Marinaquip Mooring Buoys
Marinaquip HIGHBUOY mooring buoys are constructed from high grade Polyethylene to perform in all conditions. They’re designed to provide easy and direct access to the top mooring line. Marinaquip HIGHBUOY Mooring Buoys provide significant benefits over other buoys. Designed for a wide variety of mooring situations: harbours, rivers, lakes, lagoons, etc.
Easy Mooring Solution
HIGHBUOY mooring buoys have been designed to provide direct connection to the top mooring line and chain via an integral heavy duty diamond shackle plate.
The split design provides two independent buoyancy chambers providing residual buoyancy and integrity without the need for additional foaming. Interlocking float sections reduce the number of fasteners required which in turn provides easy access to mooring lines, shackles and swivels.
Mooring Buoy Specifications
Comparison
High Neck
Dish Top
HIGHBUOYS come in two options: the HB1250 “high neck”; and the HB580 “dish top”. Both designs consist of two high quality, tough roto moulded Polyethylene half buoys bolted together. The split design provides two independent, fully enclosed chambers greatly increasing buoyancy integrity and removes the need for additional internal foaming.
The “direct connect” design gives instant access to the actual mooring line without any need to haul anything wet, dirty or heavy out of the water.
| Model | Dimensions | Weight | Colours |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Neck | 49" x 24" x 24" | 25lbs | Orange |
| Dish Top | 23" x 23" x 23" | 24lbs | Orange |
1. Super Tough Roto-Moulded Polyethylene Shell
Design and material make up features provide long-lasting rigidity, strength and durability.
2. Unique Double Buoyancy Chamber Design
The double chamber design not only provides superior buoyancy but also allows for easy access for maintenance and checks
3. Strong Integrated Direct Mooring Point
The mooring line is directly connected to the strong lower base plate therefore there is no need to haul anything out of the water
4. Mooring Rope Anti-Wear Bearings
The top mooring line can rotate in the rope channel and is protected from wear using super tough low friction HDPE bearings
5. Internal Tackle Chamber
Shackles, thimbles, splices and swivels can all be utilised as required and protected within the internal tackle chamber
| Model | High Neck |
| External Diameter | 600mm (24") |
| Height | 1250mm (50") |
| Swivel Chamber Height | 307mm (12.1") |
| Swivel Chamber Diameter | 145mm (5.7") |
| Rope Channel Diameter | 45mm (1.75") |
1. Super Tough Roto-Moulded Polyethylene Shell
Design and material make up features provide long-lasting rigidity, strength and durability.
2. Unique Double Buoyancy Chamber Design
The double chamber design not only provides superior buoyancy but also allows for easy access for maintenance and checks
3. Strong Integrated Direct Mooring Point
The mooring line is directly connected to the strong lower base plate therefore there is no need to haul anything out of the water
4. Mooring Rope Anti-Wear Bearings
The top mooring line can rotate in the rope channel and is protected from wear using super tough low friction HDPE bearing (choice of slot or hole type bearing)
5. Internal Tackle Chamber
Shackles, thimbles, splices and swivels can all be utilised as required and protected within the internal tackle chamber
6. Rope Dish / Reservoir
The top of the buoy has a deep convenient receptacle to store and keep the mooring rope high and dry and giving easy access
| Model | Dish Top |
| External Diameter | 580mm (23") |
| Height | 580mm (23") |
| Swivel Chamber Height | 355mm (14") |
| Swivel Chamber Diameter | 145mm (5.7") |
| Mooring Line Anti-Wear Bearing | Custom Slot/Hole |
Mooring Buoy Pricing
Mooring Buoys FAQs
Marinaquip Highbuoys are “direct connect” mooring solutions for securing to an anchored mooring block and chain e.g as in a swing mooring in a harbour, lake or lagoon.
The high visibility and high availability / access / provision of the actual top mooring line provides for easy, quick, safe and clean mooring of yachts, launches and all manner of watercraft without the need to haul anything out of the water. Say “goodbye” to dirty, slimy, wet, pick-up buoys, ropes, chains and shackles and “hello” to clean, lightweight, conveniently positioned, full strength mooring lines.
High Buoys can be used for casually or permanently mooring yachts, launches and watercraft in harbours, lakes, rivers and lagoons etc. They can be used with any designated mooring blocks, anchors, chains, ropes and tackle as stipulated by local marine authorities for your class and weight of vessel up to the maximum size and rating of the Highbuoy chosen. Please check the ratings of our Highbuoys and also with your local harbourmaster for mooring rules and regulations within your region.
High Buoys can be set up for very easy and swift mooring. Talk to your local marine authority and/or mooring installer for assistance in choosing the correct sizes and ratings (and most appropriate set up) of all mooring lines and tackle to be used specifically for your boat or marine craft.
High Buoys are rotationally moulded from a special grade of super strong high density Polyethylene.
High Buoys are seriously strong however it must be remembered that the buoys themselves are not what you will be mooring to. Your mooring line passes through the Highbuoy and connects to the heavy duty diamond shackle plate at the bottom. This in turn is connected to your top mooring chain or mooring line. The buoy is not being pulled on and merely holds up your mooring lines and/or chain for your convenience.
Currently there are two sizes of High Buoy
MF1000 which has matching end caps and 90 degree external corners
Length 1000mm
Height 150mm
Depth 75mm
MF500 which has matching end caps
Length 500mm
Height 70mm
Depth 70mm
High Buoys require no maintenance other than to clean from time to time as biofouling will eventually adhere to the Polyethylene but not affect it. It must be stated, however, that ALL moorings and buoys need periodical checks by authorised marine specialists who will monitor wear and tear on ropes, chains, swivels, shackles, and all other tackle. These may need to be renewed and/or replaced as required. Please check with your local marine authority for guidelines and rules.
- User Friendly
- Easy to Install
- Direct Mooring
- Residual Buoyancy
- Durable
- Lightweight
- High Visibility
- Energy Absorbing
- UV Resistant
- Two Sizes/Designs
- Non Marking
- Recyclable
