Bouyies - what to use

[Darin Jordan]

Here are some stipulations any NAMBA Legal buoys have to meet. This eliminates the ability to use single pool noodles, unless they are at least 6" in diamter:

1. Buoys will be any object non-injurious to boat hulls such as styrofoam or plastic that
floats at least 50% out of the water, is clearly visible, brightly colored (red, orange, or
yellow), and securely fastened to their position. In no event will a buoy be less than
six inches or more than 12 inches in diameter. Buoys must float a minimum of five
inches above the water.

[grsboats]

Second 785...the only difference is we use light fenders surronded with pool noodles.Gill

[Doug Smock]

Order a half dozen of these. Tie a rope and brick to it and you're in business. The smaller balls won't hurt your boat. I've seen the bigger balls that were cut in half stop a boat dead in it's tracks.

http://cudjoesales.com/CNK-STYRO-BUOY-6%22-EA-BUOYCNK6/

That's what we use for sub buoys. Yep, the 12" buoys cut in half will teach you to stay off of them depending on how the leaders are done.

[AMG4ME]

Lots of great info and cool info but for me I like the pool noodle idea the best... Cheap, easy and safe for the boats. Thanks for all the replies turned out to be a cool thread.

[kfxguy]

The pond I run in has some small white balls in it making the course. Not sure how they are attached.