Portable Pontoon Fire Pit

The Floating Flame is 40,000 BTUs. That is designed to give off enough heat for people sitting near the flame however not too hot that the heat is intense. The Floating Flame also has a burner control so you can turn the flame up or down as needed!

A 20lb propane tank will last about 20hrs. It can be a little more or a little less depending on how high the flame is set to.

Great question! We understand that our product is at a premium price point. However, with that price point, you get many more features and much higher quality than the cheap-o units available. Below is the Floating Flame difference:

-It’s specifically designed to fit on a pontoon boat. It’s also designed to be stable and not top-heavy so waves/wakes won’t cause it to tip over.
-It’s specifically designed to be light, durable, and portable with handles on each side. Take it anywhere; patios, camping, ice fishing, tailgating, etc.
-All the metal is stainless steel so it won’t rust or corrode. The plastic base is made the same way a Yeti cooler is so it’s super durable and has special additives to make it UV protected and flame retardant.
-There’s a stainless cover you can place over the burner so it can be used as a table when the fire is not on.
-There are 4 cup holders and 2 phone storage compartments.
-The side pods can double as storage, garbage, and/or a cooler as there are drains on the bottom of each side pod.
-The 20lb grill tank is stored inside the main body so there isn’t a hose running to a tank sitting next to your fire pit causing a tripping hazard.
-Our unit goes through third-party certification testing to ensure it is built properly and is safe.
You won’t find any (let alone all) these features on a cheap-o Amazon or Home Depot propane fire pit.

This is a common question we get. A fire pit on a boat is a new concept to most people. Below is a ton of information on how we've ensured these are safe for boat usage!

First, the original pontoon boat fire pit concept was created about 10 years ago. Hundreds of units are in the field with many years of usage. The design and concept have been proven to be safe. Floating Flame has recently modernized the look and feel of the concept but kept the guts of the design the same.

All the propane components are CSA/UL certified to ensure they have been 3rd party tested for safety. Anything that the flame will be in contact with will be metal (and thus isn't a fire hazard). All of the plastic components (which are lower on the unit and don't even get warm during operation) are UL-listed fire retardant materials just for over-the-top peace of mind.

All Floating Flame fire pits have been tested to ANSI standard Z21.97-2017 which covers Outdoor Gas Appliances to ensure safety.

Propane BBQ grills have been used on boats for decades. Our fire pit uses basically the same components but is arranged differently. We think the fire pit is far safer as it's not meant for cooking greasy burgers on.

Lastly, since a boat fire pit is a newer concept, Floating Flame is working with the NMMA (National Marine Manufacturers Association) to write a new official standard for fire pits on boats.

Safety is our number once concern and for the many reasons above we can safely say that we have 100% confidence in our products safety. Ben, the owner of Floating Flame, has personally used his fire pit since 2016!

Absolutely not! While the original concept was designed for use with a pontoon boat the Floating Flame was designed to be ultra portable. A few places we've seen it being used is:

-Sporting tailgates
-Outdoor cookouts
-Kids sporting events
-Camping
-Ice fishing

Pretty much anywhere you want to carry it!