Pontoonz pods: specifications and pricing
Six pod types, each rated for a specific job. Load ratings and prices published for every one, so you can size the build before you call.
- 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
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| Pod | Size | Weight | Load (half / fully immersed) | NZ$ ex GST | AU$ indicative | Supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Boat Pod | 1200 x 600mm | 23kg | 150kg / 350kg | $560 | $515 | Made to order, Auckland |
| Bow Pod (standard) | 900 x 600mm | 14kg | Bow section | $450 | $414 | Made to order, Auckland |
| Speed Bow Pod | 1200 x 600mm | 17kg | Bow section | $500 | $460 | Made to order, Auckland |
| Raft Pod | 900 x 400mm | 14kg | 60kg | $450 | $414 | Made to order, Auckland |
| Walk Pod | 1200 x 1200 x 250mm | 22kg | 150kg | $550 | $506 | Made to order, Auckland |
| Dockpro Float Pod | 500 x 500 x 400mm | 7kg | 40kg | $135 incl. fittings | $124 | Imported, in stock |
Main Boat Pod
The workhorse. Bolted end to end into hulls of any length for pontoon boats, houseboats, work barges, pump platforms and marker boats.
- Dimensions
- 1200 x 600mm dia. (4ft x 2ft)
- Weight
- 23kg (50lb)
- Wall thickness
- 5 to 7mm (0.2 to 0.27in)
- Draft unloaded
- 150mm (6in)
- Load, half immersed
- 150kg (330lb)
- Load, fully immersed
- 350kg (770lb)
- Material
- Rotomoulded marine-grade UV-stabilised polyethylene
- Life · maintenance
- 15+ years · annual water blast
Colours: black, grey, yellow, blue, green, magenta, orange, camo, custom. Tie-off points moulded in.
Bow Pod (standard)
Finishes the front of each hull for a clean entry. One per hull on motorised builds: two on a twin hull, three on a tri hull.
- Dimensions
- 900 x 600mm dia. (3ft x 2ft)
- Weight
- 14kg (31lb)
- Wall thickness
- 5 to 7mm (0.2 to 0.27in)
- Material
- Rotomoulded marine-grade UV-stabilised polyethylene
Speed Bow Pod
A longer, sharper entry for hulls that need to move. Used in place of the standard Bow Pod on faster pontoon boats.
- Dimensions
- 1200 x 600mm dia. (4ft x 2ft)
- Weight
- 17kg (38lb)
- Material
- Rotomoulded marine-grade UV-stabilised polyethylene
- Life
- 15+ years
Raft Pod
A smaller pod for swim rafts, picnic and barbecue rafts, pump barges and aquaculture platforms.
- Dimensions
- 900 x 400mm dia. (3ft x 1.5ft)
- Weight
- 14kg (31lb)
- Load, half immersed
- 60kg (132lb)
- Material
- Rotomoulded marine-grade UV-stabilised polyethylene
Walk Pod
Low, square pods for walkways, floating docks and aquaculture platforms. Built for soft ground, wetlands and shallow water where piles aren't an option.
- Dimensions
- 1200 x 1200 x 250mm (4ft x 4ft x 10in)
- Weight
- 22kg (48.5lb)
- Load, half immersed
- 150kg (330lb)
- Coverage
- 1 pod per 1.44 m²
Dockpro Float Pod
Cube floats that pin and bolt together on site in about an hour, for docks, jetties, drive-on docks and jet-ski parking. Anti-slip surface. Can be reconfigured at any time.
- Dimensions
- 500 x 500 x 400mm (20 x 20 x 16in)
- Weight
- 7kg (15lb)
- Wall thickness
- 3 to 5mm
- Draft unloaded
- 30mm
- Load, half immersed
- 40kg (88lb)
- Coverage
- 4 pods per m²
- Material
- HMW HDPE, 0.3% UV stabiliser
- Life · maintenance
- 15+ years · nil
Pins, bolts and spacers included.
What common builds cost in pods
Pods only, ex GST. Your deck, fixings and freight are on top.
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| Build | Pods | NZ$ ex GST | AU$ indicative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6m twin-hull pontoon boat | 8 Main + 2 Bow | $5,380 | $4,950 |
| 8.1m twin-hull houseboat platform | 12 Main + 2 Bow | $7,620 | $7,010 |
| 8.1m tri-hull houseboat platform (middle hull stores water and waste) | 18 Main + 3 Bow | $11,430 | $10,516 |
| 3.6m x 3m swim raft | 6 Main | $3,360 | $3,091 |
| Float Pod dock or jetty | 4 per m² | $540 per m² | $497 per m² |
| Walk Pod walkway | 1 per 1.44 m² | $382 per m² | $351 per m² |
Volume breaks
Volume breaks apply from 10 pods.
Freight
Quoted to your address or nearest port, anywhere in New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific.
Lead time
Rotomoulded pods are made to order in Auckland. Float Pods ship from stock.
AU$ figures are indicative, converted from NZ$ at 0.92.
How many pods do I need?
Estimates assume half immersion and an even load. Every configuration is checked by Pontoonz before a quote is sent.
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
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