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Forums > Sailing General

Lettering on mooring buoys

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Created by Jethrow > 9 months ago, 6 Jul 2016
Jethrow
NSW, 1257 posts
6 Jul 2016 5:06PM
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Hi All

I'm about to replace the mooring gear for my cat and I think it's time for a new float too. Previously I'd tried to apply vinyl lettering to the old buoy and they lasted about a week. Then I tried permanent marker but that bleached away in the sun. I've bought some car touch-up paint to use this time but I was wondering if anyone else has suggestions.

lydia
1867 posts
6 Jul 2016 3:27PM
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Try reflective tape that is used on the lifejackets.
Stays on and makes the buoy easy to find in the dark.

Ramona
NSW, 7653 posts
6 Jul 2016 6:04PM
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Aldi metal paint.

Trek
NSW, 1166 posts
6 Jul 2016 8:21PM
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Maybe letterbox and house numbers that you get from Bunnings and attach with self tappers. Problem might be no letters, only numerals.

MichaelR
NSW, 861 posts
7 Jul 2016 10:35AM
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Avery Adhesive vinyl, needs to be the 900 series. The stuff from Whitworths is rubbish and only a cheap version. There is also a marine wrap product you can cut it from. Boat wrapping is becoming more and more popular now. Change your colour and design in a day on the slip!

Most of the vinyl designs on the sides of boats is similar to the Avery 900 series, I have some on the side of mine that's lasted 10 years so far, and is only damaged where the dingy or a fender has rubbed.

You'll need to get it done by a printer with a vinyl cut plotter, but they shouldn't charge you much. PM me and I might be able to get it done for you.

Donk107
TAS, 2446 posts
7 Jul 2016 6:14PM
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If you don't mind me asking why do you need to put a name on the mooring ?

Is it a requirement in NSW

Regards Don


Jethrow
NSW, 1257 posts
7 Jul 2016 6:27PM
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Hi all, thanks for the suggestions.

Michael, thanks for the vinyl name, I knew there must be one that would work but couldn't source it.

Don, nah mate, not the name, just the mooring license number. 5 pesky little numbers.

Geoff

Ramona
NSW, 7653 posts
7 Jul 2016 6:31PM
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Donk107 said..
If you don't mind me asking why do you need to put a name on the mooring ?

Is it a requirement in NSW

Regards Don




The buoy has to hang off the bow rail with the numbers clearly marked. The Msb bloke regularly checks the right boat is on the right mooring and the mooring is in the right place. Customs make regular visits to update the photo of your vessel too.

Donk107
TAS, 2446 posts
7 Jul 2016 7:06PM
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Fair enough

Here in Tassie MAST send out a green tag when you pay you mooring registration ( $70 ) each year with the mooring number on it and you just attach it to the mooring

Regards Don





Lazzz
NSW, 891 posts
7 Jul 2016 8:46PM
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Donk107 said..
Fair enough

Here in Tassie MAST send out a green tag when you pay you mooring registration ( $70 ) each year with the mooring number on it and you just attach it to the mooring

Regards Don




That makes sense!!

In Lake Macquarie NSW I have to pay $649 per year for my mooring registration & I have to paint my own numbers on

Donk107
TAS, 2446 posts
7 Jul 2016 10:32PM
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Lazzarae said..

Donk107 said..
Fair enough

Here in Tassie MAST send out a green tag when you pay you mooring registration ( $70 ) each year with the mooring number on it and you just attach it to the mooring

Regards Don




That makes sense!!

In Lake Macquarie NSW I have to pay $649 per year for my mooring registration & I have to paint my own numbers on


Bugger

That a bit dear

If it makes you feel any better i just checked the MAST website it it is actually $76.50

Regards Don

theace
NSW, 70 posts
8 Jul 2016 9:49AM
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Lazzarae, you might have to move over to the other side of the lake. My mooring is only $171 concession at toronto.

Trek
NSW, 1166 posts
11 Jul 2016 6:47AM
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My mooring in Elvina Bay Pittwater has a different number on each side. When I first started parking there it caused us a bit of confusion as to where has our mooring gone



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