Blue Buoy

Using a BlueBoat for floatation is a bit expensive. Still, the BlueBoat is easier to drag than a ring buoy.

A less expensive alternative is to purchase just a set of flats and crossbars from Blue Robotics. It's currently about $850 for this minimal set of parts.

If you expect heavy seas, rain, or long-term deployment, you'll want to improvise covers for the penetrator holes and hatch holes. Otherwise, just leave them open.

The same Omnitrack mounting kit that fits the BlueBoat will fit your Blue Buoy.

If you choose to make your own long-range radio, the enclosure can tuck into the cavity of one of the floats.