Blue Buoy
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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. You can also stuff "swimming noodle" foam tubes into the hull to provide emergency floatation.
The same Omnitrack mounting kit that fits the BlueBoat will fit your Blue Buoy.