ualified Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) examiner for inland waterway vessel inspections

Gas Safe Registered engineer for marine LPG gas installations and safety certificates

OFTEC certified technician for marine diesel heating and oil-fired appliance servicing



Installing a marine hydronic system is the most effective way to achieve consistent, whole-boat warmth. Unlike air heaters, diesel boilers circulate heated liquid through a network of radiators or matrix heaters, providing a silent and steady heat source that mimics a domestic home. For liveaboard boaters on the UK canal network, these systems are often paired with a calorifier, ensuring constant hot water for showers and galleys during engine-off periods. You can find more information on the benefits of these systems in the Webasto Marine Heating technical guides.


Explore our specialist range of diesel-fired boilers from the world’s leading manufacturers:

Webasto Boat Air and Liquid Diesel Heaters

Webasto: The industry benchmark for hydronic heating. Known for quiet operation and sophisticated thermostatic radiator control.

Eberspacher Heaters Logo

Eberspächer: High-tech Hydronic series boilers offering intelligent heat control and reliable domestic hot water delivery.

Autoterm Heaters Logo

Autoterm: Robust Flow series boilers (formerly Binar) providing exceptional reliability and rapid radiator heating at a competitive price point.

Bubble Boat Stoves Logo

Bubble: UK-designed specialist marine stoves often featuring integrated back boilers for silent, central heating circuits.

Our Marine Diesel Boilers

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


Safety/Regulatory: OFTEC and Canal & River Trust (CRT)

To maintain a valid Canal & River Trust (CRT) license, your vessel must meet the mandatory Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) standards. For diesel boilers, this requires high-standard fuel line integrity and lagged exhaust routing to prevent fire or carbon monoxide risks. We strongly recommend that all hydronic systems be designed and commissioned by an OFTEC certified technician to ensure compliance with British Standards, satisfy BSS examiners, and protect your vessel’s insurance.

A professional BSS compliant marine diesel boiler installation featuring an expansion tank, lagged coolant pipework, and a bronze fuel shut-off valve.
A correctly installed marine diesel boiler showing the expansion tank and heat-lagged pipework required for safety and efficiency.