corner markers

[Old Vetter]

Our club in Indianapolis ( Indy Admirals ) races FE boats and we need at least 6 buoys or corner markers. We need something that won,t fall apart when hit and won,t destroy the boat. We are allowed to leave them in the pond for the full season. Any suggestions ? Thanks

[shartinspartin]

I was thinking about painting large clear bottles and fitting a chain to the bottom so it stays in somewhat place. Was thinking about just dumping some orange or red paint inside of the bottle and shaking it up (so the water cant wash the paint away)

[David adorno]

Hi vetter i see couple videos they using pool noodles to set the tracks.we using foam balls but they don't stand up to the abuse of run then over not to mention scratching the boats we going to change them for the pools noodle soon.

[HTVboats]

Milk or gallon fuel type bottles don't move much when hit and really tear up boats. Try 4-5" pool noodles about 18" long. Glue a length of PVC pipe in the bottom with a weight for ballast and they stand up straight. Or 9-12"styrofoam balls cut in half.
Mic

[gsbuickman]

I agree with Htv, pool noodles are great.

Add a length of PVC in the center of the noodle, add sand or stainless shot to the pvc and cap it off with a pvc cap and some PVC cement. Go out to where you want to set up the track & test each buoy point for water depth. Use some heavy monofilament or sturgeon line, add a pyramid surf weight to one end of the line, measure out line for the appropriate water depth, add extra so you can attach it to the PVC cap with a screw in eylet and repeat the process.

Now that you have the noodle weighted and an anchored drop line attached, your markers will stand vertical and won't shift or blow around much.

[CornelP]

We also used pool noodles, but we made bundles of three arranged like a clover, fixed with colored waterproof tape. Run a tube through the middle and attach a small pulley. The cable coming from the bottom weight goes around it and to a smaller wight, just big enough to hold the buoy at the desired depth. This setup is very good in windy conditions as it will self adjust back and not drag the bottom weight... We also use a small spring hook under the main buoy, so we can replace it if damaged and leave a smaller non colored one between races, this way we do not get any comments from the locals...

[gsbuickman]

Aaahh someone took a page out of the duck hunters how to decoy book

[Peter A]

We use large net floats, they are yellow and can break boats if you hit them... Well the aim is to drive around the bouys! No one has destroyed a float yet!