The Little Cod wood stove is an excellent choice if you’re in the market for a reliable and compact wood stove for your boat or small cabin.
Known for its traditional, classic design, this solid-fuel stove has been a trusted companion for outdoor enthusiasts since its release. Ideal for keeping cozy and preparing meals during your sea adventures, the Little Cod is built to last with a durable cast-iron construction.
Crafted by the well-established Navigator Stove Works in the USA, the Little Cod is a robust, yet small wood stove. The popular Sardine model is a larger version. Navigator Stove Works has been dedicated to producing top-notch, small cast iron wood stoves like this since 1997.
Little Cod Wood Stove
Size-wise, the Little Cod wood stove is relatively compact with dimensions of 18 inches in width, 13.75 inches in depth, and a height of 11.375 inches to the cooking surface (13 inches to the top of the sea rail).
It weighs 55 pounds, making it a viable option for limited spaces where a sturdy, efficient wood stove is needed.
It’s highly efficient, with an 86% efficiency rating, and requires solid fuel. The stove is designed for wood that is pre-cut and split to specific dimensions (6 inches long, about 3 inches split).
Navigator Stove Work’s Halibut is a larger wood and coal-burning cookstove for boats.
Specifications And Features
The Little Cod wood stove is a robust and compact marine stove, crafted from high-quality cast iron.
Its sturdy construction ensures durability and efficiency, making it a reliable heating solution for boats and small cabins.
Little Cod specs and features:
- Height: 11.375 inches (28.5 cm) to top of cook surface, 13 inches (33 cm) to top of sea rail
- Width: 18 inches (45.75 cm)
- Depth: 13.75 inches (35 cm)
- Weight: 55 pounds (25 kg)
- Efficiency: 74%
- Construction: Cast iron
- Fuel Type: Solid fuel
- Glass Window: Frontside glass window option available
- Sea Rail: Stainless steel “Sea Rail” standard with stove (to keep cook pots in place); brass upgrade optional
- Hardware: Stainless steel thru-bolts & brass door hinge pins.
- Heat Output: 10,000 BTU’s low to 28,000 BTU’s high (3 – 8 Kw)
- Door Orientation: Right-hand door standard, left-hand optional
- Installation: Holes in legs for securing stove to platform
- Chimney: Uses a 4-inch chimney pipe (10 cm)
It also offers the option of a glass window on the front for a cozy view of the flames and uses a standard 4-inch chimney pipe. With a heat output ranging between 10,000 and 28,000 BTU, it ensures a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Little Cod User Reviews
Reviews from users of the Little Cod Wood Burning Stove from Microship’s post…
Andrew said:
“I am thoroughly delighted with this new life-support component in the technomadic escape pod. An efficient heat source is now readily harvestable, and even a small fire renders the cabin cozy without the Webasto roar or the shore-power requirements of an electric heater. This little stove of time-tested design is clearly going to outlast the captain of the ship.”
Nick said:
“A few months have passed now, and there have been enough firings for me to have a better sense of performance. It works beautifully! On a subfreezing night in the harbor, I kept the stove going at about 450 degrees surface temp all evening. At bedtime, I stoked it full and minimized both intake and stack flow… 8 hours later, it was still too hot to rest my hand on.”
An unnamed user shared:
“Untidy in the cabin: yes. Wood storage is kind of a nuisance, and makes me wish I had more stowage space. Harvested firewood will need to be mostly kept in a covered place outside with just the current inventory in the cabin.”
And on Marine Stove’s listing, you can find these reviews.
N.C. said:
“Surviving the grand storm on our coastline with comfort. I am driving your little fireplace like a six-speed gearbox, meaning, I can manipulate the bottom air feed with the damper with the amount of fuel, type of fuel, placement of fuel, and absolutely dial it in with more accuracy than my propane stove or Mini Cooper for that matter. What a joy. I can ‘read it’ without looking: the sound, feel, and smell, tells me what my eyes do not need to see in the viewing port. Thanks again!”
Sean said:
“Thank you for making this wood stove! It’s heating the boat extremely well right now and gives it a modern, yet rustic vibe. My wife loves it, and we are a step closer to self-sufficiency.”
Navigator Stove Works
A popular choice along the Canadian coastline, the Little Cod’s design embodies the spirit and resilience of seafaring life, adding both warmth and a touch of maritime history to your space.
Originally, this stove and its sister model, the Sardine, were products of the Lunenburg Foundry in Nova Scotia, a company with a rich history dating back to 1891 in marine equipment manufacturing. Although Lunenburg ceased producing these stoves in the early ’90s, their legacy continues with Navigator Stove Works’ commitment to quality and tradition.
Other small wood stoves may be a better option for those who are not in boats. The Cubic Mini Stove for boats is another must-see.
