Surface Buoys

Mooring Systems, Inc. manufactures a wide range of surface buoys designed for use as meteorological and oceanographic instrumentation platforms, using unique designs incorporating  durable self-fendering hulls made of Surlyn foam. Surlyn foam is closed cell, extremely tough, and requires little maintenance.

A steel frame and footed base provides a reliable construction that places the buoy system in compression while moored. A lightweight aluminum tower will support a host of instrumentation, solar panels, and navigation lights. The central well has a watertight compartment available for mounting batteries or electronics, and a removable topside end-cap allowing access while moored.

A versatile design approach allows for custom designed towers and instrument mounting for many inshore and offshore applications.

Features:

• Rugged Self-Fendering Surlyn Foam Hull
• Lightweight Aluminum Tower (Removable)
• Integral Radar Reflector
• Watertight Battery / Electronics Compartment
• Steel Frame, Well, & Base
• Lifting & Handling Bails
• Self-Standing Base (For Some Models)

Options:

• Instrumentation Mounting Brackets
• Bi-Moor or Tri-Moor Attachment Bails
• Custom Well Or Tower Fabrication
• Hull Stenciling
• Light

Construction:

• Buoyancy Hull: Surlyn Foam
• Well / Frame: Steel or Aluminum, Zinc Protected
• Tower: 6061-T6 Aluminum
• Hardware: 316 Stainless Steel
• Isolation Bushings: Nylon
• Top-Side Paint: Yellow Epoxy Paint
• Bottom Paint: Anti-Fouling Below Waterline
• Mooring Attachment: Bail On Well Bottom For Single or Dual Mooring

MSI Surface Buoys

MSI Surface Buoys