Timber pontoons with concrete floats are durable floating pontoons with high load-carrying capacity, good stability and a long service life.
They are suitable for marinas, boat harbours and yacht harbours in protected port basins, especially in locations protected by breakwaters or natural landforms. They also work well for floating platforms and floating houses.
Timber pontoons with concrete floats or heavy-duty pontoons?
Concrete pontoon solutions are usually used in protected waters, such as marinas, yacht harbours and port basins. Top Marine offers two main types of concrete pontoon solutions: timber pontoons with concrete floats and fully concrete heavy-duty pontoons.
Timber pontoons with concrete floats are a cost-effective and stable solution for lighter marina use, floating platforms and floating house projects. Heavy-duty pontoons offer higher strength, stability and durability, and they are better suited for more demanding harbour conditions.
Therefore, the right choice depends on the location, wave exposure, intended use, required load capacity and available budget.
Concrete floats and timber pontoon structure
Concrete floats form the foundation of our timber pontoons. They provide buoyancy and stability for pontoon modules with timber decking.
Timber pontoons with concrete floats are available in three standard widths: 2 m, 2.4 m and 3.2 m. The freeboard height is approximately 0.5–0.7 m, and the length can be selected or customised according to the project. We choose EPS-filled concrete floats according to the required load capacity.
For mooring, the pontoon can be equipped with boat booms, mooring fingers, mooring buoys, mooring rings or bollards.
You can plan different pontoon layouts in our web application and see the estimated cost of the project. The user manual is available here.
If you work in marina design, harbour engineering or architecture, you can download timber pontoon models and other Top Marine product models from the ProdLib catalogue. The user manual is available here.
The load-bearing structure is made of pressure-impregnated softwood. In addition, we use strength-graded and finger-jointed timber, which helps ensure high quality and durability.
Hot-dip galvanising protects the metal parts against corrosion and other environmental impacts.
Accessories for timber pontoons with concrete floats
We offer a wide range of accessories for timber pontoons with concrete floats, including fenders, swimming ladders, side decking, railings, mooring rings and bollards, lifebuoy sets and lighting posts.
In addition, premium timber decking and LED-lit bollards are available for projects where a more exclusive look is required. For more ideas, read the article Accessories to make your pontoon feel homey – 6 products to consider installing.
Maintenance of timber pontoons with concrete floats
Timber pontoons with concrete floats require little maintenance. However, we recommend checking and cleaning the pontoon before the new season in spring and after the end of the boating season in autumn.
To ensure a long service life, we recommend the following steps:
- regularly check hinge connections and fasteners;
- clean the decking with a brush or pressure washer before and after the season;
- treat the timber decking once a year with a wood preservative that includes UV protection;
- remove ladders before winter to avoid ice damage.
You can find more detailed instructions in our pontoon maintenance guide.
Useful articles for planning a timber pontoon project
When planning a timber pontoon with concrete floats, we recommend reading these useful articles:
