The Bubble Solid Fuel Boat Cooker is more than just an appliance; it is the heart of a traditional galley. Often found in the back cabins of narrowboats and the cosy galleys of canal barges, this compact solid-fuel range cooker offers an authentic maritime experience. Combining the warmth of a wood-burning stove with a fully functional oven and hotplate, it allows you to roast, bake, and simmer with the reliable, dry heat of solid fuel. Its vintage aesthetic adds a timeless charm to any vessel, while its robust construction ensures it survives the rigours of life on the water.
Bubble Solid Fuel Boat Cooker: Traditional Cooking for Modern Voyagers
Engineered for efficiency, the Bubble Cooker features a high-temperature combustion chamber that maximizes fuel economy and provides a cleaner burn. The deep ash pan is a liveaboard’s dream, capable of holding up to 24 hours’ worth of ash, meaning fewer interruptions to your heating and cooking cycle. With three controlled air routes, you have precise control over the fire, whether you need a quick boil on the hotplate or a slow-roast in the oven. For those seeking a complete energy solution, the cooker can be fitted with an optional 1kW side boiler to heat domestic hot water via a calorifier or power a radiator.
BSS Compliance and Expert Installation
Proper installation is critical for heavy-duty solid fuel ranges. To ensure your vessel meets all safety requirements, you should consult the official Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) advice for solid fuel stoves. Our OFTEC-trained engineers specialise in Bubble boat cooker installations, ensuring your range is safely integrated into your galley. We recommend our Bubble Solid Fuel Cooker Narrowboat Kit, which includes a high-grade flue kit and a safety certificate.
Trade-In Deals and Winter Promotion
Take advantage of our Winter 2025/2026 promotion for free installation on all qualifying kits. Additionally, you can modernise your galley while saving money through our stove trade-in deals, offering up to £250 when upgrading your old range. For further information on operating a solid fuel appliance in regulated zones, please refer to the UK Government guide on smoke control areas.
Free Installation Offer Winter 2025/2026
We are offering free installation for all narrowboat stove kits between the 15th of November 2025 and the 15th of February 2026. See individual appliance listing for boat stove kit prices. Email us for details.
Features include:
| High high-temperature combustion chamber uses fuel more efficiently and cleanly |
| Clever design minimises ash spillage |
| Easy access controls. |
| Easy access lighting. |
| Stainless steel grate carrier, front fret and grate, the high chrome content of the stainless steel grate gives a much longer life. |
| Deep ash pan, capable of holding 24 hours of burnt ash. |
| Relatively large combustion chamber capable of holding a large fuel load.Three controlled air routes into the stove. |
Bubble Solid Fuel Boat Cooker Narrowboat Kit:
Includes Bubble Solid Fuel Boat Cooker, Stainless Steel Flue Kit, and Safety Certificate.
£4260.00 including free installation Winter 25/26
Bubble Solid Fuel Boat Cooker Only:
£3320.00
Optional Extras:
- Side Boiler 1kW – £180.00
- BSS guideline-compliant twin-wall insulated flue kit, with elbows if needed. Stainless – £950.00; black – £1150.00
- Chrome Fittings (Brass As Standard) POA
- Insulated Hot Plate lid. POA
- Stainless or Brass hob saver. POA
- Pizza Brick. POA
- Colour options in forest green, anthracite, and more. POA
Made To Order
Bubble Stoves are made to order. Depending on the time of year, waiting times for delivery can be around 1 to 3 weeks approximately. Please ensure that you are prepared to wait for your stove to be custom-made. The manufacturing process begins when we receive the order. Therefore, orders cannot be amended, cancelled, or returned as unwanted once you have paid for the order.