Made to Measure Cratch Covers in Huddersfield

Frequently Asked Questions

Cratch Covers Prices for Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield boat owners mooring on the Huddersfield Narrow 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 Huddersfield Narrow Canal boat — most quotes are turned around within one working day.

How Our Postal Service Works for Huddersfield

Getting cratch covers made from Huddersfield is straightforward. Box up your existing cover — worn, torn, or faded — and send it by standard parcel to our workshop in Carterton, Oxfordshire. West Yorkshire-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 Huddersfield by tracked courier. You'll receive a tracking link so you can monitor the return journey. If your boat moves between the Huddersfield Narrow Canal and Huddersfield Broad Canal, we can also dispatch to a marina or lock address if that's more convenient than a home address. Most Huddersfield customers have their finished cover in hand within eight to ten working days of posting.

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 Huddersfield boats mooring year-round on the Huddersfield Narrow 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 Huddersfield Narrow Canal near Huddersfield.

How to Order Cratch Covers from Huddersfield

Our postal copy service means Huddersfield 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