Made to Measure Narrowboat Covers in Barrow-in-Furness

Frequently Asked Questions

Narrowboat Covers Prices for Barrow-in-Furness Boat Owners

Bespoke narrowboat covers start from £289 — and we don't charge VAT, saving you 20% compared to most suppliers. Our covers include heavy-duty marine PVC or breathable acrylic canvas, anti-wick thread, and stainless steel fittings. The final price depends on the length of your narrowboat, the number of features (doors, windows, cratch boards), and which fabric you choose. We can also patch or repair existing narrowboat covers from £89.

For Barrow-in-Furness boat owners mooring on the Barrow Harbour, our no-VAT pricing represents a saving of at least £58 on a starting-price narrowboat 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 Barrow Harbour boat — most quotes are turned around within one working day.

Cover Styles for Barrow Harbour Boats

Boats at Barrow-in-Furness range from sheltered-harbour launches to seagoing motor cruisers, each with different cover requirements. Open-cockpit boats typically need a full cockpit cover; boats with a wheelhouse usually need a separate front spray deflector and, sometimes, side curtains. We make all these styles from existing canvas templates.

If you cruise the Walney Channel as well as the Barrow Harbour, you may encounter different weather and exposure conditions. Our fabric options — marine PVC and acrylic canvas — both perform across the full range of inland waterway conditions, so Barrow-in-Furness customers don't need to choose a different cover for different stretches. Call 07939 608899 or use the contact form.

Marine Fabrics & Materials

Narrowboat covers need to withstand constant wind, rain, and UV exposure on the canal. We use 400 g/m² marine PVC for maximum waterproofing, or Sunbrella acrylic for superior breathability — ideal for narrowboats that are lived on year-round. All seams are double-sewn with anti-wick thread, and all zips are heavy-duty YKK marine grade. Fixings are stainless steel press studs or bungee cord loops to suit your existing fittings.

For Barrow-in-Furness boats in coastal or tidal locations, we recommend 400 g/m² marine PVC over acrylic canvas — PVC handles salt spray and stronger coastal UV without the accelerated deterioration that affects lighter fabrics in exposed positions on the Barrow Harbour.

Read more about our fabric and materials choices, including which options work best for coastal conditions like those on the Barrow Harbour near Barrow-in-Furness.

How to Order Narrowboat Covers from Barrow-in-Furness

Our postal copy service means Barrow-in-Furness 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 narrowboat cover (or a traced paper pattern) to our Oxfordshire workshop — no need to bring the boat.
2. Step 2 — We make your cover: We use your old cover as an exact template, cutting and sewing a perfect replica in your chosen marine fabric. Any worn zips, windows, or fixings are replaced as standard.
3. Step 3 — Receive your cover: Your new narrowboat cover is dispatched by tracked courier within 6 working days of us receiving your old cover.

Learn more about the postal copy service