Sea-Dog Drop-In Hidden Horn V.3, Chrome/White, 12V
- Brand:
- Sea-Dog
- Part no:
- 431250-1
Image: Fisheries Supply
Where to buy
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Specifications
- Sound level
- 111 dB
- Maker's vessel-length claim
- Under 39 ft
This is a 12V DC flush-mount electric horn with a rated output of 111 decibels. It meets ABYC standard A-23 and the maker says it is for vessels under 39 ft. It mounts in a 2-3/4 inch cut-out hole, and the kit includes the horn with both a chrome grill and a white grill so you can match the finish.
Our take
The horn is rated at 111 decibels and the maker limits it to vessels under 39 ft, so it is a horn for smaller boats. Its flush mount in a 2-3/4 inch hole and the chrome and white grills let it sit neatly on a topsides or console.
From our buying guide
A boat of 12 m or more must have a whistle, and one of 20 m or more a bell as well. Under 12 m it need not carry them, but must have some other means of making an efficient sound signal.
Check before you buy:
- You aren't comparing loudness across makers, since they measure it at different distances, or give no distance at all.
- You can mount a fixed horn facing forward and as high as possible, as Kahlenberg says to.
- You have any parts the maker leaves to you, such as a horn button and fuse.