Cratch covers

[Pennie]

Probably a topic discussed at length before but I wanted to make sure the advice was up to date.

 

Who would you recommend to build and install a cratch cover? And how long does it usually take from first enquiry to fitting? Also which fabric would you suggest as there seems to be a choice of 2 or 3?

 

Really needing a 'porch' as despite my best methods of keeping my fruit and veggies in a breathable box but sealed enough the birds don't get in, the swans still get in - dicks. Plus the ducks are fantastic at working in group to destroy my crate fridge and poop everywhere whilst gorging. My dog is no use as she is terrified whenever the birds are near the boat - great guard dog she is!

 

Many thanks

 

[peterboat]

having stopped laughing mine was done by a company local to me john and wendy they have done them for both my boats. a high quality canvas was used however it does need waterproofing yearly

[Pennie]

yeah the bird problem is quite funny, I do aim to amuse with my tales whilst having my woes :-) I was expecting a canvas cover to need waterproofing. There is a boat with a pram cover moor next to me and you can see every time it rains the water being absorbed and the helper in me wants to donate a bottle of waterproofing to them, well to the boat as I don't particularly like the people aboard after their dogs got loose and attacked my Bella leaving her mouth bleeding and them totally disregarding the matter.

 

I'm guessing that company is in Rotherham? so a tad too far away. Although I am travelling west (wrong direction for this) over the next month or two so it doesn't have to be local to the Nottingham area

[NB Lola]

Watching with interest as my cratch is being built just now

[Pennie]

who did you choose?

[Nightwatch]

We have had covers done by AJ Canopies of Braunston. Not cheap. But a nice little company.

 

Have an idea of what you want and what 'you would want to pay'. There's possibly a deal to be done.

 

Martyn

[Ange]

We had a new cratch cover fitted by Kinver Canopies two days ago

 

We placed the order on October 30th so they do have a long lead time, but we're very happy with the standard of workmanship. It cost us £858 including VAT - I'll take a photo at the weekend and post it.

 

Very satisfied customers.

[Nightwatch]

Ange. I'm glad you got sorted and you are pleased. That's all that matters in the end.

 

Kinver Canopies are gaining a good reputation.

[Ange]

Ange. I'm glad you got sorted and you are pleased. That's all that matters in the end.

Kinver Canopies are gaining a good reputation.

Thanks Martyn

 

We weren't too bothered about the long lead time - it's like a long queue in a fish and chip shop - worth the wait because you know it's more likely to be a good product!

[Nightwatch]

I'd prefer chish and fipps though.

[Richard T]

Johns Boat Canopies did ours cost about £450 http://www.johnsboatcanopies.co.uk/. Made a good job and travelled to our boat. Otherwise Wilsons have gone bust again.

[Ange]

Just to add Kinver Canopies didn't ask for a penny until the job was completed to our satisfaction. We settled in full the next day.

[Pennie]

i did look at kinver and set them a message and rung a couple of times but they didn't get back to me. The one at Braunston was going to be my next contact as that the one my marina recommends

[Wanderer Vagabond]

i did look at kinver and set them a message and rung a couple of times but they didn't get back to me. The one at Braunston was going to be my next contact as that the one my marina recommends

We've just had ours made by the one at Braunston, they have 4 different materials up to mohair (at least I think that is what it was). Ours was a more standard material and cost £844 but that was with a discount because we went to Brauston for them to measure and fit it. If you are desperate we still have the old cratch cover in the roof box!

[Bunny]

Cratchcoversandcanopies. Co.uk. at Nantwich based in Nantwich marina helped us out a couple of years ago . Don't know anything else about them except they were nice and helpful . Bunny

[blackrose]

Probably a topic discussed at length before but I wanted to make sure the advice was up to date.

 

Who would you recommend to build and install a cratch cover? And how long does it usually take from first enquiry to fitting? Also which fabric would you suggest as there seems to be a choice of 2 or 3?

 

Really needing a 'porch' as despite my best methods of keeping my fruit and veggies in a breathable box but sealed enough the birds don't get in, the swans still get in - dicks. Plus the ducks are fantastic at working in group to destroy my crate fridge and poop everywhere whilst gorging. My dog is no use as she is terrified whenever the birds are near the boat - great guard dog she is!

 

Many thanks

 

In 10 years living on this boat and 3 years on a previous boat I've never seen a duck (or duck poo) in my un-cratch covered bow well deck. Then again I don't leave food out there. If you carry on you might end up with rats on your boat. Perhaps you should think about spending the money on a fridge rather than a cratch cover.

Edited February 19, 2016 by blackrose

[ROBDEN]

Do you have the cratch boards fitted or do you need them made as well?

 

Rob....

[Bunny]

Have had rats on our roof before now , trying to eat the flower bulbs . Never bothered with the veg in the cratch . Used the cratch cover as a super highway. Bunny

[Sanddancer]

Might be a bit off topic but has anybody had any experience of a tubular frame ?

[DaveC]

Used AJ Canopies at Braunston for cratch cover and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

wait for it

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a PRAM HOOD which was on a tubular frame.

 

Dave

[Nightwatch]

Me too.

[Theo]

Do you have the cratch boards fitted or do you need them made as well?

 

Rob....

Shouldn't they be called "deck boards".

 

We used Topps Tarps in Sileby (not all that far from Nottingham if you want a cruise up the Soar. He made a good job of our cloths. The stuff we used is Acrylic Canvas.

 

Nick

[boots]

Just for the record - another happy customer of Kinver, they fitted a cover and board for us a couple of years ago - even came out to meet us on the cut (we were on holiday at the time) to fit it.