Type A & Type B Poly Ball Buoys: 18 and 24 in Polyethylene Mooring Balls
Made on the Gulf Coast | Manufacturer Direct Since 1999
18" and 24" poly mooring buoys, rotomolded polyethylene, from Wet Tech Energy, Providing a Wave of Solutions since 1999: made on the Gulf Coast, finished in Louisiana. We are a custom shop: built to your spec, with installation available.
Looking for a poly ball buoy? Our 18" (WT-BF-18-SP) and 24" (WT-BF-24-SP) poly mooring ball buoys are available as Type A and Type B and are built in orange so far, with other colors built to order, and are Made on the Gulf Coast: polyethylene shells made on the Gulf Coast, finished in Louisiana.
Buy poly mooring buoys direct from the manufacturer. Call for pricing and lead time.
Or email sales@wettechenergy.com
Why Buy Poly Ball Buoys from Wet Tech
- Made on the Gulf Coast, finished in Louisiana: 0.25" rotomolded polyethylene shell
- Rotomolded polyethylene shell : filled with two-pound closed-cell foam
- Published numbers: 96.5 lb net buoyancy (18") and about 220 lb (24")
- Stable: center of gravity, buoyancy and stability calculated for each size; positive metacentric height
- End options: eye nuts on each end, or a custom-size through-pipe for cable or rope
- Built in orange so far; other colors built to order
- Made on the Gulf Coast, serving Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi and the Southeast. Call us for lead time
- Installation available: anchors, chain and installation from one company
Poly Mooring Buoy Specifications
| Spec | 18 in | 24 in |
|---|---|---|
| Model | WT-BF-18-SP | WT-BF-24-SP |
| Diameter | 18 in | 24 in |
| Weight | About 14 lb (6.4 kg) | About 42 lb (19 kg) |
| Net buoyancy* | 96.5 lb (44.8 kgf) | About 220 lb (100 kgf) |
| Shell | 0.25 in wall rotomolded polyethylene | 0.25 in wall rotomolded polyethylene |
| Fill | Two-pound closed-cell foam (polyethylene shell) | Same |
| Stability | Positive metacentric height | Positive metacentric height |
| End options | Eye nuts on each end, or custom-size through-pipe for cable or rope | Same |
| Color | Built in orange so far; other colors built to order | Same |
| Availability | Installation available | Installation available |
*Net buoyancy: extra load the buoy carries before it is fully submerged.
Tell us the size, color, end option and quantity. We will quote it.
18-inch and 24-inch sizes are in stock and ready to ship. Request a quote.
Or email sales@wettechenergy.com
Anchors, Chain and Installation
Setting a mooring field? We provide anchors, chain and custom mooring system solutions sized for your site, and our crews can install the moorings. For larger moorings, see our large steel mooring buoys. See also barrier floats / pick up buoys, SP 10/60 spar buoys, the M-711LP marker buoy and lake buoys.
Sizes & Replacements: 18" and 24" Poly Ball / Mooring Buoys
Standard 18" and 24" poly mooring buoy sizes, with eye nuts on each end or a custom-size through-pipe for cable or rope.
Replacing worn mooring buoys? Tell us the size, color and end option you have now and we will build matching buoys, or build to your spec, with installation available: call 337-893-9992.
18" Type A & Type B Ball Buoy / 18 Inch Mooring Ball (WT-BF-18-SP)
The 18" ball buoy (18 inch ball buoy, 18 in mooring ball) is our smaller poly mooring buoy, offered in Type A and Type B: rotomolded polyethylene with a 0.25 in wall. Rotomolded polyethylene built for marine use. Sold (not rented), colors built to order.
24" Type A & Type B Ball Buoy / 24 Inch Mooring Ball (WT-BF-24-SP)
The 24" ball buoy (24 inch ball buoy, 24 in mooring ball) is the larger poly mooring buoy in the same Made on the Gulf Coast line, offered in Type A and Type B: 0.25 in wall, rotomolded polyethylene built for marine use.
Both sizes are part of our Poly Buoys line. Need floats for a swim line or barrier instead? See Type A and Type B barrier floats / pick up buoys (18x30 and 24x36).
