Made to Measure Tonneau Covers in Hastings

Frequently Asked Questions

Tonneau Covers Prices for Hastings Boat Owners

Custom tonneau covers for inland waterway boats start from £329 — no VAT charged. A straightforward day-boat tonneau sits at the lower end of the range; a complex aft-cockpit cover with multiple tie-down points, zips, or integral fender pockets costs a little more. All prices include UK-wide tracked delivery and stainless steel or bungee fixings. We can also repair existing tonneau covers from £89.

For Hastings boat owners mooring on the Hastings Harbour, our no-VAT pricing represents a saving of at least £66 on a starting-price tonneau 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 Hastings Harbour boat — most quotes are turned around within one working day.

Hastings Boating Community

The Hastings Harbour and Royal Military Canal near Hastings attract a wide range of boat types — from motor cruisers and yachts to RIBs and trawler-style boats. Our tonneau 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 Hastings 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 Hastings Harbour or spends time on the Royal Military Canal, the cover we make will be cut to your boat's exact profile.

Marine Fabrics & Materials

We make tonneau covers in heavy-duty marine PVC (best for permanent mooring and winter storage) or marine acrylic (preferred for breathability on live-aboard boats). Both fabrics are UV-resistant and waterproof, with double-sewn seams and anti-wick thread throughout. Fixings are heavy-duty press studs or bungee cord loops chosen to match your boat's existing deck hardware, so no drilling is required.

For Hastings 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 Hastings Harbour.

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

How to Order Tonneau Covers from Hastings

Our postal copy service means Hastings 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 tonneau cover to our Carterton, Oxfordshire workshop — even if it is worn, torn, or faded. We use it as a precise pattern.
2. Step 2 — We make your cover: We cut and sew an exact copy in fresh marine PVC or acrylic, replacing any broken zips or damaged fixings. You can request colour or fabric changes at this stage.
3. Step 3 — Receive your cover: Your finished tonneau cover is dispatched by tracked courier within 6 working days and will arrive ready to fit — no adjustments needed.

Learn more about the postal copy service