Made to Measure Narrowboat Covers in Potter Heigham

How to Order Narrowboat Covers from Potter Heigham

Our postal copy service means Potter Heigham 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Narrowboat Covers Prices for Potter Heigham 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 Potter Heigham boat owners mooring on the Norfolk Broads, 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 Norfolk Broads boat — most quotes are turned around within one working day.

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 boats on the Norfolk Broads near Potter Heigham, marine acrylic canvas is particularly popular because Broads moorings are generally sheltered and breathability helps prevent the condensation build-up that can cause mould in boat interiors during the closed season.

Read more about our fabric and materials choices, including which options work best for Broads conditions like those on the Norfolk Broads near Potter Heigham.

Potter Heigham Boating Community

The Norfolk Broads and River Thurne near Potter Heigham attract a wide range of boat types — from day launches and motor cruisers to sailing yachts and broads cruisers. Our narrowboat covers are made without reference to model specifications — we work from your existing cover as a cutting pattern, so a precise replica is possible for any hull shape, no matter how unusual or vintage.

We receive orders from Potter Heigham boat owners who have struggled to source covers for older or uncommon boats from mainstream suppliers. Because we use the original cover as our template rather than a database of standard patterns, a bespoke copy from us fits better than any off-the-shelf alternative. Whether your boat lives on the Norfolk Broads or spends time on the River Thurne, the cover we make will be cut to your boat's exact profile.