Made to Measure Narrowboat Covers in Saltash

Narrowboat Covers Prices for Saltash 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 Saltash boat owners mooring on the River Tamar, 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 River Tamar boat — most quotes are turned around within one working day.

How to Order Narrowboat Covers from Saltash

Our postal copy service means Saltash 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

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 Saltash boats mooring year-round on the River Tamar, the choice between PVC and acrylic usually comes down to whether breathability (acrylic) or maximum waterproofing (PVC) is the priority — Ryan is happy to advise based on your specific mooring and how frequently you use the boat.

Read more about our fabric and materials choices, including which options work best for river conditions like those on the River Tamar near Saltash.

Boating on the River Tamar near Saltash

Covers on boats moored along the River Tamar near Saltash face a specific set of challenges. River moorings often combine high UV in summer with current-driven spray and winter flooding risk. Covers on the River Tamar need to shed water quickly and resist UV bleaching over several seasons of continuous outdoor exposure.

Many Saltash boaters use both the River Tamar and Tamar Estuary throughout the season, moving between different mooring environments. A cover that performs on a sheltered canal stretch also needs to cope with more exposed river reaches — which is why we use the same heavyweight marine fabrics for every cover regardless of your primary mooring. Contact Ryan for advice on the right fabric for your specific mooring.

Frequently Asked Questions