Make a little noise with this tiny air horn that doesn’t require a canister of compressed air to operate. 


You won’t believe you ears, but you might want to cover them when testing the Stowmaster Marine Horn.  Made of durable plastic and measuring only 3” x 2”, the horn is a safety tool that’s so small it’s more likely to be taken along in the dinghy or on a kayak and it’s easy to toss anywhere near the helm or just hang it by its included lanyard. 



Keeping a horn nearby means it’ll be used when needed and it will never run out of air, so long as you don’t, since it needs only a good blow by the user to produce a sound that will make you try it twice.  It's also an excellent emergency backup for your ship’s horn or you can put it in your ditch bag. The sound requires minimal air pressure and is directed downward for hearing safety.


A small horn might seem like an oxymoron, but if its size makes it more convenient to use, then it’s worth a hundred larger horns that are out of reach when needed.  The Stowmaster horn comes in a bright orange so you can find it quickly in a dark drawer or locker and it retails for $8.99 so grab two.  For more information, visit www.westmarine.com. 

Written by: Zuzana Prochazka
Zuzana Prochazka is a writer and photographer who freelances for a dozen boating magazines and websites. A USCG 100 Ton Master, Zuzana has cruised, chartered and skippered flotillas in many parts of the world and serves as a presenter on charter destinations and topics. She is the Chair of the New Product Awards committee, judging innovative boats and gear at NMMA and NMEA shows, and currently serves as immediate past president of Boating Writers International. She contributes to Boats.com and YachtWorld.com, and also blogs regularly on her boat review site, TalkoftheDock.com.