Tag: Diesel Stoves

A diesel stove is the ultimate choice for boaters seeking the traditional ambience of a hearth without the logistical challenges of solid fuel. These vaporising oil stoves provide a clean-burning, high-output heat source that draws directly from your vessel’s main fuel supply, eliminating the need to carry coal or wood. Because they operate on a simple mechanical principle, most models require no electricity, making them the gold standard for off-grid cruising and silent, year-round live-aboard comfort. Our selection of marine-grade heating solutions focuses on high-efficiency units designed to withstand the rigours of the marine environment.

The Specialist Difference: Precision Vapourising Burners

Installing a diesel stove is a technical process that relies on fundamental physics rather than complex electronics. Our engineering-led approach ensures that your stove is perfectly balanced for its environment.

• Draft Calibration: Vapourising burners rely on a precise natural draft. We ensure your flue height and diameter are correctly calculated to prevent blow-outs in high winds.
• Gravity-Fed Reliability: We expertly integrate gravity-fed or pump-assisted fuel systems, ensuring a steady, regulated drip of diesel to the burner for consistent, dry warmth.
• Condensation Control: Unlike some blown-air systems, the radiant heat from a diesel stove actively fights dampness, protecting your boat’s interior joinery.

Premium Diesel Stove Brands

We provide installation and support for the world’s most renowned maritime stove manufacturers:

Refleks: Danish-engineered and legendary for a 30+ year service life. Operates without electricity for total off-grid independence.

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Bubble: Combines traditional cast-iron aesthetics with modern vaporising technology. Known for robust reliability on UK inland waterways.

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Franco Belge: Renowned for premium cast-iron construction, offering exceptional heat retention and a classic aesthetic for traditional interiors.

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Dickinson: Iconic stainless steel stoves and cookers that provide high-output “dry heat” even in the most demanding marine conditions.

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Our Diesel Stoves

See all our diesel stoves 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)

Every diesel stove installation must adhere to strict Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) standards to ensure the safety of your crew and the validity of your Canal & River Trust (CRT) license. This includes mandatory requirements for fire-resistant fuel lines, remote-sensing fire valves, and correctly sealed, insulated flues.

As OFTEC registered technicians, we guarantee that your installation meets BS 8511 standards. Upon completion, we issue a professional diesel appliance safety certificate, providing essential documentation for your insurance and future BSS inspections.