Shetland 535 Boat Covers From £859
What Owners Say About the Shetland 535
“Ordered a winter cover for our Shetland 535. Ryan replied quickly, explained the process clearly, and the finished cover arrived looking excellent. No VAT made it very good value compared to other quotes I received.”
“Superb cover for our Shetland 535. We sent the old one up and got a perfect copy back in new acrylic canvas. The colour match was excellent and the fit is precise. An easy recommendation for any Shetland 535 owner.”
“UK Boat Covers made a cockpit cover for our Shetland 535 moored on the Grand Union Canal. Process was simple and the result is first class. The 6-day turnaround is genuinely impressive. Will be ordering a second cover in the spring.”
“The new tonneau cover for our Shetland 535 is brilliant. Ryan measured from the old one exactly and the replacement fits without any adjustment needed. Outstanding craftsmanship and very fair price given the no-VAT advantage.”
Shetland 535 catalogue cover price
The catalogue lists cover prices from £859 to £969 for the listed fabric options. Confirm the required cover and individual boat before ordering.
Read the boat-cover price guideChoosing a cover for the Shetland 535
Choose what you want assessed first: repair to an existing 535 section, replacement of its current canopy, or a separate cockpit cover. Show the cover on your own boat rather than relying on another Shetland 535's outline as a pattern.
Identify whether the boat is a 535 or 535 Suntrip. If a canopy or supporting framework is present, photograph its actual shape and attachment points; do not assume that the two catalogue entries share a layout.
Cover options for the boat as fitted
Whether a cover follows an existing frame, secures to existing fasteners, or fits another existing arrangement depends on what is actually on this boat. Confirm its fittings before choosing; UK Boat Covers supplies the cover, not framework.
Plan your Shetland 535 canopy quote
Start by confirming 535 or 535 Suntrip. Send one side-on photo of your own boat and one of the cover fully fastened, so the quote can refer to its present outline rather than another 535 photograph.
For replacement canvas, show the front attachment and the joins between roof, sides and rear panel wherever these are fitted. Mark the opening you use for boarding and any panel you need to remove separately.
For a damaged clear window, include a close-up of the surrounding fabric and stitching as well as the window itself. That helps distinguish a window-repair enquiry from a complete canopy replacement. Wait for an agreed quote and posting instructions before sending the old cover.
Request a Shetland 535 cover quoteWhat to include with a quote request
Take clear photos of the individual boat and its present fittings. The model name alone cannot confirm the pattern or fit.
- Confirm whether the boat is a 535 or 535 Suntrip.
- Provide the year, if known, and the exact name you have for it.
- Send a complete side-on photo and views from fore and aft.
- Show any canopy, its present supports and both sides of its fasteners.
- Point out changes since the current cover was made.
Can a cover be copied by post?
A postal copy may be worth discussing when your old 535 cover is available and still describes the boat's present outline and attachment positions. Condition matters: missing panels, distortion or updated fittings can make the old cloth incomplete evidence. Send current boat photos and ask first when anything has been modified.
Postal copying uses your existing cover as a pattern; it does not include supplying or installing support framework.
Quick Answers: Shetland 535 Covers
Can a Shetland 535 Suntrip cover fit a 535?
We cannot assume that it will. These are separate boat-model entries; please identify your boat and have your own frame and fittings checked.
Can you supply a canopy frame for my 535?
No. UK Boat Covers makes and repairs soft covers only; it does not supply or install framework. Send photos of the framework you already have.
What should I show in a canopy quote?
Photograph the boat from several angles, the full current enclosure, its supports, and each point where canvas attaches. Include close views of windows or hardware needing repair.