AFI Electric Horns
AFI Electric Horns: Built for the Open Water
When it comes to marine safety signaling, few names carry the weight of AFI. As part of the Marinco Electrical Group, AFI has spent over five decades engineering sound devices specifically for the punishing realities of life on the water. Their electric horns are not an afterthought — they represent a focused, purpose-built approach to one of the most critical safety systems on any vessel.
Marine-Grade Construction Where It Counts
What sets AFI electric horns apart from generic alternatives is a commitment to materials that genuinely withstand saltwater, UV exposure, and vibration. Stainless steel is used throughout all critical components — trumpets, motor covers, diaphragms, and mounting hardware — ensuring that corrosion doesn't compromise the horn's performance when you need it most. Certain flagship models, such as the XLP trumpet series, take protection even further with complete over-molding of the internal motor cover housing, a process that adds a meaningful layer of defense against moisture intrusion and backs it up with a five-year warranty.
A Range of Options for Every Vessel
AFI's electric horn lineup spans a wide range of vessel sizes and installation scenarios. Boaters with tighter deck spaces can turn to compact trumpet horns like the CTD (Compact Toothed Diaphragm) series, which are engineered to fit into smaller areas without sacrificing sound output. The CTD technology uses a toothed diaphragm design to produce a more consistent and powerful blast while reducing the risk of diaphragm fatigue over time — a smart engineering refinement for a component expected to work reliably after long periods of inactivity.
For larger vessels or those navigating congested waterways, AFI's dual-trumpet configurations deliver output levels reaching 123 dB at one meter, providing the kind of audible presence required for serious offshore or commercial boating. Single-trumpet models, meanwhile, offer outputs around 118 dB — well within USCG requirements for recreational vessels — with a more streamlined footprint.
The Mini Blast compact horn series rounds out the lineup, featuring a non-corrosive ASA plastic cover that mounts above deck and delivers a clear 106 dB signal — a practical, no-fuss option for smaller runabouts and day sailors where simplicity and weight savings matter.
Why AFI for Your Marine Electric Horn?
- Over 50 years of experience designing horns for marine environments
- 100% stainless steel exterior on premium models, including Type 304 stainless diaphragms
- XLP series features over-molded motor covers backed by a 5-year warranty
- CTD technology reduces diaphragm fatigue for long-term reliability
- Multiple configurations: compact, single-trumpet, dual-trumpet, and mini designs
- 12V DC operation compatible with standard marine electrical systems
Whether you're outfitting a bass boat, a cruiser, or an offshore sportfisher, AFI's electric horn selection offers the right balance of output, durability, and installation flexibility. Explore the full AFI brand catalog or browse all electric horns to find the right fit for your vessel.