Floating pump pontoons, irrigation intakes and water management platforms
Pump supports that rise and fall with the water, intake platforms for irrigation and dams, aerator and monitoring pontoons for treatment ponds. Sized to the load, built on Pontoonz pods.
SailGP & America's Cup marker boats · Trading since 2003
Made in New Zealand
5,000+ pods sold
Marine-grade polyethylene
15+ year product life
Est. 2003
Sizing A Pump Platform
Size it to the pump, then add a margin
Each Main Boat Pod carries 150kg at half immersion and up to 350kg fully immersed. Add up the pump, the frame, the pipework and the people who service it, then size the platform so it sits at about half immersion.
Worked example: a 26-pod platform carries a 6-tonne pump. Bigger and smaller pumps are sized the same way, and every configuration is checked by Pontoonz before we quote.
Where They Work
Pump supports for dams, rivers, ponds and pits
Irrigation intakes for dams and rivers
Floating intakes and pump supports that rise and fall with the water level, so the intake stays at the right depth through the season.
Aerator, monitoring and access pontoons for treatment ponds
Aerator pontoons and water-quality monitoring pontoons are both built on Pontoonz pods. The platform carries the equipment and gives operators a stable deck to service it from.
Floating solar arrays on treatment ponds, like the one Watercare operates at Rosedale in Auckland, also need safe access for cleaning, inspection and maintenance. Pods can carry service walkways and maintenance platforms for that kind of installation; talk to us about your site.
Size Your Build
How many pods does your pump platform need?
Enter your deck size and the load it has to carry. We'll tell you how many pods, which type, and an indicative price.
People at 90kg each, plus structure, motor and gear
Ratings per pod at half immersion: Main Boat Pod 150kg · Walk Pod 150kg · Raft Pod 60kg · Float Pod 40kg.
Your estimate
12Main Boat Pods
2Bow Pods
NZ$7,620
ex GST · about AU$7,010 (indicative) · freight extra
Estimates assume half immersion and an even load. Every configuration is checked by Pontoonz before a quote is sent.
Each Main Boat Pod carries 150kg at half immersion and up to 350kg fully immersed. A 26-pod platform carries a 6-tonne pump.
How is the pump mounted?
The pump sits on a timber or steel frame bolted to the pods through the moulded tie-off points. Send us the pump model and we'll recommend the layout.
How is a floating pump pontoon anchored?
With chains or ropes to anchors or shore points, set up so the platform rises and falls with the water. The right setup depends on depth, level change and flow.
Are the pods UV and chemical resistant?
The pods are UV-stabilised marine-grade polyethylene with a 15+ year life. Polyethylene resists most water-treatment chemicals; tell us what's in your pond and we'll confirm.
What's the lead time?
Rotomoulded pods are made to order in Auckland, typically a few weeks. Float Pods ship from stock.
What Pontoonz Customers Say
Built by real people. Proven on the water.
Original customer storyPublished by Pontoonz
RRichardPontoonz customer · Customer testimonial
Video testimonial
Hear how Richard used the Pontoonz modular system and why the finished boat delivered practical value with very little maintenance.
Hear it directly from RichardHis experience building with the Pontoonz modular system.
