{"product_id":"taylor-made-5-step-folding-pontoon-ladder-handrails","title":"Taylor Made SureStep 5-Step Folding Pontoon Ladder with Handrails","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Taylor Made SureStep is a 5-step, permanent-mount folding pontoon ladder built to live on the boat. Aluminum steps, stainless steel handrails, and a black powder-coated frame rated to 400 pounds. It folds up clean underway and drops well below the waterline when it's time to swim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaylor Made built this 5-step SureStep pontoon ladder for owners who are tired of clambering back aboard over the side. It's a permanent-mount, folding design that swings up out of the water when you're underway and drops back down when it's time to swim. You get aluminum steps, stainless steel handrails, and a black powder-coated frame rated to 400 pounds. This is a real boarding ladder built to live on the boat, not a flimsy fold-away you stow in a locker and forget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy five steps? Because reach matters. Extended, the step section drops 42 inches deep and runs 15.9 inches wide, so it gets you well below the waterline for an easy, confident climb. That extra depth is the difference between a graceful exit and a struggle, especially for kids and older swimmers. Anyone who's ever tried to pull themselves up a short three-rung ladder after a long afternoon in the water knows exactly what we mean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet the measurements sorted before you order. Folded and mounted, the whole assembly measures 58.84 inches long and 22.8 inches wide. That folded width clears the rear gate opening on most pontoons, but every boat is a little different, so measure your gate before you commit. It's a two-minute check that saves you a return. The ladder folds and locks up compact when it's raised, so it's out of the way at the dock and while you run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is a permanent mount using the included C-channel brackets and assembly hardware, so you're not hunting for extra parts. You're bolting this to your rear deck, and the right way to do it is into a cross-member rather than straight through thin decking. If your deck is on the thin side, back the bolts with a quarter-inch aluminum plate underneath so the fasteners can't work loose or pull through under load. That's the one detail we'd flag for a first-time installer. Do it right the first time and this ladder stays rock solid for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stainless handrails are what set this apart from a bare-frame ladder. They give you something solid to grab on the way up, and they stand high enough above the deck to steady you as you swing a leg over and come aboard. That's a big deal in any kind of chop or wake, and it's a genuine safety upgrade for anyone who isn't as sure-footed as they used to be. The 400-pound rating covers a large adult with gear on. As with any ladder, climb it one person at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive steps also means shorter rises between each rung, so you're not stretching your leg up two feet to reach the next foothold. That's the kind of thing you don't think about until you're cold, tired, and trying to get out of the water in a hurry. The wide 15.9-inch step gives you a full-foot platform on every rung, not a narrow bar you have to balance on. Little details, but they're what separate a ladder you actually enjoy using from one you dread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA couple of honest care notes from owners who've run these a few seasons. If you keep your pontoon in brackish or salt water, give the folding hinge a shot of marine grease every month or so. It'll keep swinging smoothly instead of stiffening up on you. And the powder coat can scuff at the step contact points over time, so keep a little touch-up paint on hand if you like things looking sharp. Neither is a dealbreaker. It's just the reality of aluminum hardware that lives outdoors and gets wet all summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottom line: if you've got a pontoon and you want a sturdy, permanent boarding ladder that folds up clean and holds real weight, this Taylor Made 5-step is an easy call. It's made for lake and calm-water pontoon boats, and it ships ready to bolt on with everything you need in the box. Order before 3 PM ET and in-stock units go out the same day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5-step folding design with a 42-inch extended reach that drops well below the waterline for an easy climb\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e400-pound load capacity handles a large adult with gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStainless steel handrails give you a solid, high grip point for steadying yourself as you board\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAluminum steps on a black powder-coated frame stand up to sun and water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePermanent C-channel mount with included brackets and assembly hardware bolts to your rear deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFolds and locks up compact when raised, so it's out of the way underway and at the dock\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOverall footprint of 58.84 by 22.8 inches clears the rear gate on most pontoons\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e15.9-inch step width gives you a stable, full-foot platform on every rung\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Taylor Made reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow many steps does this pontoon ladder have?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFive. The extended step section reaches 42 inches deep, which puts the bottom step well below the waterline for an easy climb, especially for kids and older swimmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the weight capacity?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's rated to 400 pounds, enough for a large adult with gear on. Climb it one person at a time, same as any boarding ladder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow far does it extend into the water?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe step section runs 42 inches deep when extended and 15.9 inches wide, so you get real reach below the surface instead of a short, awkward climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it fit my pontoon's rear gate?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFolded and mounted, the assembly is 58.84 inches long and 22.8 inches wide. That clears the rear gate opening on most pontoons, but measure your gate before you order since every boat is a little different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this a permanent or removable ladder?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a permanent mount. It bolts to your rear deck with the included C-channel brackets, then folds and locks up out of the way when you're underway or tied up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat hardware comes in the box?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou get the C-channel mounting brackets and the assembly hardware, so you're not chasing extra parts at the store. We do recommend a quarter-inch aluminum backing plate under thin decking to keep the bolts from pulling through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat are the steps and handrails made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe steps are aluminum and the handrails are stainless steel, all on a black powder-coated frame that handles sun and water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs five steps the right choice for boarding from the water?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor climbing back aboard directly from the water, four or five steps is the sweet spot. Five gives you deeper reach and shorter rises between rungs, which is easier on kids, older swimmers, and anyone boarding after a long swim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAny maintenance tips for salt or brackish water?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eGive the folding hinge a shot of marine grease every month or so if the boat sits in salt or brackish water, and keep a little touch-up paint on hand for the step contact points. 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