How to Throw Boat Odors Overboard

It’s insane how many unpleasant odor sources a boat has -- the sea seems to come with its own set of smells, and odors get trapped inside the cabin regardless of whether it’s a yacht or a speedboat. Given the presence of water, it’s no surprise that mildew poses a threat to the air quality of a cabin. But on top of that is a slew of other sources of stench: fish, chum, and bilge, to name a few, plus all the vehicular odor sources we have all become accustomed to, namely cigarettes and rotten food.

With boats also comes the added twist of storage, and the following are typical complications that come along with it. Life jackets have to be stored -- and they tend to get wet, which could spell trouble for those concerned about mold, mildew, and musty odors. Food can be stored in the cabin, of course, but it can also be forgotten/neglected, resulting in it spoiling. On larger fishing vessels, fish that are caught have to be stored, and the smells linger.

Introducing the Marine Shocker™ ClO2 Odor Eliminator*

If your boat has a cabin, you should be able to breathe deeply inside it without having to smell any of the unpleasant odors above. It’s part of the experience of having a boat -- sometimes you want to take a break from the salty air outside. The Marine Shocker™ ClO2 Odor Eliminator ensures that you have that experience. Liquid-based air fresheners only attempt to mask odors -- they make no effort to actually eliminate them, so when air fresheners wear off, the odors come back. Unlike the liquid-based fresheners, the Marine Shocker™ is a positively charged gas (chlorine dioxide) that naturally migrates to and attracts odors, which are negatively charged.

How to use

The Liquid Shocker™ ClO2 Odor Eliminator*

If the cabin has a bathroom, it has a waste tank, and leaving waste tank odors untreated for an extended period (particularly if the boat will be stored for a while) could yield unpleasant consequences during the next trek out on the water. One Liquid Shocker™ package generates up to 20 gallons of liquid chlorine dioxide -- simply pour the ClO2 into the tank and the odors will be removed.