Shallow Water Polyethylene Buoys: Poly Ball, Pick Up & Spar Buoys
Made on the Gulf Coast | Manufacturer Direct Since 1999
Polyethylene buoys and floats for lakes, marinas, marsh and other shallow water from Wet Tech Energy, a buoy manufacturer in business since 1999: made on the Gulf Coast, finished in Louisiana. Choose foam-filled 18 and 24 inch Type A and Type B poly mooring buoys, Type A and Type B barrier floats / pick up buoys (18x30 and 24x36), SP 10/60 spar buoys or the M-711LP inland water buoy. Every one is available to buy direct from the manufacturer, with installation available.
Every poly buoy here is filled with 2 lb closed-cell foam and Made on the Gulf Coast: shells rotomolded in the USA by our rotomolding division, foam-filled and finished in Louisiana.
Buy direct from the manufacturer. Call for pricing and lead time.
Or email sales@wettechenergy.com
Our Shallow Water Buoys and Floats
Type A & Type B Poly Ball Buoys / Mooring Buoys, 18" and 24"
Available in Type A and Type B. Made on the Gulf Coast, finished in Louisiana: a 0.25 in wall rotomolded polyethylene shell, completely foam-filled with 2 lb closed-cell foam, with 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. The 18-inch and 24-inch sizes are in stock and ready to ship.
Sizes:
- 18" (WT-BF-18-SP)
- 24" (WT-BF-24-SP)
| Spec | 18" | 24" |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
Type A & Type B Barrier Floats / Pick Up Buoys
Available in Type A and Type B. Made on the Gulf Coast, finished in Louisiana, with a 0.25 in wall, and completely foam-filled with 2 lb closed-cell foam, strung on rod, rope or chain for pick-up buoys, swim lines, boat barriers and exclusion lines. Any color, built to order. The 18x30 and 24x36 sizes are in stock and ready to ship.
Sizes:
- 24" diameter x 36" length (WT-BF-2436)
- 18" diameter x 30" length (WT-BF-1830)
| Spec | WT-BF-2436 | WT-BF-1830 |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 24 in dia. x 36 in long | 18 in dia. x 30 in long |
| Weight | 53 lb | 26 lb |
| Submerged buoyancy | 385 lb | 200 lb |
| Colors | Any color, built to order | Any color, built to order |
SP 10/60 Spar Buoy
Rotomolded polyethylene spar buoy with a 0.25 in wall, filled with 2 lb closed-cell foam, with an interchangeable can or nun top. For regulatory, no wake and channel marking on lakes and in shallow water.
Sizes:
- 10" diameter x 60" long
- Rides 36" out of the water, about 24" draft
M-711LP Inland Water Buoy
A self-righting polyethylene marker buoy filled with 2 lb closed-cell foam, for pipeline, hazard and channel marking in marsh and shallow inland water, with a top lantern mount and custom graphics.
Sizes:
- 60 in tall x 28 in wide (700 mm class)
- 206 lb net buoyancy
Marking a Whole Lake?
See our lake buoys page for spar, no wake and swim area buoys, barrier floats / pick up buoys, poly mooring buoys and the M-711LP together, plus anchors, lights and installation. See all no wake buoys.
18 Inch Type A & Type B Ball Buoy (18" Poly Mooring Ball)
Our 18 inch ball buoy (also called an 18 in poly mooring ball or 18" poly ball buoy), model WT-BF-18-SP, is a foam-filled polyethylene mooring buoy in the Poly Buoys line, offered in Type A and Type B. Completely foam-filled with urethane foam that meets or exceeds United States Coast Guard requirements. 0.25 in wall. Other colors built to order.
Full specs and quote path: 18" poly ball buoy.
24 Inch Type A & Type B Ball Buoy (24" Poly Mooring Ball)
Our 24 inch ball buoy (24 in poly mooring ball / 24" poly ball buoy), model WT-BF-24-SP, is the larger foam-filled poly mooring buoy in the same line, offered in Type A and Type B. Completely foam-filled with urethane foam that meets or exceeds United States Coast Guard requirements. 0.25 in wall.
Full specs: 24" poly ball buoy.
Eye x Eye Buoy Options
Looking for an eye x eye buoy (also searched as eye-to-eye buoy or eye and eye buoy)? In our Poly Buoys line, poly ball buoys and barrier floats / pick up buoys are available with eyes. Tell us which product and size you need when you call — we will match the end fittings to your job without a one-size catalog guess.
