AFI Air Horns

AFI Air Horns: Professional-Grade Sound Signaling on the Water

When safety on the water depends on being heard, AFI is a name boaters have trusted for generations. Operating under the Marinco family of brands, AFI has spent more than 50 years designing and manufacturing marine air horns specifically engineered for the punishing realities of the marine environment — salt spray, UV exposure, vibration, and relentless moisture.

AFI/Marinco is the leading supplier of horns to the marine industry, supplying well-known boat builders such as Malibu Boats, Axis Wake, Mastercraft, Nautique, Supra, and Moomba — a testament to the brand's reputation for reliability where it counts most.

FullBlast Compressor-Driven Air Horns

AFI's flagship air horn line centers on its compressor-driven designs, engineered to deliver maximum output from a 12-volt DC system. The FullBlast compressor-driven air horns are designed to be the loudest and most complete line of 12V air horns available. All AFI air horns produce sound levels ranging between 120 and 127 dB, meaning they meet ABYC and NMMA regulations for boats up to 20 meters (66 feet) in length. Whether you're navigating a crowded anchorage or signaling through heavy fog, that kind of output provides genuine peace of mind.

AFI offers both single and dual trumpet configurations. The Dual Trumpet Chrome Brass Air Horn Kit (model 10106) pairs a polished classic look with compressor-driven power, while the Single Trumpet variant (model 10105) delivers a more compact footprint without sacrificing compliance or volume. The single trumpet model features a chrome-plated brass construction, a 120 dB sound pressure level, and is delivered with a 12-volt compressor, air tubing, fittings, and hardware — everything needed for a clean installation.

Built to Survive Marine Environments

What truly sets AFI air horns apart is the materials philosophy behind every unit. Stainless steel is used for all critical components, including trumpets, motor covers, diaphragms, assembly hardware, and mounting hardware. On XLP-series trumpet horns, AFI takes corrosion protection a step further: the horn receives extra protection through complete over-molding of the internal motor cover housing — the added protection that backs up AFI's five-year warranty.

For installations where a traditional trumpet profile isn't practical, AFI also offers drop-in hidden horn designs (such as the 11079 and 11095 series) that mount flush within a dash or panel. The compact 12-volt boat horns are sealed with a stainless steel top cover on a plastic base and come pre-wired, mounted to a stainless steel bracket ready for installation with two fixing holes.

Regulatory Compliance Built In

Boating regulations require that vessels carry an effective sound-signaling device, and AFI's air horns are designed with compliance in mind from the ground up. AFI's dual trumpet air horn meets ABYC and NMMA regulations on boats up to 66 feet in length — making them a straightforward choice for both recreational and commercial applications. For boaters who want confidence that their safety equipment meets the standard, AFI removes the guesswork.

Explore the full AFI brand lineup or browse the complete selection of marine air horns to find the right signaling solution for your vessel.