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Title: marker buoy weights
Post by: Chet on October 05, 2010, 02:24:41 PM

Being that some dip $%#@ stole my dock box last year with my wreck marker buoys in it, i was wondering if any guys have ideas for weights. Window sash weights are tough to come by these days unless your the a-hole that got a hold of mine last year

thanks

Title: Re: marker buoy weights
Post by: Hotrod on October 05, 2010, 02:27:50 PM

 rofla  Sorry Chet..  the way you put that... gave me a good laugh ;D

Title: Re: marker buoy weights
Post by: Reckless on October 05, 2010, 02:39:09 PM

How about empty plastic milk cartons filled with concrete?
Come in different sizes depending on the weight you need. Just a thought!!

Title: Re: marker buoy weights
Post by: CapBob on October 05, 2010, 02:51:12 PM

have an extra if you need

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Post by: Wreckfish on October 05, 2010, 03:31:13 PM

I use two 20oz sinker on a clorox bottle.

Title: Re: marker buoy weights
Post by: gagedylan on October 05, 2010, 04:37:32 PM

 whs

Title: Re: marker buoy weights
Post by: PeggyLee on October 05, 2010, 07:32:20 PM

I use the window sashes too.But a handy alternative is to take a piece of 2 inch pipe PVC or whatever you have around (maybe iron pipe)cut to 12 inch lenght and pour some fast set quickrite with a old shackle on top.Works great for many years.
Good Luck.

Title: Re: marker buoy weights
Post by: sealife on October 05, 2010, 08:30:19 PM

I have used a Use a piece of brass brazing rod to make a loop to tie the line to and stick into a 12oz soda can filled half way with lead. No rust and compact enough to carry in the boat.  If you fill the can it becomes too heavy and would sink the floats we were using if the line tangled.   Much less and the float and line would drag it off the spot.