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Narrowboat Stove Kits: Everything You Need for a Safe Installation

Installing a solid fuel stove on a narrowboat is a significant project that requires precise planning. Our Narrowboat Stove Kits take the guesswork out of the process by bundling industry-leading stoves with the specific marine-grade components required for a safe, Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) compliant fit-out.

From the hearth to the chimney, these kits are designed to work together, ensuring that your installation is efficient, draws correctly, and—most importantly—protects your vessel from the risk of fire.

What’s Included in a Complete Stove Kit?

A narrowboat installation is vastly different from a house fireplace. Our curated kits provide a “ready-to-fit” solution including:

  • The Stove: High-efficiency, multi-fuel burners selected for their compact footprint and high heat output.

  • Twin-Wall Insulated Flues: Critical for narrowboats, our marine flue kits ensure that heat is contained within the pipe, protecting your cabin’s woodwork and lining.

  • Roof Collars & Chimneys: Specifically designed for the curved roofs of narrowboats and widebeams, including waterproof seals and removable chimneys for low bridges.

  • Heat Shielding & Hearth Materials: Essential for meeting the BS 8511:2010 code of practice for stove installations on boats.

Why Choose a Pre-Configured Kit?

Buying your stove and installation components as a single package offers several advantages:

  1. Guaranteed Compatibility: Every component is matched to the stove’s collar size and the typical dimensions of a canal boat cabin.

  2. Simplified Compliance: We ensure the components meet the latest safety standards, making your next BSS inspection much easier.

  3. Expert Sizing: Our kits feature stoves ranging from 2kW to 5kW, perfectly suited for the internal volume of most narrowboats without “over-firing” the cabin.

Technical Support for DIY & Professional Fitters

As OFTEC-qualified technicians with extensive experience in solid fuel systems, we provide the technical backing you won’t find at a general chandlery. We can advise on the correct positioning of your stove to ensure optimal heat distribution and safety clearances.

Unsure which kit fits your boat? Whether you are doing a full refit or just replacing a cracked burner, choosing the right flue height and hearth thickness is vital. Contact our technical team for advice on selecting the perfect kit for your vessel’s layout.