The Fat Penguin is the powerhouse of the Chilli Penguin range, combining a generous 5kW heat output with a significantly larger oven capacity. Designed for those who live aboard or spend extended periods on the water, this stove is as much a high-performance cooking range as it is a highly efficient cabin heater.
Fat Penguin: The High-Capacity Multi-Fuel Range
The Fat Penguin takes the versatility of the Hungry Penguin and expands it for the serious boat cook. It features a wider oven than its smaller counterparts, allowing you to use larger roasting tins and bake for a full crew. Despite its increased cooking capacity, it remains a nominal 5kW stove, ensuring it provides ample warmth for even the largest narrowboat or widebeam cabins. With an impressive efficiency of up to 87%, it is an ideal choice for off-grid living where fuel economy and heat retention are essential.
Performance and Custom Options
Equipped with an advanced air wash system, the Fat Penguin keeps the glass clean for an uninterrupted view of the fire. The large top plate provides plenty of space for multiple pans, and the stove’s design ensures even heat distribution throughout the cabin. We recommend the optional stainless steel top plate to protect the finish during heavy culinary use. As an Ecodesign-ready appliance with a factory-fitted smoke control kit, it meets the most stringent environmental standards, allowing you to use your stove responsibly in smoke control areas. For those who want to match their stove to their boat’s interior, it is available in a variety of custom colours, from classic Penguin Black to Storm Blue.
Specialist Installation and Safety Compliance
Because of its larger footprint and higher cooking temperatures, the Fat Penguin requires careful positioning to ensure safe clearances in a marine environment. Our OFTEC-trained engineers are experts in solid fuel boat cooking range installations, ensuring that every aspect of the setup meets the BS 8511:2010 safety standard. We supply complete kits including marine flue systems, and provide the professional safety certification required for your next BSS inspection.
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.
Fat Penguin Narrowboat Stove Kit:
Includes Fat Penguin Boat Stove, Stainless Steel Flue Kit, and Safety Certificate.
£3345.00 including free installation Winter 25/26
Fat Penguin Boat Stove Price:
£2410.00
Optional Extras:
- BSS guideline-compliant twin-wall insulated flue kit, with elbows if needed. Stainless – £950.00; black (painted to order) – 1250.00
- Colours: Seal Grey / Storm Blue / Charred Red / Evergreen – £125.00
- Taller Oven – £265.00
- Base Heat Shield – £50.00
- Floor Plate Anchor (for use when not bolted to enclosure) – £55.00
- Classic Round Enclosure Black (extra charge for other finishes) – £580.00
- Corner Enclosure Black (extra charge for other finishes) – £580.00
- Mid Wall Enclosure Black (extra charge for other finishes) – £580.00
- Mid Wall Heatshield Black (extra charge for other finishes) – £580.00
Made To Order
Penguin Boat Stoves are made to order. Depending on the time of year, waiting times for delivery can be around 2 to 4 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, your order cannot be amended, cancelled, or returned as unwanted once you have paid for it.