# Swim rafts that last a decade and more

> Swim rafts on Pontoonz pods for families, resorts and councils. 3.6 x 3m on 6 Main Pods from NZ$3,360. Community rafts at Paihia and Cheltenham.

Source: https://www.pontoonzboats.com/swim-rafts/

From a family raft off the beach to the Paihia community raft. Built on the same pods as SailGP's marker boats.

-   Made in New Zealand
-   5,000+ pods sold
-   Marine-grade polyethylene
-   15+ year product life
-   Est. 2003

## 3.6m x 3m on six Main Boat Pods

Our most popular raft: two hulls of three [Main Boat Pods](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/pods-and-pricing/#main-pod) with a timber deck. Rated about 900kg at half immersion. Add a ladder, non-slip decking and handrails to suit.

**From NZ$3,360** ex GST in pods · about AU$3,091

## Bigger rafts for councils and clubs

The Paihia community raft is 5.7m x 3m. Cheltenham Beach in Auckland has its own. Councils size them for the crowd, and we state the rated capacity with every quote.

## How many pods does your raft 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.

## Rafts on the water

[Anchored swim raft — With boarding ladder](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/projects/)

[Ngaruru swim raft — 3.6 x 3m on 6 pods](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/projects/)

[Cheltenham swim raft — Community platform, Auckland](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/projects/)

[Family swim raft — Off the beach](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/projects/)

## Swim raft questions

### How many people will it hold?

A 3.6 x 3m raft on six Main Boat Pods is rated about 900kg at half immersion, including the deck.

### How is a swim raft anchored?

With a chain or rope to a mooring block, using the tie-off points moulded into the pods.

### Can it stay out all year?

Yes. No antifoul, 15+ year pod life, and an annual water blast is the only maintenance.

## Built by real people. Proven on the water.

**Original customer story** Published by Pontoonz

**Richard** Pontoonz customer · Customer 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 Richard** His experience building with the Pontoonz modular system.

### Why people choose Pontoonz

**Richard** Customer review

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

**Original 2003 build** Owner story

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

**SailGP marker fleet** Proven project

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

**Tonga work barge** Pacific project

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

## Tell us about your swim raft

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

[+64 (0)9 444 2000](tel:+6494442000)

[+64 (0)27 555 2100](tel:+64275552100)Mobile, call or text

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

-   Configuration recommended with every quote
-   Volume pricing and freight to your address
-   Trading since 2003

## Other ways to use the same pods

### [Floating saunas](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/floating-saunas/)

A sauna cabin and plunge deck on 6 to 8 Main Boat Pods.

[Explore](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/floating-saunas/)

### [Platforms for councils](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/councils-government/)

Community swim rafts, stages and monitoring pontoons. Capability statement available.

[Explore](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/councils-government/)

### [Resort and recreation platforms](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/resort-recreation-platforms/)

Dive platforms, floating stages and guest pontoons.

[Explore](https://www.pontoonzboats.com/resort-recreation-platforms/)

## Contact Pontoonz
- Phone: +64 (0)9 444 2000
- Mobile (call or text): +64 (0)27 555 2100
- Post: PO Box 695, Warkworth 0941, Auckland, New Zealand
- Free quote: https://www.pontoonzboats.com/contact/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pontoonz/