Taylor Made 46370 Tube-Through-Center Buoy, 12 Inch White/Blue
Taylor Made 46370 Tube-Through-Center Buoy, 12 Inch White/Blue — Product description
The Taylor Made 46370 is a 12-inch tube-through-center marker buoy with a closed-cell foam core and a tough polyethylene shell. Run a rod or line through the 2-inch center tube and it stays put. White with a blue reflective stripe for day and night visibility, and 30 pounds of buoyancy in sea water.
The Taylor Made 46370 is a tube-through-center marker buoy built for boaters who need a dependable float they can rig fast and trust to stay put. At 12 inches across with a 38-inch circumference, it rides high and stays easy to spot, whether you're marking a spot or setting up a mooring.
What makes this one hold up is the build. The core is closed-cell foam, so even a puncture won't sink it. Around that foam sits a tough polyethylene shell that shrugs off UV, saltwater, and the knocks that come with real use. White with a blue stripe keeps it easy to see in daylight, and the blue reflective stripe does the same job at night when your spotlight sweeps across the water.
The name says it all. A 2-inch tube runs straight through the center, so you can pass a rod, pipe, or line right through and secure the buoy exactly where you want it. That through-tube design is what makes these so handy for permanent markers and moorings. Run your chain or rod through, lock it top and bottom, and it's not going anywhere.
With 30 pounds of buoyancy in sea water, the 46370 has plenty of lift for marking hazards, channels, dive sites, swim areas, or your favorite fishing hole. It's a common pick for marina operators and anyone maintaining a private mooring field. First-timer or old salt, you don't need special tools to set one, and once it's rigged it just does its job season after season.
If you need a marker buoy that's easy to rig, easy to see, and built to last, this is a straightforward, honest choice. Just remember it's a mooring and marker float, not a Coast Guard regulatory aid to navigation, so check your local rules before you set one in a marked channel.
Key Features
- 12-inch diameter with a 38-inch circumference, so it rides high and stays visible on open water
- Closed-cell foam core keeps it afloat even if the outer shell gets punctured
- Polyethylene shell resists UV, saltwater, and impact for years of real service
- 2-inch tube through the center lets you run a rod, pipe, or line straight through for a locked mooring or marker
- White body with a blue stripe for strong daytime visibility
- Blue reflective stripe catches a spotlight for nighttime visibility
- 30 pounds of buoyancy in sea water gives plenty of lift for markers, moorings, and hazard flags
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized Taylor Made reseller, full manufacturer warranty
- NMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs
- Same-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items
- NY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store
Technical specifications
| Title | Taylor Made Tube-Through-Center Marker Buoy, 12 Inch, White with Blue Stripe |
|---|---|
| Brand | Taylor Made |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 46370 |
| UPC | 040011463708 |
| Diameter | 12 inches |
| Circumference | 38 inches |
| Tube-Through-Center Diameter | 2 inches |
| Color | White with Blue Stripe |
| Core Material | Closed Cell Foam |
| Shell Material | Polyethylene |
| Reflective Stripe | Blue Reflective Stripe for Nighttime Visibility |
| Buoyancy | 30 Pounds in Sea Water |
Frequently asked questions
What is a tube-through-center buoy used for?
It's a marker or mooring float with a 2-inch tube running through the middle. You pass a rod, pipe, or line through the center and lock it top and bottom, which holds the buoy in a fixed spot for moorings, hazard markers, dive areas, or swim-area boundaries.
How much will the 46370 hold up?
It provides 30 pounds of buoyancy in sea water. That's plenty of lift to keep the buoy and a light chain or marker rigging riding on the surface.
Will it still float if it gets punctured?
Yes. The inside is closed-cell foam, not air, so a puncture in the polyethylene shell won't sink it the way a hollow inflatable buoy would.
Can you see it at night?
The blue stripe is reflective, so it lights up when a spotlight or headlamp hits it. The white body helps you spot it in daylight too.
What size is it?
It's 12 inches in diameter with a 38-inch circumference, and the tube through the center is 2 inches across.
Is this a regulatory navigation buoy?
No. It's a mooring and marker buoy. If you plan to mark a channel or regulated area, check your local and Coast Guard rules first, since official aids to navigation have specific color and shape requirements.