- 18" and 24" poly ball / mooring buoys — Type A available with eyes
- Barrier floats / pick up buoys (18x30 and 24x36) — Type A available with eyes
Barrier Floats Linked from Poly Buoys
For swim lines, boat barriers and river pick up, see Type A and Type B barrier floats / pick up buoys: 18" x 30" (WT-BF-1830) and 24" x 36" (WT-BF-2436). Also called rope floats when strung on a line.
Which Shallow Water Buoy Do I Need?
| Product | Sizes | Best for | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type A and Type B poly mooring buoys | 18" (96.5 lb net buoyancy) and 24" (about 220 lb net buoyancy) | Mooring buoys; built in orange so far, other colors built to order | Buy; installation available |
| Type A and Type B barrier floats / pick up buoys | 24" diameter x 36" length (WT-BF-2436) and 18" diameter x 30" length (WT-BF-1830) | Pick-up buoys, swim lines, boat barriers, exclusion lines; any color | Buy; installation available |
| SP 10/60 spar buoys (can & nun) | 10" x 60", about 24" draft | Regulatory, no wake and channel marking | Buy; installation available |
| M-711LP inland water buoy | 60 in x 28 in, 206 lb net buoyancy | Pipeline, hazard and channel marking in marsh and inland water | Buy; installation available |
Tell us the water, the job, the size and the quantity. We will quote it.
Or email sales@wettechenergy.com
Anchors, Chain, Lights and Installation
Order your buoys ready to set. We provide anchors, chain and custom mooring system solutions sized for your site, and USCG/IALA compliant marine lights from all major brands for the spar buoy and M-711LP. Our crews can install the buoys, floats and moorings for you. Need a larger buoy? See our steel mooring buoys and navigational buoys.
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 foam-filled 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
- Manufacturer direct: we are the manufacturer, not a reseller. Made on the Gulf Coast.
- Custom shop: sizes, colors, fittings and graphics built to your spec
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What shallow water polyethylene buoys do you make?
Poly mooring buoys (18 and 24 inch, 96.5 lb and about 220 lb net buoyancy), barrier floats / pick up buoys (24" diameter x 36" length and 18" diameter x 30" length), SP 10/60 can and nun spar buoys (10 x 60 inch), and the M-711LP inland water buoy.
Are they foam filled?
Yes. All of our poly buoys are filled with 2 lb closed-cell foam: the poly mooring buoys, barrier floats / pick up buoys, SP 10/60 spar buoys and the M-711LP. The poly mooring buoys, barrier floats and M-711LP are completely foam-filled, so there is no hollow chamber to flood if the hull is holed.
Can I buy these buoys?
Yes. Every buoy and float on this page is available to buy direct from the manufacturer, with installation available. Call 337-893-9992 for pricing and lead time.
Do you install them?
Yes. We provide anchors, chain and custom mooring system solutions sized for your site, and our crews can install the buoys, floats and moorings.
Which buoy is right for a lake or swim area?
Use barrier floats for swim lines, boat barriers and pick-up buoys, SP 10/60 spar buoys for no wake and channel marking, and poly mooring buoys for boat moorings. Call us and we will help you plan the layout.
Where are your buoys made?
Made on the Gulf Coast, finished in Louisiana. Our rotomolding division molds the shells for our spar buoys, M-711LP buoys, barrier floats / pick up buoys and poly mooring buoys, and our shop in Maurice, Louisiana finishes each one. Made on the Gulf Coast. Wet Tech Energy is a buoy manufacturer, in business since 1999.
Which poly buoy do I need for a mooring, a swim line or a no wake zone?
Use 18" or 24" poly ball buoys for boat moorings, barrier floats / pick up buoys for swim lines, boat barriers and pick-up lines, and SP 10/60 spar buoys with Slow No Wake graphics for no wake zones.
What is an 18 inch ball buoy?
Our 18 inch ball buoy (WT-BF-18-SP) is a foam-filled poly mooring ball in the Poly Buoys line, Made on the Gulf Coast, available with eyes. See https://www.wettechenergy.com/capabilities/products/poly-ball-buoys for details.
What is a 24 inch ball buoy?
Our 24 inch ball buoy (WT-BF-24-SP) is the larger foam-filled poly mooring ball in the same Poly Buoys line, available with eyes. Call 337-893-9992.
Do you make an eye x eye buoy?
Yes. Poly ball buoys and barrier floats / pick up buoys in our Poly Buoys area are available with eyes. Tell us the size and job when you call so we fit the ends correctly.
Request a Quote
Call 337-893-9992 or email sales@wettechenergy.com with the product, size, color, quantity and where the buoys 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.