Not sure what this is...

[Shookie]

I have no idea what this is on the right/starboard side of my boat. The membrane looks like its deteriorated and should be replaced.

 

[zipper]

I have no idea what this is on the right/starboard side of my boat. The membrane looks like its deteriorated and should be replaced.
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Push your horn button. Get an air horn.

 

[Shookie]

Duh, had no idea that was the horn….

 

[Ronnie]

If your air horn works you shouldn’t need to replace it. It’s shaped like a snail shell to reduce the chances that water will make it all the way to the heart of the unit should any come through the opening.

 

[KC-AR240]

I just replaced my horn. Amazon for about 20 some $. Took All of 2 minutes to remove and replace. Came with the stainless new grill and a mesh cloth behind it.

 

[Dave burke]

I just replaced my horn. Amazon for about 20 some $. Took All of 2 minutes to remove and replace. Came with the stainless new grill and a mesh cloth behind it.

Good to know. Does it sound any better?

 

[KC-AR240]

Good to know. Does it sound any better?

It may be a little bit louder, but it was so simple to change out the old one( it died this year due to water getting thru that mesh cloth screen)

 

[KC-AR240]

Duh, had no idea that was the horn….

Very easy to swap out a new one 2 minutes or less

 

[biffdotorg]

I don't think I am the first one to say this, but the Yamaha horns suck so bad as far as durability goes. I have replaced mine twice after the frogskin tears and they take a crap. And I avoid it with the pressure washer as well. Finding the generic one is the trick too. As the Yamaha branded part is stupid expensive.

 

[Shookie]

My horn works fine.... wonder if there's a way to just buy some waterproof membrane and cover it instead buying a whole new horn assembly...??? Anyone know what that material is?

 

[biffdotorg]

Frogskin. It's used in powersports to allow air to pass but not water. It may cost as much as a generic horn if you can get a link for the cheap one mentioned.

Like the rest of us, replace the horn when it fails. Otherwise, search for frogskin

 

[biffdotorg]

I was not able to find small amounts of Frogskin, but it's a pre-filter material.

A company called outerwears makes pre-filter covers for air intakes on ATV/SXS. Polaris puts it on the air intake for clutch cooling etc.

You may not be able to find a small enough amount to make it cost effective. Other than the cheapest frogskin pre-filter I found on Amazon was $10 shipped.

Amazon.com: Outerwears WR12BK 12" x 12" Black Pre-Filter Sheet : Automotive

 

[KC-AR240]

Good to know. Does it sound any better?

Not enough to make a huge difference