Pontoons for sale

Used pontoons for sale

Above you will find the pontoons we currently have for sale, with their main particulars: dimensions, deadweight, deck load, spud wells, year of build and class. Full specifications and drawings are available on request; please contact us with the folio number. Many pontoons are sold before they are published, so if you do not see the size you need, send us your requirements and we will approach owners directly.

Types of pontoons

• Flat top pontoons – a closed deck for transporting heavy cargo, cranes, excavators and project equipment on inland and coastal waters. Larger units are classed for sea-going transport, such as our 100 m flat top pontoon with unrestricted navigation class.
• Spud pontoons – pontoons with spud wells or spud legs that are lowered into the seabed to hold the pontoon in position without anchors. A spud pontoon is the standard working platform for an excavator or crane, for example in backhoe dredging, quay construction and pile driving.
• Modular pontoons – standard sections that are pinned or bolted together into the required size. They can be taken apart, transported by road and rebuilt in another configuration, which makes them suitable for inland waters, lakes and remote sites. Modular pontoons are also the basis of many modular jack-up barges.

When the pontoon carries a crane or an excavator permanently, it becomes a crane barge or a backhoe dredger.

What does a pontoon cost?

There is no list price for a used pontoon. The price depends mainly on:

• Dimensions and deadweight – length, beam, depth and the cargo capacity that follows from them.
• Deck strength – the permitted deck load in t/m², which decides what equipment and cargo the pontoon can carry.
• Spuds and outfitting – spud wells, spuds and spud winches, bollards, ramps and anchor winches.
• Class and navigation area – inland, coastal or sea-going class, and the date of the next survey.
• Condition of the steel – plate thickness, corrosion and the results of the last docking.
• Location – towage or, for modular pontoons, road transport to your site.

Please contact us for a realistic market price for a specific pontoon, or read more about our valuation services.

Choosing a pontoon: deck load, deadweight and spuds

Buyers usually start from the heaviest load the pontoon has to carry and the water it will work in. Deadweight shows how much the pontoon can carry in total; the permitted deck load shows how much it can carry per square metre, which matters for tracked cranes and excavators. Draught and depth determine where the pontoon can go, and spud wells determine whether it can hold position as a fixed working platform. Our listings, for example, range from a 60 m pontoon with approx. 2,000 t deadweight, a deck load of 12 t/m² and two spud wells to 100 m flat tops with more than 10,000 t deadweight and a deck load of 15 t/m².

Typical applications

• Transport of heavy cargo, project equipment and dredging spreads
• Working platform for cranes and excavators
• Spud pontoon for backhoe dredging, quay construction and pile driving
• Temporary jetties, landing stages and access platforms
• Storage of pipelines and equipment on dredging projects

Buying a pontoon through Boogaard Brokers

We guide the purchase from first enquiry to delivery: we check specifications, class documents and drawings, coordinate inspections, negotiate the terms and prepare the Memorandum of Agreement and closing documents. Read more about our brokerage services.

• Specialists since 1923 in dredging and marine construction equipment
• Sourcing on request from owners worldwide, published or not
• Worldwide network of buyers and sellers
• In-house valuation by EMCI-registered valuers

Also see our split hopper barges, tugboats and multicat vessels. Want to sell a pontoon? List your vessel with us.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a pontoon and a barge?

In marine construction the terms overlap. A pontoon is usually a flat, unpowered hull used as a platform or for deck cargo, while a barge can also be a cargo vessel with holds or its own propulsion. A flat top pontoon is often simply called a deck barge or pontoon barge.

What is a spud pontoon?

A spud pontoon has spud wells through which steel spuds are lowered into the seabed. The spuds keep the pontoon in place without anchors, so an excavator or crane on deck can work from a stable position.

Can a modular pontoon be transported by road?

Yes. Modular pontoon sections are built to be taken apart and transported by road or ship, and reassembled on site. That makes them a practical choice for inland waters and remote projects.

How do I sell my pontoon?

Send us the main dimensions, deadweight, deck load, class status and recent photos via List your vessel, or contact us directly. We advise on a realistic asking price and present the pontoon discreetly to buyers worldwide.