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A25 Original Horn Type and Location
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A25 Original Horn Type and Location
Wondering about adding a horn back to DuNord. Any help is appreciated.
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Re: A25 Original Horn Type and Location
Did they even have a horn when new? Mine came with a can horn. Our 2 day takeover/delivery trip had morning fog. Fortunately we had the hatch over the helm for sticking the horn out. One of the first things I did was add an electric horn. Oh now I remember, it did have an electric horn that sounded like a sick cow when it did work. Of course the wiring needed fixing.
The horn world is your oyster. What would you like to do?
The horn world is your oyster. What would you like to do?
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Re: A25 Original Horn Type and Location
Trumpet would be fun, placement is the dilemma.
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Re: A25 Original Horn Type and Location
I added an electric horn to my A25. I went the "stealth" route.
I mounted an Origo compact horn (the round kind that looks like a snail shell) to a 1/4" disc of seafoam color King Starboard.
Why a disc shape? Because I mounted it inside the stainless starboard cabin-top vent dome. That's the vent that runs to the head.
I used the vent duct to run my wiring through and some teak trim to hide it once it exited the duct in the head. Snaking the wire through gives me the idea that the duct is a better conduit for wire than it is a duct for ventilation. It's not as "wide open" as I would have thought.
The mount looks nothing more than a 1/4" spacer for the stainless vent dome. It also covers the duct so the horn sound doesn't travel to the head. Horns and heads don't mix, unless you want to scare the s*** out of someone. Literally.
I know... kinda crazy, but no new holes drilled in the boat. And if I really want the vent back, it is easily removable and relocate-able. But I might need to drill holes then.
I mounted an Origo compact horn (the round kind that looks like a snail shell) to a 1/4" disc of seafoam color King Starboard.
Why a disc shape? Because I mounted it inside the stainless starboard cabin-top vent dome. That's the vent that runs to the head.
I used the vent duct to run my wiring through and some teak trim to hide it once it exited the duct in the head. Snaking the wire through gives me the idea that the duct is a better conduit for wire than it is a duct for ventilation. It's not as "wide open" as I would have thought.
The mount looks nothing more than a 1/4" spacer for the stainless vent dome. It also covers the duct so the horn sound doesn't travel to the head. Horns and heads don't mix, unless you want to scare the s*** out of someone. Literally.
I know... kinda crazy, but no new holes drilled in the boat. And if I really want the vent back, it is easily removable and relocate-able. But I might need to drill holes then.
Jon B.
Former owner of...
"Bunkie" - a 1984 A27FC
New owner of...
1977 A25 deLuxe - a work in progress
Former owner of...
"Bunkie" - a 1984 A27FC
New owner of...
1977 A25 deLuxe - a work in progress
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Re: A25 Original Horn Type and Location
Brilliant and elegant, Jon. Nicely done.
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Re: A25 Original Horn Type and Location
Look!
I found some pix.
Btw... the horn is an Ongaro, not Origo. Sorry 'bout that.
You can see the horn through the vent slots.
Please excuse the dirty deck.
I found some pix.
Btw... the horn is an Ongaro, not Origo. Sorry 'bout that.
You can see the horn through the vent slots.
Please excuse the dirty deck.
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Jon B.
Former owner of...
"Bunkie" - a 1984 A27FC
New owner of...
1977 A25 deLuxe - a work in progress
Former owner of...
"Bunkie" - a 1984 A27FC
New owner of...
1977 A25 deLuxe - a work in progress
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Re: A25 Original Horn Type and Location
The original horn was a scroll type mounted on the side of the mast near the base. After being exposed to the elements for 40+ years I had to replace mine but I installed the new one in the same location.
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Hull No. 1013, 1971
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Re: A25 Original Horn Type and Location
Thank you.