horn problems

[jshack]

The horn on my 2004 240 sounds odd, more like a buzzer than a horn. I pulled the horn loose from the bow and was surprise to find what looked like two separate horns mounted together, one with black and blue wires and one with black and red wires. I checked the wiring diagrams that came with the boat and they show only one horn with only two wires. I have no idea what I have here or how to proceed, any ideas?

 

[jason78]

The horn on my 2004 240 sounds odd, more like a buzzer than a horn. I pulled the horn loose from the bow and was surprise to find what looked like two separate horns mounted together, one with black and blue wires and one with black and red wires. I checked the wiring diagrams that came with the boat and they show only one horn with only two wires. I have no idea what I have here or how to proceed, any ideas?

Can you provide some clarification on what exactly you are trying to accomplish?

If the question is about the sound then yes, it is more of a buzzer than a horn. They are known to not be the best sounding horn out there. Some have replaced them with other styles or even air horns.

 

[jason78]

Some relevant threads-

http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/60583-Wimpy-Sea-Ray-horn

http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/52535-Horn-replacement-for-2002-340-Sundancer

http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/44396-So-the-Coast-Guard-made-fun-of-my-horn

http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/26988-Horn

 

[jshack]

I had no idea what the horn is supposed to sound like but, if it is supposed to sound like a buzzer, then maybe there is nothing wrong with my original Sea Ray installed horn.
I just thought that the buzzing was indication of a defective horn, thank you.

 

[Lazy Daze]

I had no idea what the horn is supposed to sound like but, if it is supposed to sound like a buzzer, then maybe there is nothing wrong with my original Sea Ray installed horn.
I just thought that the buzzing was indication of a defective horn, thank you.

It sounds like what you're describing is the normal sound. It is definitely different than the typical "horn" sound. But, supposedly the tone that is used was specifically designed to carry further across the water and be more pronounced to other boaters, even though it won't sound that way to you in your boat.

 

[BryanOnTheBay]

Some relevant threads-

http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/60583-Wimpy-Sea-Ray-horn

http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/52535-Horn-replacement-for-2002-340-Sundancer

http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/44396-So-the-Coast-Guard-made-fun-of-my-horn

http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/26988-Horn

When I got my boat last October, the horn had officially quacked its last quack before I took possession. After viewing the threads, I replaced it with this one that was recommended in the threads:

HIDDEN HORN WITH Stainless Steel GRILL
by SEACHOICE
http://amzn.com/B0064MTOXC

I got it this winter for a bit under $30. It was the same form factor as my old horn with regard to the cover. The only notable difference is that the old horn had an oval body and the new horn was more rectangular in the body. I had to square the oval a bit with a jig saw before it dropped in. . .about 2 minutes work. It even came with its own seal, so no caulk necessary. And, it sounds like a horn.

Bryan

 

[jshack]

Did your original horn have four (4) wires? Mine does. When the horn is removed from the hull, it has two (2) separate small circular black housings each with two wires, and the hull has two circular hole saw drilled holes, drilled closely together so the horn will fit. I'm not sure what to make of this. Thanks