Fume Fighter

I associate a number of pleasant aromas with boating: the briny sea, a sizzling steak on the barbie, sunblock, varnished teak. In contrast, there is a witches’ brew of noxious odors, from diesel fumes to fetid bilge water, that I like to forget. Holding-tank fumes are at the top of that list. A solution could be had with Perko’s Odor Eater waste tank vent filter. Utilizing a quick connect design, the Odor Eater is compatible with all waste systems or holding tank installations. Perko says it’s easily installed. The starter kit comes with a filter, a mounting bracket, a set of quick disconnects and adapters to accommodate a range of configurations. Replacing the filter is a tool-free affair: Just squeeze the quick disconnects to release the old cartridge, and snap the new one in its place. Perko has been manufacturing hardware for the commercial and recreational marine industries for more than 100 years, with its large range of products all sourced and made in the United States. perko.com

_{This article originally appeared in the July/August 2026 issue of Passagemaker magazine.}