Baldwin Trust 

Registered Charity 515488

Community Action on Leicestershire waterways

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St Clare has been upgraded and refreshed for 2008.

She was returned to operational duties in early May 2008.  However a bow thruster problem incurred in late 2007 is still to be resolved as at June 2008.

The external super-structure was painted after the new engine was fitted and operational. The Trust agreed to accept a quotation for professional painting by MGM Boats of Thurmaston, Leicester.  See www.mgmboats.co.uk.

Work started to replace the Perkins engine in November 2007.  A 50hp Beta marine engine was ordered and installed early in 2008.  The new engine was installed after the engine bay was de-greased, cleaned and painted.  See www.betamarine.co.uk. The new engine was commissioned in February 2008.

                     

                         Beta 50 to replace Perkins                                            In paint shed

In addition to the upper structure painting the name St Clare was re-done on the bow by sign writer Kevin Regan from Swadlincote.   The Trust letterhead and logo style were used for side panel lettering towards the stern.  This was done by Sign-Here of Fosse Road, Leicester.