Made to Measure Cratch Covers in Ellesmere Port

How Our Postal Service Works for Ellesmere Port

Getting cratch covers made from Ellesmere Port is straightforward. Box up your existing cover — worn, torn, or faded — and send it by standard parcel to our workshop in Carterton, Oxfordshire. Cheshire-based parcels typically arrive with us within two working days via standard courier services, and we begin work as soon as the cover arrives. We'll confirm receipt by email and give you an estimated dispatch date at that point.

Once your new cratch cove is complete — usually within six working days of receiving your old one — we dispatch it back to Ellesmere Port by tracked courier. You'll receive a tracking link so you can monitor the return journey. If your boat moves between the Shropshire Union Canal and Manchester Ship Canal, we can also dispatch to a marina or lock address if that's more convenient than a home address. Most Ellesmere Port customers have their finished cover in hand within eight to ten working days of posting.

Cratch Covers Prices for Ellesmere Port Boat Owners

Cratch covers start from £329 — no VAT charged. The price depends on the size of the cratch frame, the number of windows and ventilation panels, and whether you need a door section. We can also repair existing cratch covers — window replacements start from £89 and zip repairs from £49. All new covers include UK-wide tracked delivery.

For Ellesmere Port boat owners mooring on the Shropshire Union Canal, our no-VAT pricing represents a saving of at least £66 on a starting-price cratch cover compared to a VAT-registered supplier — and often considerably more on larger or more complex covers.

View the full price list or contact Ryan for a personalised quote for your Shropshire Union Canal boat — most quotes are turned around within one working day.

Marine Fabrics & Materials

Cratch covers are exposed to the elements year-round at the bow of the boat. We use heavy-duty marine PVC or breathable acrylic canvas with welded or sewn window panels, UV-resistant thread, and heavy-duty YKK zips. All materials are chosen to handle both the wet of canal spray and the internal condensation that builds up in a lived-in cratch. We can add ventilation panels on request.

For Ellesmere Port boats mooring year-round on the Shropshire Union Canal, the choice between PVC and acrylic usually comes down to whether breathability (acrylic) or maximum waterproofing (PVC) is the priority — Ryan is happy to advise based on your specific mooring and how frequently you use the boat.

Read more about our fabric and materials choices, including which options work best for canal conditions like those on the Shropshire Union Canal near Ellesmere Port.

How to Order Cratch Covers from Ellesmere Port

Our postal copy service means Ellesmere Port boat owners don't need to visit our workshop in person. Here is how it works:

1. Step 1 — Post your cover: Post your existing cratch cover to our Carterton, Oxfordshire workshop. We use it as an exact template — no measuring from your boat is needed.
2. Step 2 — We make your cover: We build a bespoke copy using your old cover as a precise pattern, replacing any worn windows, broken zips, or failed fixings. You can request fabric colour changes at this stage.
3. Step 3 — Receive your cover: Your new cratch cover is dispatched by tracked courier within 6 working days, ready to fit back onto your cratch frame without any modifications.

Learn more about the postal copy service

Frequently Asked Questions