Made to Measure Cratch Covers in Fort Augustus

How to Order Cratch Covers from Fort Augustus

Our postal copy service means Fort Augustus 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cratch Covers Prices for Fort Augustus 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 Fort Augustus boat owners mooring on the Caledonian 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 Caledonian 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 Fort Augustus boats mooring year-round on the Caledonian 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 Caledonian Canal near Fort Augustus.

Cover Styles for Caledonian Canal Boats

Narrowboats and wide-beams on the Caledonian Canal near Fort Augustus typically use a combination of tonneau covers, cratch covers, and stern covers — sometimes all three on a single boat. We can make any or all of these from the same order, using your existing canvases as templates throughout. Each cover is cut and sewn separately, so the fit on each section of the boat is independent of the others.

If you cruise the Loch Ness as well as the Caledonian Canal, you may encounter different weather and exposure conditions. Our fabric options — marine PVC and acrylic canvas — both perform across the full range of inland waterway conditions, so Fort Augustus customers don't need to choose a different cover for different stretches. Call 07939 608899 or use the contact form.