Does anyone have an opinion as to whether this would survive the winter on a rough lake in the northeast?

In the NE you do not want to leave a buoy out in the winter as the ice will pick it (and your mooring) up and carry it away. Ice is powerful, and unless you are on a small pond you will have problems. If you want to mark a mooring, just tie some floating rope (polypropylene, not nylon) to your chain with enough slack to float on the surface. The ice will not catch the end of the rope and it will pull through during ice-out.

Looking to purchase these as a gift. What size would I need for a 34 ft boat?

It would depend on the shape of the hull. My boat is 33 ft, and I use a size A2 near the stern and an A3 toward the bow. This arrangement works very well for the lock walls of the New York State canal system. They, of course, can be raised or lowered to provide proper protection.

ASIN	B005N7U5H8
Best Sellers Rank	#131,150 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #134 in Boat Fenders
Brand Name	Polyform
Color	Red
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,554)
Date First Available	September 14, 2011
Included Components	Polyform A-2 RED A Series Buoy - 14.5" X 19.5", Red
Item Dimensions LxWxH	19.5 x 14.5 x 14.5 inches
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H	18 x 15.25 x 7.5 inches
Item Weight	4.2 Pounds
Manufacturer	Polyform
Material	Vinyl
Model Name	A-2 RED
Number of Items	1
Package Weight	1.93 Kilograms
Part Number	A-2 RED
Size	A-2 \| 14.5 x 19.5 in.

Polyform (Red, A-2 37cm x 50cm) - A-Series Buoy

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