CB-40 Deployment
Understand ballast weight and stability
Important:
To prevent overturning and ensure stability, additional ballast weight may be
needed.
As configured at the factory, the center of gravity of the buoy is near the water surface. A
single point mooring line and chain, connected to the eye at the bottom of the cage is
typically enough weight to ensure stability.
Any weight added above the water surface must be appropriately counterbalanced by
additional ballast weight below the surface. Be sure to keep topside devices lightweight and
positioned as low as possible on the tower and bottom side weight centrally located and
deep (mounted to the cage eye).
Before deployment, some experimentation may be required to properly balance the buoy. If
needed, add ½” chain (~2.3lb/ft) or other weight to the bottom of the cage.
