Liveaboard Boat Covers
Covers for liveaboard boats. Year-round protection for narrowboat and widebeam liveaboards. Marine-grade materials. UK-wide postal service. No VAT.
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:
Get a Free Quote
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.
Covers for Liveaboard Boats
Liveaboard boats have distinctive cover requirements compared with seasonally used boats. Covers need to handle frequent on-off use — daily in some cases — while still providing reliable weather protection. They also need to be more durable than leisure covers, since they're in constant use rather than stored away most of the year.
Practical Requirements for Liveaboards
A liveaboard cover should be quick to deploy and remove. This argues for buckle-strap attachment systems rather than purely press-stud hems, and for covers sized to fit without fiddly tucking or adjustment. Zipped access panels — allowing entry to the cockpit or hatch without removing the whole cover — are particularly valued by liveaboards who need access to the boat in all weathers.
Durability
For liveaboard use, we recommend marine PVC in 850gsm rather than lighter-weight fabrics. The higher usage frequency means faster wear, and starting with a heavier, more durable fabric extends the cover's service life proportionally. Zips should be YKK marine grade with robust sliders that can handle daily use. Press studs and buckle fittings should be checked more frequently than on leisure covers.
Types of Cover for Liveaboards
The most common requests from liveaboards are: cockpit covers with zipped entry panels (allowing access to the companionway without removing the cover), cratch covers with a forward zip entry for accessing bow-stored equipment, and winter covers for the periods when the boat is left unattended. Get a free quote. No VAT.
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.
