Fitting a Horn/Spot Light

[Steve 1]

Hi
I recently bought Merry Fisher 805, i want to add a Horn and Spot light, i am new to boating and there are so many options i could do with some advice on the best product to buy. Any advice would be appreciated.
Steve

 

[Mike k]

Hi Steve


consider these http://www.force4.co.uk/995/Force-4-Double-Trumpet-Horn-in-Stainless-Steel.html http://www.force4.co.uk/4416/Jabsco-Remote-Control-Searchlight.html

cheers

Mike

 

[Spi D]

There was thread about horns, mainly discussing sound levels etc.

My boat is of same type as yours albeit a tad larger and I went with this one
Not knowing how the recording was made it doesn't tell a lot, but turn on your pc speakers for a sample!


Available as electric or air (compressor). Nice sound, loud enough.

A fixed spotlight is of limited use. I prefer a good torch, but if I had more need I'd go for a remote controlled flood light type, maybe along this line

 

[Fishtigua]

My Moto Guzzi and Moto Morini bikes used be fitted with slightly smaller FIAMM horns. F**k me, they were loud and very Italian.

 

[abraxus]

I used to have one of those double trumpet horns (it came with the boat) but found it to be a pain as it was awkard to clean around. In the end I swapped it for one of these:

http://www.iboats.com/AFI-Mini-Blas...93106608--session_id.777573845--view_id.38346

To me it sounds just as loud and is a bit neater. In any case the sound rating is quoited as: dB(A) rating: 107 at one meter (3 feet), so not sure how that compares.

Don't know who sells them here as if I recall correctly I ordered mine from an American company. May or may not be your cup of tea but it's another option.

 

[Steve 1]

Hi Guys thanks thats great info
Steve