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  • Polyform A-3 Buoy/Fender, 17 x 23 in, Vinyl

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An inflatable A-3 vinyl buoy for marking spots or protecting boat hulls in various water conditions.

The Polyform A-3 is a one-piece inflatable buoy that also works as a boat fender, sized for boats of roughly 40 to 50 feet. It measures 17 inches across and 23 inches long with about 14.5 gallons of volume, and it uses a vinyl valve for inflation. Boaters who want a high-visibility marker or a rafting fender will find it comes in a grey finish here.

Best for

  • Marking fishing or anchoring locations on deeper water
  • Boat fenders on larger vessels
  • Boaters with 40-50 ft boats

Skip if

  • You need shallow-water markers

Strengths

  • Durable vinyl construction with consistent wall thickness
  • Unique valve system reduces air leakage
  • One-piece construction provides reliability

Trade-offs

  • Large and heavy for transport or storage
  • A-3 size is specific to larger boats
  • Rope attachment requires additional hardware

Fishing fit

Water
  • Saltwater
  • Freshwater

Specifications

Specifications
Typemarker buoy
SizeA-3
Diameter17 in
Length23 in
Volume14.5 gal
Recommended boat size40-50 ft

Which one should I pick?

Versions of this product on this site
VersionColorSuits
Polyform A-3 Buoy/Fender, 17 x 23 in, VinylColor:GreySuits:—
Polyform A-1 Buoy/Fender, 11 x 15 in, OrangeColor:OrangeSuits:—
Polyform A-2 Buoy/Fender, 14.5 x 19.5 in, SandColor:SandSuits:—

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