Schmitt Marine Steering Wheels Air Horns

Schmitt Marine Air Horns: Built for the Helm, Trusted on the Water

Schmitt Marine has spent more than 60 years earning a reputation as one of the marine industry's most trusted names. Best known for their premium steering wheels, the brand also carries that same commitment to quality, materials, and real-world performance into their air horns — a category where the consequences of a cheaply made product can be measured in safety, not just convenience.

The Ongaro Horn Lineup: Stainless Steel Inside and Out

Schmitt Marine's horn products fall under the Ongaro Marine sub-brand, which focuses specifically on marine signaling and electrical systems. The Ongaro line covers marine horns across multiple form factors, including trumpet horns, mini horns, compact horns, hidden horns, and drop-in horns — giving boaters a solution for virtually any installation scenario.

What sets Schmitt Marine's air horns apart from the competition is their material specification. The Deluxe All-Stainless models are constructed of 304 stainless steel inside and out, including a sealed sound unit, making them fully rust-resistant — a critical feature for vessels operating in salt water environments where lesser horns corrode quickly.

Performance and Compliance

Schmitt Marine horns are designed with real performance numbers in mind. The Standard Single Trumpet Horn is rated at 120 dB at 1 meter, while the Dual Trumpet model steps up to 125 dB at 1 meter — both delivering authoritative sound signals that can be heard across open water. All models meet ABYC A-23 standards for boats up to 12 meters, and the Deluxe All-Stainless series is guaranteed for 5 years , reflecting the brand's confidence in its materials and build quality.

For boaters with tighter installation spaces, the drop-in and mini horn configurations offer a lower-profile option without sacrificing compliance or durability. The Mini Stainless Steel Single Drop-In Horn, for example, features a stainless steel grill and is available in both low pitch and high pitch variants , allowing skippers to choose the tonal character that works best for their signaling needs.

Why Choose Schmitt Marine for Your Air Horn?

Schmitt & Ongaro designs, develops, and tests each product in the United States, with testing standards that far surpass current industry requirements. That same engineering discipline that goes into every steering wheel is applied to their horn products — pre-wired for easy installation, built from corrosion-resistant materials, and designed to perform reliably season after season.

For over 60 years, Schmitt Marine has been an industry leader in stainless steel marine products , and their air horn lineup is a natural extension of that legacy. Whether you're upgrading an aging horn, fitting out a new build, or simply ensuring your vessel meets COLREGS sound-signaling requirements, Schmitt Marine offers solutions that are built to last.

Browse the full selection of Schmitt Marine air horns to find the right model for your boat, or explore the complete Schmitt Marine brand page to see their full range of marine steering wheels, wiper systems, and accessories.