Modular floating breakwater beside the public wharf at Otehei Bay
Councils & Government

Pontoon platforms for councils, DOC and government

Community swim rafts, floating stages, aerator and monitoring pontoons, and an NZ Navy target platform. Materials, lifespan and safety stated plainly.

SailGP & America's Cup marker boats · Trading since 2003
Stated Plainly

Materials, lifespan and safety

Materials

Rotomoulded marine-grade UV-stabilised polyethylene, 5 to 7mm wall. Float Pods in HMW HDPE with 0.3% UV stabiliser.

Lifespan

15+ year product life. Pods from 2003 are still in service. Annual water blast is the only maintenance.

Safety

Non-slip decking, handrails and ladders as specified, with capacity calculated from published load ratings per pod.

Procurement

Tenders, RFPs and capability statements

We respond to RFPs and tenders on GETS and AusTender and supply capability statements on request.

Modular floating dock under a public wharf in the Bay of Islands, with people on the wharf above
Council FAQs

Questions from councils and agencies

Do you respond to tenders?

Yes. We respond to RFPs and tenders on GETS and AusTender and supply capability statements on request.

How many people will a public swim raft hold?

Capacity is calculated from the pods: each Main Boat Pod carries 150kg at half immersion. We state the rated capacity with every quote.

What safety features are included?

Non-slip decking, handrails and ladders as specified for the site.

What Pontoonz Customers Say

Built by real people. Proven on the water.

Original customer storyPublished by Pontoonz
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Video testimonial

Hear how Richard used the Pontoonz modular system and why the finished boat delivered practical value with very little maintenance.
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Customer Feedback & Proven Stories

Why people choose Pontoonz

RichardCustomer review
Customer review

It's a lot of boat for the money, zero maintenance, quick to build. A true kitset.

Original 2003 buildOwner story
Pontoonz story

The first cedar-clad Pontoonz houseboat was built on an 8.1 metre twin hull—and it is still afloat today.

Our story since 2003
SailGP marker fleetProven project
Project record

Pontoonz pods have supported marker boats and buoys at SailGP regattas worldwide since 2018.

SailGP and America's Cup marker boats
Tonga work bargePacific project
Project story

An 8 metre Pontoonz work barge helped move horses off an island after the Tonga tsunami.

Pacific Island pontoons
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Every quote comes with a recommended configuration, volume pricing and freight to your address or nearest port.

SailGP & America's Cup marker boats · Trading since 2003

“It's a lot of boat for the money, zero maintenance, quick to build. A true kitset.”

Richard, Pontoonz customer, Customer testimonial
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  • Volume pricing and freight to your address
  • Trading since 2003

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