{"product_id":"polyform-a-1-buoy-11x15-in-white-pvc-fender","title":"Polyform A-1 Buoy 11x15 In White PVC Fender","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Polyform A-1 is the compact all-round buoy from Polyform's A-series, molded from tough white PVC and sized for boats 15 to 30 feet. At 11 inches across and 15 inches long, it works as a hull fender at the dock or a mooring buoy on the hook, with a single 1-inch rope eye you run your line straight through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Polyform A-1 is the compact workhorse of Polyform's A-series, the all-round buoy line you'll spot on moorings and hanging off rails all over the water. It measures 11 inches across and 15 inches long, with a 34.6-inch circumference, and it's molded from tough white PVC. A single 1-inch rope eye sits molded into the top, so you run your line straight through and go. Polyform sizes this one for boats from 15 to 30 feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the A-series handy is that one buoy does two jobs. Hang it over the side and it's a fender, cushioning your hull against a dock, a piling, or another boat during a raft-up. Clip it to your mooring tackle and it's a mooring buoy, marking the spot and giving you something to grab as you come alongside. On a 22-foot bowrider or a mid-size center console, the A-1 handles both roles without taking up much locker space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is inflatable vinyl with a molded air valve. That means you set the firmness yourself. Air it up firm for hard dock contact, back it off a touch if you want a softer squeeze against topsides. The PVC is built to take the sun and salt, and the one-piece molded eye won't pull out the way a bolted-on ring can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRigging it is about as simple as marine gear gets. Feed your line through the 1-inch eye and tie it off. Most folks run a braided nylon line here, sized to slip cleanly through the eye. If you're using it as a fender, run it on a quick-release so you can move it fore and aft as you dock. As a mooring buoy, shackle it to your riser chain and pennant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizing is worth a word. Polyform rates the A-1 for boats 15 to 30 feet, but that's a guide, not a hard rule. On the lighter end of that range, a couple of A-1s per side will cover you. On a heavier 28-foot boat, or in a chop where you're really loading the fenders, step up in size or add a fender board. One buoy rarely does it alone. Two per side is the honest minimum for most boats in this class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A-series has been around a long time, and there's a reason you see these buoys everywhere from working harbors to weekend slips. The shape is stable in the water, the vinyl takes abuse, and the sizing runs from this little A-1 all the way up to fenders big enough for serious cruising boats. Staying inside one family means you can match a set as your fleet grows, and the look stays consistent across the rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular A-1 is the white version. The A-series is molded in several colors, so if you want a buoy that stands out on a mooring field or one that blends with a white hull, you've got options across the line. White is the easy default. It reads clean against most topsides and it's simple to spot on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare is easy. Rinse the salt off, and check the inflation at the start of each season since valves can loosen over a winter of storage. White PVC looks sharp but shows scuffs and can stiffen with years of hard UV, so if you trailer and store outside, a little shade or a cover goes a long way. A mild soap and water wipe pulls off most dock grime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne more practical note on the valve. Because the A-1 inflates rather than coming as solid foam, you get to dial the pressure to the job. Firmer for hard fixed docks and pilings, a little softer when you're nestling against another boat's gelcoat. Keep a pump aboard and you can top it off in seconds. If you ever notice it going soft between uses, it's usually just the valve needing a firm reseat, not the buoy giving up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's it for? Owners of runabouts, center consoles, cuddies, and small cruisers in that 15-to-30-foot band who want one buoy they can use as a fender at the dock and a mooring marker on the hook. If you run a heavier displacement boat or moor in exposed water, look further up the A-series for a bigger buoy. But for everyday protection and marking on a trailerable or slip-kept boat, the A-1 earns its spot in the locker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e11-inch diameter by 15-inch length with a 34.6-inch circumference, sized for boats 15 to 30 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMolded white PVC body built to take sun, salt, and hard dock contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle 1-inch molded rope eye, so you run your line straight through with no extra hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInflatable vinyl with an air valve, so you set the firmness for the job\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOne-piece molded eye that won't pull loose the way a bolted-on ring can\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDoubles as a hull fender at the dock or a mooring buoy on the hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePart of Polyform's proven A-series, a design you'll find on moorings and rails everywhere\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact enough to stow in a locker on a trailerable boat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Polyform U.S. reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size boat is the Polyform A-1 buoy made for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePolyform rates the A-1 for boats 15 to 30 feet. That covers most runabouts, center consoles, cuddies, and small cruisers. It's a guide, not a hard limit, so heavier boats or exposed moorings may want a larger buoy from the A-series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use the A-1 as both a fender and a mooring buoy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Hung over the side it works as a fender against docks, pilings, and other boats. Rigged to your mooring tackle it works as a mooring buoy. One buoy, two jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size line fits the rope eye?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe molded rope eye is 1 inch, so you run your line straight through it with no extra hardware. Most owners use a braided nylon line sized to slip cleanly through the eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs the A-1 inflatable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The body is molded vinyl with an air valve, so you set the firmness yourself. Air it up firm for hard dock contact or back it off for a softer squeeze against another hull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the A-1 made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTough white PVC. It's built to handle sun and salt, and the rope eye is molded into the body as one piece so there's no ring to pull loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow many should I put out?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTwo per side is the honest minimum for most boats in the 15-to-30-foot range. On a heavier boat or in a real chop, add more or step up in size, and a fender board helps spread the load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes the A-1 come in other colors?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis listing is the white A-1. The A-series is molded in several colors across the line, so you can pick one that stands out on a mooring field or blends with a white hull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I keep the white PVC looking good?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRinse the salt off and wipe it down with mild soap and water. If you store outside, some shade or a cover slows the yellowing and stiffening that any white vinyl sees under years of hard UV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat are the exact dimensions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's 11 inches in diameter and 15 inches long, with a 34.6-inch circumference and a 1-inch rope eye. 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