Rocking buoy

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  1. titan
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    titan New Member

    Dear all,

    I am new to this. I am trying to design a buoy which can carry 1 or 2 ton and can still provide good rocking motion even in small wave of 1 or 2 feet. Is it possible to do? What size, shape and height would you suggest? Where can I find some info on how to design?

    Thanks.
     
    titan, Apr 28, 2008
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    rwatson Senior Member

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  3. Ike
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    Ike Senior Member

    Google buoy design. You'll find lots of hits.
     
    Ike, Apr 29, 2008
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