{"product_id":"taylor-made-46370-12-tube-through-center-buoy","title":"Taylor Made 46370 Tube-Through-Center Buoy, 12 Inch White\/Blue","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e12-inch diameter with a 38-inch circumference, so it rides high and stays visible on open water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClosed-cell foam core keeps it afloat even if the outer shell gets punctured\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePolyethylene shell resists UV, saltwater, and impact for years of real service\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2-inch tube through the center lets you run a rod, pipe, or line straight through for a locked mooring or marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhite body with a blue stripe for strong daytime visibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlue reflective stripe catches a spotlight for nighttime visibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e30 pounds of buoyancy in sea water gives plenty of lift for markers, moorings, and hazard flags\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 Taylor Made 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 is a tube-through-center buoy used for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much will the 46370 hold up?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it still float if it gets punctured?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan you see it at night?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's 12 inches in diameter with a 38-inch circumference, and the tube through the center is 2 inches across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this a regulatory navigation buoy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. It's a mooring and marker buoy. 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