Longboat Covers
Bespoke longboat covers for traditional canal boats. Post your old cover for an exact copy in new marine-grade fabric. 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 Longboats and Full-Length Canal Boats
The term "longboat" is often used interchangeably with narrowboat in general conversation, though strictly it refers to the longer examples — boats of 60ft or more. From a cover perspective, the main challenge of longer boats is that full tonneau covers need to be made in more sections (typically four or five for a 70ft boat) to remain manageable to handle as individual panels.
Multi-Section Tonneau Design
Our standard approach for longboats is to make the full tonneau in sections that correspond to the main sections of the boat: a forward cratch/roof section, two or three mid-roof sections over the main cabin area, and a stern section. Each section attaches to its neighbours with weather-resistant zips, creating a continuous covered surface from bow to stern. Individual sections can be removed for access without disturbing the rest.
Cratch and Stern Covers
Regardless of boat length, cratch covers and stern covers are sized to the respective bow and stern profiles. A 70ft narrowboat has the same cratch cover as a 50ft narrowboat of the same beam — the cratch dimensions don't change with length. Only the number of tonneau sections changes.
Full tonneau sets for boats over 65ft from £1,079. Cratch covers from £429. No VAT. Get a free quote for your longboat's specific length and configuration.
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.
