Modular pontoon pods for anything you need to float
Rotomoulded, marine-grade pods that bolt together into a hull of any length and width. Add a deck and whatever you need on top: a cabin, a pump, a jetty, a swim platform. Made to order in Auckland, shipped direct across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific.
- SailGP Marker Boats Since 2018
- America's Cup 2017 & 2024
- Designed & Made in New Zealand
- Marine-Grade UV-Stabilised Polyethylene
- 5,000+ Pods Sold
- Supplied to Antarctica
- NZ Navy Target Platform
Pods in, hull done. The rest is up to you.
Every Pontoonz build starts the same way. Choose the pod type for the job, decide how long and wide the hull needs to be, bolt the pods together using the moulded tie-off points. Build a deck straight onto the pods with timber runners and joists, drilled and bolted. From there it's a houseboat, a pump platform, a jetty or a work barge. Same pods, different top.
- Six pod types, each rated for a specific job
- Any hull length or width, and you can add pods later
- Cut, drill and bolt. No fibreglass, no welding, no marine trade required
- Load ratings published for every pod, so you can size the build before you call
How many pods do I 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.
Estimates assume half immersion and an even load. Every configuration is checked by Pontoonz before a quote is sent.
Seven ways to use Pontoonz pods
From a swim raft to a 26-pod industrial pump barge, the pods are the same. The platform is yours.
Houseboats & Floating Living
Houseboat platforms, floating cabins and custom foundations, supplied direct or through your builder.
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Pump Pontoons & Water Management
Floating pump supports, irrigation intakes, aerator and monitoring platforms for dams, ponds and rivers.
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Work Barges & Maintenance Platforms
Marina servicing, pile work, inspection, equipment transport and sheltered-water construction.
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Docks, Jetties & Floating Walkways
Float Pod docks and jet-ski parking, Walk Pod boardwalks over wetlands and shallow water.
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Resort & Recreation Platforms
Swim rafts, dive platforms, floating saunas and guest activity platforms for resorts and councils.
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Aquaculture & Marine Research
Oyster and mussel service barges, monitoring platforms and equipment access.
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Boat & Custom Platform Kits
Pontoon boats, party barges, utility boats and custom platforms for local fabrication.
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Tell us what you need to float. We'll recommend the pod type, count and layout, and quote freight to your address.
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Ready to size your build? Talk to Pontoonz.
From idea to on the water
Tell us what you need to float. We'll tell you what to order.
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Tell us your project
Use the form or the pod calculator. Size, load, water type and what you're building is enough to start.
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We recommend the configuration
Pontoonz checks your pod type, count, bow pods and fixings, and quotes with volume pricing and freight to your address.
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Pods made and shipped
Rotomoulded pods are made to order in Auckland. Float Pods ship from stock. Delivered anywhere in New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific.
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You build, we back you up
Bolt the pods, build the deck, add the top. The construction guide and Pontoonz are a phone call away.
The pontoon system the professionals chose
When SailGP and the America's Cup needed marker boats that could take a beating in any harbour in the world, they chose Pontoonz pods.
Proven at the Top
Marker boats and buoys for every SailGP regatta since 2018 and the 2017 and 2024 America's Cup.
Built to Last
Rotomoulded, marine-grade, UV-stabilised polyethylene with a 5 to 7mm wall. 15+ year life, no antifoul, no fuel leak risk from the float.
Any Size You Want
Pods bolt into a hull of any length and width. Add pods later as the project grows.
One System, Every Job
The same pods build a houseboat, a pump barge, a jetty and a swim raft. No other system in New Zealand or Australia does that.
Genuinely DIY
Cut, drill and bolt. The first Pontoonz houseboat was a garden shed on pods. It's still afloat.
Made in NZ, Shipped Direct
Designed in New Zealand and contract-moulded in Auckland since 2004. Delivered to Australia, the Pacific and beyond. 5,000+ pods and counting.
From the SailGP start line to a Sunday on the estuary
Pontoonz at SailGP
Video courtesy of Boating NZ magazine. Auckland SailGP regatta, February 2026. Marker boats were also used at the America's Cup in Barcelona.
Pontoonz in everyday use
The original cedar-clad houseboat, 8.1m twin hull with a 9.9hp four-stroke outboard.
Tell us what you need to float and we'll recommend the pods.
A houseboat, a pump barge on a farm dam, a swim raft for the local council. Send the size, the load and the water, and Pontoonz will come back with the configuration and a freight quote to your door.
As used at SailGP regattas worldwide, the 2017 and 2024 America's Cup, and by the Royal New Zealand Navy.
Built by people like you
Houseboats, swim rafts, pump barges, jetties and marker boats, all on the same pods.
Common questions about building with pods
Short answers to what most people ask first. The full list covers consents, colours, saltwater use and more.
Do I need boat-building skills?
No. The pods bolt together using the moulded tie-off points, and the deck is timber runners and joists, drilled and bolted straight onto the pods. If you can build a deck, you can build a Pontoonz. The construction guide covers the rest, and we're a phone call away.
How much weight will the pods carry?
Main Boat Pods and Walk Pods carry 150kg each at half immersion. Main Boat Pods carry up to 350kg fully immersed. Raft Pods carry 60kg and Float Pods 40kg each. Use the calculator to size your build, then we check it before quoting.
How much does it cost?
Main Boat Pods are NZ$560 each ex GST, Bow Pods from NZ$450, Walk Pods NZ$550, Float Pods NZ$135 including all fittings. A 6m twin-hull pontoon boat platform starts from NZ$5,380 in pods; an 8.1m houseboat platform from NZ$7,620. Volume breaks apply on larger orders. Freight is quoted to your address. Full pricing is on the Pods & Pricing page.
Can I put a motor on it?
Yes. Main Boat Pods with Bow or Speed Pods are designed for motorised use. The 8.1m cedar-clad houseboat runs a 9.9hp four-stroke high-thrust outboard. The Speed Pod gives a sharper entry for faster hulls.
Do you ship to Australia and the Pacific?
Yes, direct from Auckland to every Australian state and across the Pacific Islands. Every quote includes freight to your address or nearest port. Tell us your city or port in the form and we'll quote it.
How long will the pods last?
More than 15 years. Rotomoulded, marine-grade, UV-stabilised polyethylene, no antifoul needed, an annual water blast is the only maintenance. The first Pontoonz houseboat from 2003 is still afloat.
Tell us what you need to float
Every quote comes with a recommended configuration, volume pricing and freight to your address or nearest port.
- Configuration recommended with every quote
- Volume pricing and freight to your address
- Trading since 2003