Dutch Barge Covers
Bespoke Dutch barge covers for wide-beam barges. Cratch covers, stern covers and canopies. Marine-grade materials.
Why Choose UK Boat Covers?
- No VAT - save 20% compared to VAT-registered competitors
- 6-day turnaround from booking
- Marine-grade PVC and Acrylic fabrics
- Postal copy service - post your old cover, we copy it exactly
- UK-wide service - we deliver anywhere in the United Kingdom
- Family-run business with personal service
- 4.9/5 customer rating from 127+ reviews
Our Services
- Full boat canopy - from £495
- Tonneau cover - from £289
- Cockpit cover - from £263
- Cratch cover - from £329
- Repairs - from £90
Popular Boat Models
We make bespoke covers for 170+ boat models including:
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Contact Ryan at UK Boat Covers for a free, no-obligation quote. We serve boat owners across the entire United Kingdom via our postal copy service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you make covers for narrowboats and canal boats?
Yes, we specialize in custom covers for narrowboats including full-length tonneau covers, cabin covers, cratch covers, and bimini tops. We serve all UK inland waterways including the Grand Union, Oxford, and Leeds-Liverpool canals.
How much does a narrowboat cover cost?
Narrowboat cover pricing depends on length, coverage type, and fabric choice. Cratch covers and small sections start from around £250, with full-length tonneau covers priced individually. Send your old cover for an exact quote. No VAT charged.
What's the best material for a canal boat cover?
For narrowboats, we recommend either marine-grade acrylic (breathable, UV-resistant) or heavy-duty PVC (fully waterproof). Acrylic suits summer use, while PVC is better for winter storage. Both withstand UK canal conditions.
Can you copy my existing narrowboat cover?
Yes, we copy existing narrowboat covers exactly. Post your old cover to us and we'll create an identical replacement with improved materials and fasteners where needed. 6-day turnaround, UK-wide postal service.
Dutch Barge and Converted Barge Covers
Dutch barges — and their British equivalents including converted commercial river barges and purpose-built barge-style liveaboards — have different cover requirements from narrowboats. Their wider beam (typically 12–16ft compared with narrowboats' 6ft 10in), lower freeboard, and often flat-top or rounded-cabin profiles require custom cover approaches that standard narrowboat cover designs don't accommodate.
Forward Covers and Bow Protection
Dutch barges typically have a large, flat foredeck ahead of the cabin. Foredeck covers protect this space — and the equipment stored there — from rain and UV. Because barge foredecks are wide, foredeck covers are made in sections rather than as a single piece, to keep them manageable to handle. Foredeck covers from £549.
Cockpit and Stern Covers
Barges with open cockpits or wheelhouse configurations benefit from bespoke cockpit covers that fit their unique stern profile. We pattern from existing covers or from photographs and key measurements. Contact us with details of your barge's configuration for a quote.
Liveaboard Covers
Dutch barges used as liveaboards have slightly different priorities — covers need to handle frequent on-off use while still providing good weather protection. Read our liveaboard boat covers guide for more detail on the specific requirements.
All barge covers are made to order. No VAT. Get a free quote.
Ready to Order?
UK Boat Covers provides free quotes on all covers. To request yours, contact us with your boat's make, model, and the type of cover you need. If you have an existing cover to copy, use our postal copy service: remove your cover, post it to our Carterton, Oxfordshire workshop, and we'll return a new one in your chosen material within six working days. Your original is returned in the same parcel. No VAT is charged on any order.
We are a family-run business with over ten years of experience making bespoke covers for UK boat owners on rivers, canals, lakes, and coastal waters. All covers carry our guarantee of accurate fit and quality marine-grade workmanship. View our full price guide or browse covers for specific boat types at our boat types page.
