Video testimonial
Hear how Richard used the Pontoonz modular system and why the finished boat delivered practical value with very little maintenance.
Swim Rafts
Swim rafts that last a decade and more
From a family raft off the beach to the Paihia community raft. Built on the same pods as SailGP's marker boats.
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
The Standard Raft
3.6m x 3m on six Main Boat Pods
Our most popular raft: two hulls of three Main Boat Pods with a timber deck. Rated about 900kg at half immersion. Add a ladder, non-slip decking and handrails to suit.
From NZ$3,360ex GST in pods · about AU$3,091
Community Rafts
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.
Size Your Build
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.
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.
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.
What Pontoonz Customers Say
Built by real people. Proven on the water.
Original customer storyPublished by Pontoonz
Hear it directly from RichardHis experience building with the Pontoonz modular system.
Customer Feedback & Proven Stories
Why people choose Pontoonz
No-Obligation QuoteRichard, Pontoonz customer, Customer testimonial
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)27 555 2100Mobile, 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.”
- Configuration recommended with every quote
- Volume pricing and freight to your address
- Trading since 2003