coming weeks. also put lino in the cockpits of Pure Freedom 1 & 2 and recarpet the cabins also.

Absolute Freedom has had a new CD Radio unit fitted which includes an Aux-in socket for MP3 players (and will play MP3 from CDs too). 


True Freedom has had a brand new cooker installed and Tranquil Freedom was finally finished in time for Easter. The emerging work on Tranquil was quite staggering and really swallowed time. The original plan was for a simple removal of the old galley equipment and cabinets and replacement with new units, cooker, hob and fridge. Well, that was the plan; sadly, unseen leaking windows had damaged hidden fixings and panels and we ended up removing two windows, all the wall panelling, some floors, the entire helm unit and seat and replacing. It's now looking really good - new steering unit and stainless wheel, new control switches and engine control, totally re-laminated to fit in with the new galley colours and, of course, the new galley equipment as previously seen plus a new CD/Radio player as per Absolute Freedom.

New images will be uploaded soon - some IT difficulties have caused various problems over the last couple of weeks and delays in certain areas.

May Deals
We've got a busy May Day bank holiday ahead of us with virtually all the larger cruisers booked and healthy interest in Picnic and Day boats.

Also, there are some great deals to be had for May holiday savings on both boats and cottages.



Boat Sleeps From / To Nights Was Now Save
Sweet Freedom 2 12 - 15 May 3 £316.29 £280 £36.29
Real Freedom 2 8 - 15 May 7 £552 £420 £132
Real Freedom 2 15 - 22 May 7 £552 £420 £132
Song Of Freedom 5 5 - 10 May 5 £370.14 £300 £70.14
Song Of Freedom 5 8 - 15 May 7 £583 £450 £133
Tranquil Freedom 6 8 - 15 May 7 £700 £500 £200
Tranquil Freedom 6 15 - 22 May 7 £700 £500 £200
Fine Freedom 6 8 - 15 May 7 £803 £523 £280
Fine Freedom 6 15 - 22 May 7 £803 £523 £280
Spirit of Freedom 6 8 - 15 May 7 £725 £550 £175
Spirit of Freedom 6 15 - 22 May 7 £725 £550 £175
Flight of Freedom 6 8 - 15 May 7 £772 £572 £200
Absolute Freedom 7 5 - 10 May 5 £491.71 £400 £91.71
Absolute Freedom 7 8 - 15 May 7 £808 £558 £250
True Freedom 7 8 - 15 May 7 £974 £774 £200
True Freedom 7 15 - 22 May 7 £974 £774 £200
Rambling Freedom 8 5 - 10 May 5 £438 £400 £38
Rambling Freedom 8 8 - 15 May 7 £714 £580 £134

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