{"product_id":"hella-marine-te16-dual-tone-boat-horn-kit-110-db-12v","title":"Hella Marine TE16 Dual-Tone Boat Horn Kit, 110 dB 12V","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThis Hella Marine TE16 kit gives you a proper two-tone signal horn for your boat: one 500 Hz high tone and one 400 Hz low tone that blend into a full, carrying 110-decibel note. It runs off your 12-volt system, mounts easily on a center console or small cruiser, and comes with both horns in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA boat horn isn't glamorous gear, but the day you need it, you really need it. This Hella Marine TE16 kit answers that with two horns instead of one. There's a 500 Hz high-tone horn and a 400 Hz low-tone horn, and when they sound together you get a full two-tone blast that carries across the water at 110 decibels. It's the kind of signal that turns heads at a blind bend in a channel or when another boat drifts too close in a crowded anchorage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth horns run off a standard 12-volt system and pull about 6 amps together. The trumpets measure 4.3 inches across and are molded in red plastic, so they're light and they won't rust the way a bare steel trumpet can. Hella Marine builds these to their \"fit and forget\" philosophy, and for a lot of boaters that's exactly what a horn should be. You wire it in, you test it, and it's there when you reach for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere does it fit best? Think center consoles, runabouts, small trawlers, and cruisers up to around 65 feet, the size range where a sound signal is required and a compact electric horn does the job. On boats that size the two-tone note is easy to pick out against wind and engine noise. We'll be straight with you though. In heavy wind and a steep chop above 15 knots, owners of bigger powerboats sometimes want more volume than a 110 dB pair delivers. If you run a large offshore boat, size up. For most inshore and coastal boats, this pair is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe install is simple, but a couple of details matter. That 6-amp draw is enough to cook a cheap dash switch over time, so wire the horns through a relay and trigger the relay with your helm button. Run 14 AWG wire to keep voltage drop down, and give each horn its own inline fuse. Wiring both trumpets straight to one circuit without separate protection is the classic way to have one horn quietly stop working while the other keeps sounding, and you'd never know until an inspection. A 10-amp waterproof rocker or push button at the helm rounds out a clean setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting is the other thing worth getting right. Point the trumpets slightly downward or angle the openings so water sheds out instead of pooling inside. Plastic trumpets that sit face-up collect spray and rain, and standing water is what shortens the life of any horn's internals. Mount them under a hardtop, on a console side, or behind a rub rail where they're protected from direct green water but still open to the air. Give them a freshwater rinse when you wash the boat, especially if you trailer and launch in salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's in the box? Both horns, the high tone and the low tone. That's the \"kit\" part of the TE16 designation. You supply the wire, fuses, relay, and switch to match your boat, which is normal for a horn like this. If you're replacing a single old horn, the upgrade to a matched two-tone pair is a real one. A single-note horn sounds thin. Two tones stacked together read as a real signal to anyone within earshot, and that's the whole point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow does two-tone actually help? A single frequency can get lost, especially against a running outboard or a stiff breeze. When you sound a high note and a low note at the same time, the combined signal spreads across more of the range the human ear picks up quickly, so it cuts through background noise better and reads clearly as a warning rather than random noise. That's why plenty of boaters favor a dual-tone setup for their primary signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick word on care, because these are plastic and they live outside. Red pigment and plastic both take UV all season, so a boat that sits uncovered in strong sun year-round will see the color dull over time. That's cosmetic and it doesn't change how the horn sounds. Keep a cover on the boat when you can, rinse the trumpets, and check the terminals once a season, since vibration underway can loosen a spade connector and leave you with a dead horn. Tighten anything that's backed off and add a dab of dielectric grease to keep corrosion out of the connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDual-tone kit: one 500 Hz high-tone horn and one 400 Hz low-tone horn for a full, carrying signal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e110-decibel output cuts through wind and engine noise on inshore and coastal boats\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e12-volt operation with about a 6-amp total draw, standard for recreational boat wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4.3-inch trumpets keep the footprint compact for consoles and tight mounting spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRed molded plastic housing stays light and won't rust like bare steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBoth horns included, so you get a matched two-tone pair out of one box\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuits boats up to roughly 65 feet where a sound signal is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHella Marine 'fit and forget' build for reliable service season after season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Hella Marine reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow loud is the Hella Marine TE16 horn kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt puts out 110 decibels. Sounding the 500 Hz high tone and 400 Hz low tone together gives you a full two-tone note that carries well across open water on inshore and coastal boats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes the kit include both horns?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. You get the high-tone horn and the low-tone horn in the box, which is what the 'kit' in the TE16 name refers to. You supply your own wire, fuses, relay, and switch to match your boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat voltage and current does it need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt runs on a 12-volt system and the pair pulls about 6 amps together. That's standard for recreational boat wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I need a relay to wire it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a good idea. The 6-amp draw is enough to wear out a cheap dash switch over time, so wiring the horns through a relay triggered by your helm button protects the switch and gives you a cleaner install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this horn loud enough to meet Coast Guard sound signal rules?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 110-decibel pair suits boats up to roughly 65 feet, the size range where a sound signal is required. On larger offshore powerboats running in heavy wind, owners often want more volume, so size up if you run a big boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat wire size and fuse should I use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRun 14 AWG wire to keep voltage drop low, and give each horn its own inline fuse. Wiring both to one circuit without separate protection can let one horn fail silently while the other keeps working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow should I mount the horns?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAngle the trumpets slightly downward so water sheds out instead of pooling inside. Mount them under a hardtop or on a console side where they're protected from direct spray but still open to the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAre the trumpets metal or plastic?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThey're molded red plastic with a 4.3-inch trumpet. Plastic keeps them light and rust-free. 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