Cratch Covers in London

[mullstrom]

Hello,

 

We've had our trusted narrowboat Barton for a few months now and looking at investing in a cratch board+cover or a framed cratch. We've got water leaking into the hull from the bow, so time to cover it up. Does anyone know a company that makes cratch covers in London? The companies I've found on the internet and around don't really service the london area and we'd have to go further north than Watford, which is a bit of a pain.

 

Would be greatful for any recommendations, especially since we're on a bit of a budget...

 

Thanks!

 

Marie & Simon

[Lady Muck]

Since the place at Stanstead Abbots closed, there isnt anywhere to my knowledge.

 

You could look on the Thames, but expect to pay Thames prices, I guess.

[Old Son]

Try a sail maker. I used a guy who makes sails when my boat was in a boat yard in Kent. He made quite a nice job and much cheaper than a pram hood, cratch hood maker. I must admit I made my own timber A frame for the cratch but he provided stainless steel frame for pramhood.

[ChimneyChain]

There's a lady on a boat directy above cowley lock that makes cratch covers. Not sure of her name but she is well known to people.

 

Darren

[saltysplash]

Wilsons of Kinver travelled down to the Slough Arm to do ours so companies will travel especially now in this financial climate.

 

Wilsons no longer trade but there are a couple of Phoenix's that have risen from their ashes.

 

What is the plural of Phoenix?

[mullstrom]

Thanks for the tips everyone - seems like there is a gap in the market here... I think I'm actually going to attempt to fabricate something myself as a temporary solution (depending on how well it turns out...

 

Thanks!

[onionbargee]

There's a lady on a boat directy above cowley lock that makes cratch covers. Not sure of her name but she is well known to people.

 

Darren

 

 

Glenda 07886 019051

[Kinver Canopies]

Hi Guys

 

Have you had any joy constructing your cover? Where abouts are you? (postcode?).

We have a Job down at Willow tree marina at the moment but not going back down to "the smoke" untill this sports day thingy has finished as the traffic starts to get a little much at the moment.

[koukouvagia]

What is the plural of Phoenix?

 

Phoenices

[Kinver Canopies]

Phoenices

 

So what is the collective noun for a group of Phoenices?

... A fire of Phoenicies or maybe a Flame or Rise.. , oh I like that one "A Rise of Phoenices"