The Only Portable Flybridge Heater | Marine & Boating | BlazOn EMBER
The only portable heater built for the flybridge.
The flybridge is the best seat on the boat — until the sun goes down. No power outlets up top. No place to plug in a heater. No good solution. Until now.
EMBER is the only portable forced-air propane heater that powers its own fan. No cords. No batteries. No shore power. 18,000 BTU of real heat wherever you want to be.
Shop the EMBER — Free ShippingThe flybridge problem — finally solved.
Every boat owner knows the moment. The sun drops, the air turns cold, and everyone heads below — because the flybridge is the one place on the boat with no solution for heat. No power outlets up top. No place to plug anything in. If you wanted heat up there, you had two choices: a diesel install for $1,500 or more, or leave early.
EMBER changes that. Just carry it up. Light it. Stay as long as you want.
No Outlets Up Top
Electric heaters need shore power or a generator running. The flybridge has neither. EMBER needs nothing but two 1 lb propane tanks.
Diesel Is Overkill
A Webasto or Espar install costs $1,200 to $1,800 and is fixed in place. EMBER costs a fraction of that and goes wherever you go.
Battery Heaters Drain Your House Bank
Every other portable propane heater runs its fan on batteries or your 12V system. EMBER's fan is powered entirely by the heat of its own flame — zero draw, ever.
The Marine Propane Heater With No Shore Power Required
The BlazOn EMBER eliminates every trade-off. Self-powered forced-air heat with 18,000 BTUs of output, zero electrical draw, and CSA certification for indoor use — including enclosed boat cabins. Pick it up. Put it down. Heat the flybridge, the cockpit, or the cabin. No install. No wiring. No limitations.
Built for life aboard
- CSA certified for indoor use — one of the only portable propane heaters rated to safely heat a cabin
- Marine-safe construction — no plastic, corrosion-resistant metal throughout
- Tip-over protection — automatic shut-off if the boat rolls unexpectedly
- Oxygen depletion sensor — protects against cabin air quality issues
- Flame-out shut-off — gas supply cuts the moment the flame dies
- Zero electrical draw — does not touch your house bank, ever
How the EMBER works on the water
Light the burner. The flame heats a Seebeck thermoelectric generator. That generator produces the current needed to spin the fan. Eighteen thousand BTUs of forced air flow out wherever you point it. No switch. No battery. No wiring. Carry it up to the flybridge, set it down, and stay out as long as you want.
Where the EMBER goes aboard
- Flybridge — the one spot on the boat that has never had a heat solution. Until now.
- Sailboat salons and V-berths (30 ft and up)
- Powerboat cuddy cabins and pilothouse helms
- Liveaboards in Pacific Northwest, New England, and Great Lakes climates
- Fishing boats for early-season cockpit warmth
- Trawler interiors — compact footprint, stable on the sole
How the EMBER compares
| Heating Option | Upfront Cost | Shore Power | Battery Drain | CSA Indoor | Works on Flybridge | BlazOn EMBER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webasto / Espar Diesel | $1,200–$1,800 | No | No | No | Fixed install | Yes |
| Dickinson Newport Propane | $800+ installed | No | No | Yes | Fixed install | Yes |
| Electric Space Heater | $60–$200 | Required | Yes | No | No outlets up top | Yes |
| Battery Propane Heater | $150–$400 | No | Yes | No | Drains house bank | Yes |
| BlazOn EMBER | $525 | No | Never | Yes | Yes — just carry it up | Yes |
Marine specs
- 18K / 9K / 4K BTU — three heat levels
- Up to 750 sq ft coverage
- Two 1 lb propane tanks — up to 10 hours runtime
- Under 24 lbs — carry it anywhere on the boat
- CSA certified indoor and outdoor
- Matte Black or Matte White
Frequently asked questions
Can I use it on the flybridge?
Yes — that is exactly what it is built for. The flybridge has no power outlets, which makes every other heater useless up there. EMBER needs nothing but two 1 lb propane tanks. Just carry it up, light it, and stay as long as you want.
Is it safe to use inside a boat cabin?
Yes. The EMBER is CSA certified for indoor use and includes an oxygen depletion sensor. Keep a hatch or portlight cracked for passive airflow.
Will it drain my battery bank?
No. The EMBER has zero electrical draw. The fan is powered by the heat of the flame itself via a Seebeck thermoelectric generator. Nothing plugs in.
How does it handle a rolling sea?
The EMBER includes tip-over protection that automatically shuts off the gas supply if the unit shifts beyond a safe angle. Secure it with a bungee or tie-down in any meaningful chop.
Can I use it at anchor without shore power?
That is exactly what it is designed for. No cord. No generator. No inverter. Light it and go.
What propane does it use?
Standard 1 lb camping propane tanks, available at any marine chandlery, West Marine, or hardware store.
Heat the flybridge.
Drain nothing.
The only portable flybridge heater. Free shipping. 30-day returns. CSA certified for life aboard.
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