Kids jumping off the Paihia community swim raft
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.

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Three swimmers on the Ngaruru 3.6 x 3m swim raft on yellow pods
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.

Kids jumping off the Paihia community swim raft
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.

Swim Raft FAQs

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 it 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.

No-Obligation Quote

Tell us about your swim raft

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

SailGP & America's Cup marker boats · Trading since 2003
  • Configuration recommended with every quote
  • Volume pricing and freight to your address
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Size, load, water type and what you're building is enough to start.

So we can quote freight
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No obligationVolume pricingFreight quoted to your addressWe reply within one business day
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SailGP & America's Cup marker boats · Trading since 2003
Before you go

Tell us what you need to float

We'll reply within one business day with the pods you need and a freight quote.