The Freeman Cruiser 23 Canopy is an 'on-the-shelf', ready-made boat canopy specifically for the Freeman 23 that protects the cockpit and crew from all weather.
The Freeman Cruiser 23 Canopy is an 'on-the-shelf', ready-made boat canopy specifically for the Freeman 23 that protects the cockpit and crew from all weather. Designed and tailored specifically for the Freeman 23 and manufactured in Britain from blue PVC material on the outside and light grey on the inside.
Stocked Freeman Cruiser hoods are in blue PVC material on the outside, and a light grey on the inside, with clear vinyl windows.
Freeman Canopies do need fitting. It is quite simple and well within the means of DIY. All that is required is some consideration and time, probably best likened to hanging patterned wallpaper! A fitting guidance sheet is supplied with each hood to help guide you through.
It is impossible to match the eyelet fittings with the turn buttons on the stern of your boat, as they were originally put on by hand in the factory. Leaving out some of the turn buttons and eyelets during the manufacturing stage allows more tolerance for movement and, therefore, better alignment of the hood to your particular boat as you come to fit it.
If you prefer not to fit the hood yourself, we can install it on your boat here at Sheridan Marine, located on the River Thames. If you would like to book a hood fitting, please contact us.
The canopies come complete with all the fixtures and fittings; however, you may find the Mini Canopy Turn Button Eyelet Punch, a craft knife, a block of wood, and a hammer useful tools to assist. With a bit of care, a bespoke look can be achieved.
If you are unsure whether your Freeman Cruiser has a 'Standard' fitting hood or not, please contact us. If your canopy configuration is not 'Standard' at the moment, you can usually quite easily revert to our pattern with a little thought.
The Freeman Cruiser Canopies held in stock are made to a 'Standard' pattern that has been carefully designed. Today, many Freeman Cruisers may have been adapted, changed, enhanced, or modified since being manufactured so they may not be a 'Standard' fit. If this is the case, you may need to make alterations to your existing canopy bar fittings in order to utilise our hoods. It is important to identify the canopy you have before trying to fit a 'Standard' Freeman Canopy. We can only pre-fit certain fittings to the hood. To get the best fit for your Freeman, you will need to install the final fixings to the hood for your particular boat. Please also note that we cannot accept the return of a hood once fitting has commenced. It is vital that you measure the new canopy accurately and align everything before starting the installation. If you have any questions, please contact us.