Why Wet Tech Energy
Made on the Gulf Coast | Manufacturer Direct Since 1999
One call, one company, in business since 1999. Every poly buoy is polyethylene and finished to your specs. Need something different? We can build custom molds for custom products, so just ask.
- Made on the Gulf Coast: finished in Louisiana, in business since 1999
- Custom shop: built to your spec
- Manufacturer direct: we are the manufacturer, not a reseller. Made on the Gulf Coast.
- Built and installed: buoys, anchors, chain, lights and installation from one company
- Talk to a person: call 337-893-9992 and speak with someone who knows the buoys
What to Have Ready When You Call
- Product and size (or the spec you need matched)
- Color, message or graphics, and lighting
- Fittings: shackle, rod, rope or chain, and anchor
- Quantity
- Where they are going: waterway, water depth and conditions
Installation available: see mooring buoy installation. For larger steel moorings see steel mooring buoys and mooring systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes are your poly mooring buoys?
Two standard sizes: WT-BF-18-SP is 18 inches in diameter and WT-BF-24-SP is 24 inches. Built in orange so far; other colors built to order.
How much will a poly mooring buoy hold up?
Net buoyancy, the extra load the buoy carries before it is fully submerged, is 96.5 lb (44.8 kgf) for the 18 inch and about 220 lb (100 kgf) for the 24 inch.
How much do they weigh?
About 14 lb (6.4 kg) for the 18 inch and about 42 lb (19 kg) for the 24 inch.
What are poly ball buoys made of?
Both sizes have a 0.25 inch rotomolded polyethylene shell, filled with two-pound closed-cell foam, made on the Gulf Coast and finished in our Louisiana shop.
Will they float stable?
Yes. Center of gravity, buoyancy and stability are calculated for each size, and both sizes have a positive metacentric height.
What end options are there?
Eye nuts on each end, or a custom-size through-pipe for cable or rope.
What colors can I get?
Built in orange so far; other colors built to order.
Where are your mooring buoys made?
Made on the Gulf Coast, finished in Louisiana: our rotomolding division molds the shells, and our shop in Maurice, Louisiana finishes them. Made on the Gulf Coast. Wet Tech Energy is the manufacturer, not a reseller, in business since 1999.
Do you install mooring buoys?
Yes. Wet Tech offers installation: we can set your mooring buoys with anchors and chain. Call 337-893-9992 to schedule.
How fast can you ship?
Call us for lead time at 337-893-9992. We finish them at our shop in Maurice, Louisiana and ship across Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi and the Southeast.
Can you build a custom buoy?
Yes. We are a custom shop: built to your spec. Tell us the size, color, fittings, quantity and where they are going.
Is a poly ball buoy the same as your poly mooring buoy?
Yes. Our 18" and 24" poly mooring buoys are sold as poly ball buoys: 0.25" rotomolded polyethylene shells with eye nuts on each end or a custom-size through-pipe for cable or rope. Made on the Gulf Coast.
Do you make steel ball buoys?
Yes. For heavier loads we build a steel spherical buoy for mooring or flotation, 30" to 58" diameter standard, Made in Louisiana. See our steel mooring buoys.
Is an 18 inch ball buoy the same as your 18" poly mooring buoy?
Yes. WT-BF-18-SP is our 18 inch ball buoy / 18 in mooring ball in the Poly Buoys line, available with eyes.
Is a 24 inch ball buoy the same as your 24" poly mooring buoy?
Yes. WT-BF-24-SP is our 24 inch ball buoy / 24 in mooring ball, available with eyes.
Are poly ball buoys available with eyes?
Yes. Our 18" and 24" poly ball buoys are available with eyes. Tell us what you are connecting when you call 337-893-9992.
Request a Quote
Call 337-893-9992 or email sales@wettechenergy.com with the buoy size, color, end option, quantity, colors, options and where they are going. We will get back to you with pricing and lead time.
Call us or email us and let us know how we can assist.
Wet Tech Energy, 4598 Woodlawn Rd, Maurice, LA 70555. In business since 1999. Made on the Gulf Coast.
Do poly ball buoys come with GPS or smart buoy tech?
No. GPS and smart-buoy options apply to our steel navigation buoys such as the BL 620 and 58/14, not to polyethylene ball buoys.