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I have given up on the AFI dual horns. Tired of cleaning rust stains from the cheap stainless. Even new ones stain the boat.

What are my choices? I found a Five Ocean's 316 stainless dual trumpet. Could put on hardtop. Not crazy about the size or look though.

Any suggestions?
 

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I found the mounting area to be tricky. I guess I could have moved it, but too lazy.
I've had to change the stock horn one time in 15 years with no rust issues. It was made by Ongaro but looks like several others out there. Not sure if they are all the same or not. If you go with the GW dual electric horn again, maybe look for that brand.
 

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Looks the same as the others. The MAX says it better. We'll see.

Sea-Dog Max Blast Twin Mini Compact Horn [431125-1]​

MaxBlast Twin Mini Compact Horn is constructed of injection molded housing under the stamped 304 stainless steel cover, which protects the the internal components from corrosion. After a 600 hour salt spray test, this electric horn was completely rust-free! Mounting bracket can be used as a wiring template. When installed, horns should point slightly downward to permit water drainage. At 111 decibels and a frequency (Hz) of 490±20A, this horn meets US Coast Guard's COLREGS and ABYC standard A-23 for use on vessels under 12m (39'). 12VDC. Five-year rust-free warranty.
 

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Looks the same as the others. The MAX says it better. We'll see.

Sea-Dog Max Blast Twin Mini Compact Horn [431125-1]​

MaxBlast Twin Mini Compact Horn is constructed of injection molded housing under the stamped 304 stainless steel cover, which protects the the internal components from corrosion. After a 600 hour salt spray test, this electric horn was completely rust-free! Mounting bracket can be used as a wiring template. When installed, horns should point slightly downward to permit water drainage. At 111 decibels and a frequency (Hz) of 490±20A, this horn meets US Coast Guard's COLREGS and ABYC standard A-23 for use on vessels under 12m (39'). 12VDC. Five-year rust-free warranty.
If you believe that, I have some trailer lights to sell you....
 

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I put an Ongaro dual trumpet on the hard top. Mount it on a starboard block so you can point it downward to make it easier for water to drain. Use it at least once every trip! Also they use a lot of current so be sure it is properly grounded.
 
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If you believe that, I have some trailer lights to sell you....
I'm afraid you are right. The only thing the extra money bought me was a 5-year warranty. They are made by the same company with the same model numbers and private labeled. Maybe I'll paint the next replacement!

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Totally agree that they all SUCK.

Buy a pneumatic hand held boat horn at West Marine and you're all set.
 

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Here we go again! These were Seadog or Sea Choice. They look exactly like AFI. They are done.
I bought a bugle type on Amazon i’m going to put it up high Going to use a stern pad and hang it from the bottom of the hardtop.
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At the boat now putting on a horn. It’s already screwed up. I took the bracket off to make it easier to screw into the stern pad. The nut fell off inside. I don’t understand how there could be a nut in there. It doesn’t make any sense but anyway, I took an oversize sheet metal screw and screwed it tight . on the other one the nut stayed there and it tightened up so I’m looking at it and now I’m worried that I can’t really hang it upside down cause it’s not gonna drain out as well so we’ll see. Anyway, it’s hooked up. It honks. ready to roll.IMG_2265.jpegIMG_2269.jpeg
 
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