MSI Products & Services


Surface Buoys

Mooring Systems, Inc. manufactures a wide range of surface buoys designed for use as meteorological and oceanographic instrumentation platforms.  Our unique Guardian design incorporates durable self-fendering hulls made of Surlyn foam.  The Surlyn foam is closed cell, extremely tough and requires little maintenance.  A galvanized steel frame and footed base provide 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 water tight compartment available for mounting batteries or electronics and a removable topside end-cap allowing access while moored.  Our 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
  • Water Tight Battery/Electronics Compartment
  • Galvanized Steel Frame, Well and Base
  • Lifting and handling Bails
  • Self-Standing Base

Options

  • Light Systems
  • Custom Instrumentation Brackets
  • Bi-moor or Tri-moor Configurations
  • Custom Well or Tower Fabrication
  • Hull Stenciling

Specifications

MODEL

Net Buoyancy
lbs

Surlyn Hull
Diameter

Surlyn Hull
Height
G--300 300
136 kg		 36"
914 mm		 16"
406 mm
G-500 500
227 kg		 48"
1219 mm		 16"
406 mm
G-700 700
318 kg		 48"
1219 mm		 24"
610 mm
G-1000 1000
454 kg		 61"
1549mm		 16"
406mm
G-2000 2000
907 kg		 61"
1549 mm		 24"
610 mm
G-3000 3000
1360 kg		 82"
2082 mm		 24"
610 mm
G-5000 5000
2268 kg		 82"
2082 mm		 42"
1067 mm

 

Underway

Marker Buoy

The Marker Buoy series is built to be simple and cost effective. The  basic design consists of Surlyn foam flotation sandwiched between two galvanized steel plates. A galvanized steel threaded rod or rods provide structural integrity between the large upper lifting bale and lower mooring eye. Standard features include a tensile strength of at least 5 times the buoyancy, self-fendering flotation collar and large pick-up bail. Custom instrument components, colors, sizes and shapes are available upon request.

 

 

 

G-2000 
Guardian Buoy 

This Guardian buoy is being deployed for Bigelow Labs,
off the coast of Maine. 

 The G-2000 is the workhorse product in the Guardian Series Line. The ample buoyancy and modest size make it the ideal choice where versatility is of primary importance.

 

G3000
&
G2000's


 

Deployed 
G2000

 

 

 

 

 



Marker Buoys
 

email: sales@mooringsystems.com

phone: 508-564-4770 ~  fax: 508-564-4773