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How do I use a Mooring Buoy?
The sole purpose of the mooring buoy is to support
the mooring chain. The two preferred designs for mooring buoys are a traditional
buoy with hardware or a buoy with a tube through the center. Both offer reliable
flotation and will last for several seasons, depending upon the salinity of the
water. Obviously, freshwater applications will extend the useful life of any
mooring system. A permanent mooring system, when properly designed, should
securely position a boat so that it can be left unattended, with little
attention, for long periods of time. Each system usually consists of a mooring
buoy (to float the chain), a mooring anchor and a length of chain (running
between the anchor and the mooring buoy). Also the proper ground tackle includes
correct sized galvanized shackles and swivels. Always keep in mind, that the
mooring system is only as reliable as the ?current? conditions of the
environment. All Taylor*Made Sur-Moor™ Buoys are built to withstand the constant
abuse of most mooring environments.
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