Made to Measure Cratch Covers in Market Harborough

Cratch Covers Prices for Market Harborough 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 Market Harborough boat owners mooring on the Grand 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 Grand Union Canal boat — most quotes are turned around within one working day.

How to Order Cratch Covers from Market Harborough

Our postal copy service means Market Harborough 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

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 Market Harborough boats mooring year-round on the Grand 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 Grand Union Canal near Market Harborough.

When to Order Cratch Covers in Market Harborough

Spring is the busiest period for cratch covers orders from across East Midlands, including Market Harborough, as boat owners prepare for the cruising season. However, unlike many marine suppliers, we don't operate a seasonal queue — we carry stock of all standard marine fabrics year-round, and our six-working-day turnaround applies regardless of when you order. Ordering in autumn or winter, when you've finished using the boat for the season, is often the most practical approach: the cover is ready when the boat is laid up, and your boat is protected through the full off-season on the Grand Union Canal.

If you're unsure whether your existing cratch cove on the Grand Union Canal is worth repairing or should be replaced, send photos to ryan@ukboatcovers.com for a free assessment. We'll always recommend the most cost-effective option.

Frequently Asked Questions