There are few things better than a summer evening on the lake. But once the sun goes down and the temperature starts to drop, most boaters eventually head back to shore.
What if you could keep the evening going?
Meet the Floating Flame, a portable propane fire pit designed specifically for pontoon boats. It brings the warmth and atmosphere of a fire to the water, without the wood, smoke, ashes or flying sparks of a traditional campfire.
And yes, a fire pit on a pontoon boat is actually a thing.
What Is the Floating Flame?
The Floating Flame is a propane-powered fire pit created with pontoon boating in mind. Its size and heat output are designed to work on the front or back of a pontoon, giving boaters a completely new way to enjoy evenings on the water.
Instead of hauling firewood, dealing with hot coals or cleaning up ashes, the Floating Flame connects to propane and provides an adjustable flame that's easy to turn on when you want it and shut down when you're finished.
It is also portable, so its usefulness doesn't end when you step off the boat.
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Why a Propane Fire Pit Makes Sense on a Pontoon Boat
Putting a traditional wood-burning fire pit on a boat obviously isn't practical. Propane changes the equation.
The Floating Flame provides the warmth and ambience people want from a fire without producing the smoke, ashes and sparks associated with burning wood. There is also no pile of firewood to transport onto the boat and no fire pit full of ash to clean out afterwards.
A standard 20 lb propane tank can be stored within the unit, and the flame can be adjusted much like a propane barbecue.
For boaters who already spend long afternoons and evenings entertaining on their pontoon, it's a pretty natural fit.
Extend Your Boating Season Into Fall
This may be our favourite reason for the Floating Flame, especially here in Ontario.
Some of the best days on the lake happen in late August, September and even into October. The water is quieter, the busy summer weekends are behind us and the fall scenery can be spectacular.
The problem is that once evening arrives, it can get cold quickly.
Having a source of warmth on your pontoon can make those cooler evenings considerably more enjoyable and help you squeeze a little more cottage time out of the season.
Instead of heading to shore as soon as the temperature drops, pull up a chair, turn on the flame and enjoy another hour on the lake.
More Than Just a Pontoon Boat Fire Pit
Despite the name, the Floating Flame doesn't have to stay on your boat.
Its portable design means you can also use it around the cottage, on the patio or take it along for camping and other outdoor gatherings.
It even incorporates some features that make a lot of sense when you're entertaining. Built-in cup holders provide a place for drinks, while integrated side coolers can keep beverages cold while everyone gathers around the fire.
In other words, it's not something that has to sit unused whenever the boat is tied up.
A Different Kind of Cottage Accessory
Most cottage and boating accessories are practical. They help you get in the water, protect your boat, improve your dock or make something easier.
The Floating Flame is a little different.
It's about making the time you already spend at the cottage more enjoyable.
Picture a calm September evening. The boat is anchored, the lake has gone quiet, everyone's settled into a seat and there's a warm propane flame in the middle of it all.
That's the appeal.
For people who spend as much time as possible on the water, the Floating Flame may quickly become one of those cottage accessories you wonder how you managed without.
Floating Flame Now Available at Cottage Docks
The Floating Flame pontoon boat fire pit is now available from Cottage Docks.
If you've been looking for a unique pontoon boat accessory, want to make cooler evenings on the water more comfortable or simply want another reason to extend cottage season a little longer, it's worth a look.