Horns - Hoot Hoot

[Fire99]

Morning gang,

Horns.......... My boat is lacking its horn, which you really don't want. The wiring and air compressor are in situ tucked away behind the scenes of the flybridge so it's decisions time.
Any suggestions?

I quite like the look of the FIAMM TA Dual Marine Horn but I've also been drawn to the FIAMM Truck Power TA180-150 Air horn set which though doesn't appear steered directly to the marine market does make a very decent hearty hoot..

I don't want to spend a fortune so I've passed by the likes of Kahlenberg, and the chandlery seems extra money for little return..

Answers to the usual address if you would be so kind..

cheers,

Nick

 

[ChromeDome]

This?

Had Fiamm Vega Dual (non air) since 2013. Loved their sound, one of them now dead and delivery time is looong.
Purchased from toetershop.nl whos is nice and have sound samples, but can't deliver either.

Hence went for
SS double diaphragm horn 12 V - Osculati 2145204

to arrive soon, will 'see' how they sound.

 

[Fire99]

This?

Had Fiamm Vega Dual (non air) since 2013. Loved their sound, one of them now dead and delivery time is looong.
Purchased from toetershop.nl whos is nice and have sound samples, but can't deliver either.

Hence went for
SS double diaphragm horn 12 V - Osculati 2145204

to arrive soon, will 'see' how they sound.

Yeah that's the one. Not the most discreet of hooters.. haha

Do report back how you get on with the Osculati..

 

[tico]

Thought that the dog's danglies were Kahlenberg (sp?)... Piers lately of this parish could help

 

[Fire99]

Thought that the dog's danglies were Kahlenberg (sp?)... Piers lately of this parish could help

I think that may be true but I think (only think) they come with dog's danglies price tags too.

 

[ChromeDome]

Yeah that's the one. Not the most discreet of hooters.. haha

Do report back how you get on with the Osculati..

Will do asap after reception. Will perform a validated and controlled, sound recorded, laboratory test. Like put it in the garage vice and give it 13,2 volts while holding a db meter 3' from it ?

 

[Fire99]

Will do asap after reception. Will perform a validated and controlled, sound recorded, laboratory test. Like put it in the garage vice and give it 13,2 volts while holding a db meter 3' from it ?

and see if you can still hear afterwards

 

[BruceK]

Off a Portuguese navy warship apparently. Go big or go home springs to mind.

Vintage Horn Airchime 30109 Locomotive Train Air Chime Functional Strong Sound | eBay

 

[Zing]

I’ve got a two horn Kahlenberg and am pleased with it.

 

[Piers]

Thought that the dog's danglies were Kahlenberg (sp?)... Piers lately of this parish could help

Hi Fire99,

My son, Toby, is Kahlenberg UK (and Europe). He's a great and personable guy (I'm bound to say that....) and if he can help, I'm sure he will. You really can't beat the sound of a Kahlenberg. Tel: 01635 35353.

 

[Fire99]

I’ve got a two horn Kahlenberg and am pleased with it.

May I ask what kind of money that would be?

 

[Fire99]

Hi Fire99,

My son, Toby, is Kahlenberg UK (and Europe). He's a great and personable guy (I'm bound to say that....) and if he can help, I'm sure he will. You really can't beat the sound of a Kahlenberg. Tel: 01635 35353.

Ahh thanks Piers.. I'll give Toby a shout and see what he can come up with...

 

[Fire99]

Off a Portuguese navy warship apparently. Go big or go home springs to mind.

Vintage Horn Airchime 30109 Locomotive Train Air Chime Functional Strong Sound | eBay

Strewth I fitted that I wouldn't need a bow thruster.. Just the blast of the horn...

 

[BruceK]

Strewth I fitted that I wouldn't need a bow thruster.. Just the blast of the horn...

Think what it will do for the yotties in front blocking the channel though

 

[Fire99]

Think what it will do for the yotties in front blocking the channel though

Well since you put it that way, I like to make sure people know I'm coming.

 

[Piers]

Strewth I fitted that I wouldn't need a bow thruster.. Just the blast of the horn...

As they say, a chap is judged by the size of his horn....

 

[John100156]

Hi Fire99,

My son, Toby, is Kahlenberg UK (and Europe). He's a great and personable guy (I'm bound to say that....) and if he can help, I'm sure he will. You really can't beat the sound of a Kahlenberg. Tel: 01635 35353.

I bought a pair of Kahlenberg's from Piers years ago, for my old F43 - I must say if my current horns fade, I will do so again, they were expensive but excellent! When you sounded them everyone looked around for a bigger boat

 

[Piers]

I fitted a pair of Kahlenberg D2 to Play d'eau with a Kahlenberg 511C (now the 512) auto controller for use in fog. Wow! 132dB - so loud. Radar showed boats ahead veering away! Loved it. King of the road, so to speak.

 

[ChromeDome]

So it arrived and was tested. At distance 1m the meter showed 114db which is LOUD.

Unmute your speakers, turn the volume a bit up...

Available at YachtShop.eu: SS double diaphragm horn 12 V - Osculati 2145204

 

[Assassin]

Think what it will do for the yotties in front blocking the channel though

Couldn't you get a couple of the guns as well? you need laser sighting and tracking with fire and forget (FAF) and its a guaranteed yottie hit, problem solved.