Tag: Back Boiler Ready Stoves

Maximising your narrowboat’s thermal efficiency often starts with back boiler ready stoves. Unlike standard models, these stoves are engineered with factory-fitted tapping points, allowing for the seamless integration of a back boiler system. This setup transforms a single heat source into a full-vessel solution, plumbing directly into radiators or a calorifier to provide consistent dry heat and hot water throughout your boat.

Selecting a stove specifically designed for this purpose ensures a safer installation that meets the rigorous demands of off-grid living while maintaining the traditional charm of a real fire.

Recommended Appliance Brands

Select a brand below to view their specific range of back-boiler-ready stoves:

Salamander: The Hobbit is a market leader for small spaces, offering a dedicated 2kW back boiler option designed for compact cabins.

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Dickinson Marine: High-grade stainless steel stoves like the Newport or Bristol are designed for internal hot water coils, perfect for reliable marine use.

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Bubble Stoves: Engineered for the UK canal network; models like the B1 and Corner feature integrated boilers designed for narrowboat layouts.

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Refleks: The Danish gold standard for diesel heating. Models like the 2000 series use internal copper coils for high-efficiency wet heating systems.

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Our Back Boiler Boat Stoves

See all our boat stoves with back boiler options in no particular order below. This is a collection of compatible models across our range; for more detailed listings by brand, and for technical specifications, please follow the main menu to our manufacturer-specific pages.

Safety & Regulatory

To ensure your system is both efficient and legal, all solid fuel and diesel stove installations must adhere to Canal & River Trust (CRT) safety standards. We strongly advise that any stove and back boiler integration is designed as an “open-vented” system and inspected by an OFTEC registered technician. This ensures your plumbing is correctly configured to prevent over-pressurisation, keeping your vessel compliant with the Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) and insurance requirements.