Stern Covers
Bespoke narrowboat stern covers for trad and cruiser sterns. Marine-grade materials. No VAT. 6-day turnaround.
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.
Narrowboat and Motorboat Stern Covers
A stern cover protects the rear section of a boat — whether the trad stern of a narrowboat, the cruiser stern cockpit, or the open transom of a motorboat. It is the rearmost weather protection point on the boat and the area most exposed to driving rain from astern when moored or travelling.
For Narrowboats
On traditional (trad) stern narrowboats, the stern cover fits over the small raised deck area at the very back, protecting the engine room hatch, tiller, and any equipment stored at the stern. It attaches to the stern rail and coaming sides. We make these in marine PVC as standard for maximum waterproofing in the exposed stern position. From £389.
For Cruiser Stern Narrowboats
Cruiser stern narrowboats have a larger open cockpit at the stern, requiring a more substantial cover that closes off the full cockpit opening. These are closer in design to a conventional motorboat cockpit cover. From £429. Read more in our cruiser stern covers guide.
For Motorboats and Cruisers
On motorboats and river cruisers, a stern cover is usually the same as a cockpit cover — closing off the aft cockpit area entirely. See our motor cruiser covers guide for details.
All stern covers are made in marine-grade fabric from £389. No VAT. Get a free quote or post your existing cover for an exact copy.
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.
