WeedStar Steamboat Stemless Bong – Overview

The WeedStar Steamboat Straight Tube Stemless Bong in black is a no-nonsense, high-quality water pipe that perfectly encapsulates everything WeedStar has become known for: clean engineering, reliable performance, and distinctive style. Priced at £49.95, this piece sits comfortably in the sweet spot between everyday affordability and premium build quality, making it an ideal choice for both beginners looking for their first serious bong and seasoned enthusiasts wanting a dependable backup piece.

Design and Construction

The Steamboat bong features a classic straight tube silhouette with a stemless configuration, meaning there is no separate removable downstem protruding into the chamber. Instead, the downstem is fixed and vertical, dropping smoke directly into the base where the real filtration magic happens. This stemless approach dramatically reduces the number of parts that can break or go missing, and it also simplifies the cleaning process considerably — fewer joints and connections mean fewer spots for residue to accumulate.

The neck and body of the bong are crafted from opaque black glass, giving it a sleek, monochrome aesthetic that stands out from the crowd of clear borosilicate pieces. WeedStar are clearly proud of this finish and have finished it off with a bold red “WS” logo on the neck tube — a signature detail that marks this out unmistakably as a WeedStar product. It is the kind of piece that looks great on a shelf as much as it performs in use.

Standing at approximately 32cm tall, the Steamboat is a practical, desktop-friendly height — substantial enough to provide a satisfying water volume for filtration, but compact enough to handle comfortably and store without taking over your entire setup.

The Inline Diffuser – Smooth Hits Every Time

The centrepiece feature of the WeedStar Steamboat stemless bong is its inline diffuser, housed at the base of the fixed downstem. This diffuser incorporates 15 individual slits that break the incoming smoke into multiple smaller bubbles as it passes through the water. The physics are simple but highly effective: more bubbles mean more surface area in contact with the water, which in turn means more cooling and more filtration in the same amount of time.

The result is a noticeably smoother, cooler hit compared to a standard downstem with no diffusion. The 15-slit configuration strikes a good balance — it provides meaningful diffusion without creating so much drag that draws feel laboured or slow. Whether you are packing lighter bowls for a quick session or loading up for something more substantial, the inline diffuser handles it with ease.

If you enjoy water pipes with advanced percolation technology, you might also want to explore the Stemless Button Diffuser Cross Perc Bong EDIT Collection for a different take on stemless diffusion, or for a complete gift-ready option, the D.E.A BUBBLED ICE BONG GIFT SET is well worth a look.

Joint Compatibility and Included Accessories

The Steamboat’s fixed downstem features a male joint, and WeedStar include a matching 18.8mm bowl with a female joint to pair with it straight out of the box. The 18.8mm (also referred to as 18mm or joint size SG18) is one of the most common joint sizes in the bong world, which is great news for accessory compatibility. If you want to experiment with concentrates or wax in the future, upgrading to a quartz nail is straightforward — the Ghetto Banger Double Wall Quartz Nail With Carb Cap 18mm Female Joint is a compatible and popular option for dabbing on an 18.8mm setup.

The included bowl is functional and well-proportioned for the size of the bong, providing a good starting point for most users without needing to purchase anything additional to begin using the piece straight away.

The WeedStar Brand – Quality You Can Rely On

WeedStar have built a strong reputation in the smoking accessories community for producing bongs and pipes that punch well above their price point. Their pieces consistently demonstrate thoughtful design decisions — the kind that come from a brand that actually uses and understands the products it creates. The Steamboat is a prime example: the stemless design, the inline diffuser slit count, the joint sizing, and the opaque glass finish are all details that reflect practical, user-first thinking.

For those interested in exploring other quality glass options from different makers, the Amsterdam bong with 8-arm tree perc – Dope Bros by Grace Glass offers a contrasting style with tree percolation from another respected brand in the glass community.

What Is in the Box

Each WeedStar Steamboat Straight Tube Stemless Bong ships with everything you need to get started:

– WeedStar Steamboat straight tube stemless bong in opaque black glass
– 18.8mm female-jointed bowl to fit the male downstem joint

No additional accessories are required to begin using the bong. For those who want to enhance their setup further, steel screens, additional bowls, and compatible quartz accessories are all available separately in store.

Quick Specifications

– Height: Approximately 32cm
– Joint size: 18.8mm male downstem / female bowl
– Diffuser: Fixed inline with 15 slits
– Glass: Opaque black
– Brand: WeedStar
– SKU: ESV00253
– Price: £49.95

The WeedStar Steamboat stemless bong is a solid, stylish, and smooth-hitting piece of kit at a very fair price point. If you are looking for a reliable straight tube bong with genuine filtration credentials and that unmistakable WeedStar build quality, the Steamboat is an excellent choice.