Chilli Penguin’s Chilli Billie Gentoo: The Evolution of Compact Heating
The Chilli Billie Gentoo represents the “Generation 2” evolution of the iconic Chilli Billie, specifically redesigned to meet the rigorous Eco Design criteria for 2022 and beyond. This compact, high-efficiency solid fuel stove is a masterpiece of small-space engineering, making it the premier choice for narrowboats, campervans, and small off-grid cabins where floor space is a luxury. While it retains its signature round porthole window and distinct aesthetic, the Gentoo features a sophisticated internal air system that ensures a cleaner, more complete burn with significantly lower emissions.
Don’t be fooled by its small footprint; the Gentoo is a powerful multi-fuel appliance. It features a practical top plate for boiling a kettle and an optional “Gentoo Enclosure” that acts as a double-skinned heat shield, allowing it to be installed safely in tight corners. Because the Gentoo uses a 100mm outlet, it requires a specialised starter pipe to connect to a standard boat stove flue kit. We recommend our twin-wall insulated flue systems to ensure the draw is sufficient for this high-efficiency model, especially when installed in vessels with shorter flue runs.
For a hassle-free upgrade, our Chilli Billie Gentoo Narrowboat Stove Kit provides everything you need, including the stove, a conversion flue system, and a professional Boat Solid Fuel Safety Certificate. All our installations are performed by OFTEC trained engineers in strict accordance with Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) guidelines.
Chilli Billie Gentoo Stove Installation
When installing in confined spaces, the Penguin Enclosures act as double-skinned heat shields to minimise clearances to combustibles. Because this stove requires a starter pipe to increase the flue size to a standard 125mm, we recommend our BSS guideline-compliant twin-wall insulated flue kit for a safe and efficient finish.
Our Chilli Billie Gentoo Boat Stove installations are carried out in accordance with the relevant safety standards and with a high-quality finish. Our engineers have many years of experience installing solid fuel stoves and have received the relevant OFTEC training. Choose Marine Heating Solutions for your boat stove installation.
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.
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Chillie Billie Gentoo Narrowboat Stove Kit:
Includes Chillie Billie Gentoo Boat Stove, Stainless Steel Flue Kit, and Safety Certificate.
£2295.00 including free installation Winter 25/26
Chillie Billie Gentoo Boat Stove Only:
£1360.00
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 – £110.00
- Side Shelf (can be fitted on either side) – £145.00
- Food Tubes: Single Short Tube – £75.00; Pair – Short Tube £140.00; Single – Long Tube (not compatible with enclosures) – £120.00
- Floor Plate Anchor (for use when not bolted to enclosure) – £42.00
- 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.
For quotes and bookings, call or email us here.