Heater Craft Heating
Heater Craft: The Marine Heating Standard Since 1989
Heater Craft has been keeping boaters warm for more than three decades, and the story behind the brand is as genuine as the products themselves. Founded in 1989, Michael Bailey launched Heater Craft to extend his water ski season on Lake Coeur d'Alene — unsatisfied with the heating products available at the time, he set out to build something better. That hands-on, enthusiast-driven ethos still defines every heating product the company makes today.
Hydronic Heating Engineered for the Water
At the core of Heater Craft's heating lineup is a hydronic system that works with your boat's existing engine coolant loop. The flagship 300 Pro Kit lets you use your boat's engine to heat the cabin, with each kit delivering a 40,000 BTU/hour heating system. These boat heaters meet stringent USCG standards for safe, ignition-protected systems — a critical consideration for any enclosed marine space.
Heater Craft's offerings include hydronic marine heaters, electric marine heater/defrosters, and a range of accessories tailored for different applications. Whether you need to warm a small cockpit or push heat throughout a large cabin, the system is designed to scale accordingly.
The 300 Series: Flexible Multi-Zone Heating
The flagship 300 Series is available in Sport, Pro, and Elite configurations to match different boat sizes and layout needs. The 40,000 BTU/hr three-vent heater is easily vented to bow and rear seating areas, while a third outlet can be ducted to the driver's seat. Each two-vent system includes one Hot Tube — an extendable heater hose — and one fixed louver vent, with a popular upgrade being the use of both outlets as Hot Tubes, allowing passengers throughout the boat to stay warm wherever they sit.
The redesigned industry-leading marine heater from Heater Craft increased airflow by nearly 10% while becoming 5% smaller — a compact efficiency upgrade that makes installation easier without sacrificing output.
OEM Trust and Broad Compatibility
Heater Craft's reputation isn't just built on retail sales — it's earned through OEM partnerships. Heater Craft is the OEM marine heater for many top boat brands, including Axis, Bayliner, Centurion, Cobalt, Malibu, Nautique, MasterCraft, Sea Ray, Supra, and Supreme, among others. That widespread factory adoption speaks volumes about the system's reliability and ease of integration.
The 300 Series Pro Kit is built for use in marine applications on boats with an inboard engine, including houseboats, cruisers, yachts, wake and ski boats, V-drives, and work boats ranging from 22 to 30 feet.
American-Made Quality with a 4-Year Warranty
Decades after the company's founding, Heater Craft equipment can be found on all kinds of watercraft — from wake boats on inland lakes to commercial vessels on coastal waterways — and every unit is designed and made in the U.S. Heater Craft backs each product with their 4/48 limited warranty — four years, 48 months — one of the strongest coverage periods in the marine heating category. Products are developed and tested by a crew of outdoor enthusiasts in Northern Idaho, ensuring real-world performance in cold, wet conditions before they ever reach a customer's boat.