Perko

In business since 1907, Perko is a cornerstone of American marine manufacturing. Known for their "Made in the USA" quality, Perko products are found on everything from small bass boats to massive commercial vessels. They are the industry standard for navigation lights, battery management, and high-quality deck hardware.

At Anchor Express, we carry the full Perko catalog, specializing in the essential components that keep your vessel USCG-compliant and electrically sound.

1. Navigation & Searchlights

Perko’s reputation was built on lighting. Their Lightship™ Series and LED navigation lights are designed to meet or exceed USCG and COLREG requirements for visibility and safety.

• LED Side Lights: Certified for 2-mile visibility, these feature chrome-plated bronze or stainless steel housings for maximum corrosion resistance.

• All-Round & Masthead Lights: Available in fixed, folding, or plug-in pole configurations. The Stealth Series is a 2026 favorite, designed to reduce glare and preserve the operator's night vision.

• Solar-Ray® Searchlights: The professional choice for workboats and commercial vessels, providing high-candlepower beams for long-range target identification.

2. Battery Switches & Electrical

Perko is the world’s leading manufacturer of battery selector switches. Their "traditional bolt circle" design makes them the easiest choice for both new builds and retrofits.

• 8501 Series Selector Switch: The iconic "Off-1-All-2" switch. It allows for independent battery use or combining banks for emergency starting.

• Ignition Protected: All Perko switches are ignition-protected, making them safe for installation in gasoline engine compartments.

• Locking Switches: Many 2026 models feature a key-lock design to prevent unauthorized use of the vessel.

3. Deck Hardware & Fuel Systems

From the smallest cabinet latch to heavy-duty fuel fills, Perko hardware is synonymous with durability.

• Emissions-Compliant Fuel Fills: Perko is a leader in EPA-compliant fuel systems, offering vented deck fills with integrated flame arrestors and anti-surge valves.

• Underwater Hardware: Includes high-quality bronze thru-hulls, seacocks, and intake water strainers that are essential for engine cooling systems.

• Latches & Hinges: Polished chrome-plated zinc or stainless steel hardware that provides a "yacht-grade" finish to any cockpit or cabin.

Perko Marine Hardware & Lighting represents over a century of maritime excellence. At Anchor Express, we offer an exhaustive selection of Perko’s most trusted components, from USCG-certified LED navigation lights to the legendary 8501 battery selector switches. Whether you are performing a simple bulb-to-LED upgrade, replacing a corroded deck fill, or outfitting a commercial hull with heavy-duty bronze strainers, Perko’s American-made quality ensures long-term reliability in the harshest salt air. Shop our 2026 collection for the best prices on the hardware that has guided boaters for generations.