{"product_id":"taylor-made-surestep-5-step-folding-pontoon-ladder","title":"Taylor Made SureStep Free-Fit 5-Step Folding Pontoon Ladder","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Taylor Made SureStep Free-Fit pontoon ladder gives you five wide aluminum steps, tall black steel handrails, and a permanent deck mount rated to 400 pounds. It folds and locks against the deck to clear your swim area underway, and the mounting hardware comes in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClimbing back onto a pontoon after a swim shouldn't be a wrestling match. The Taylor Made SureStep Free-Fit pontoon ladder gives you five wide steps, a pair of tall handrails, and a permanent mount that stays put season after season. It's built for the rear deck of a pontoon, and it's the kind of ladder you set up once and stop thinking about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steps are aluminum, so they won't rust and they stay cool enough underfoot even after a day baking in the sun. The two handrails are black steel finished in a powder coat that matches the black step frame, giving you something solid to grab with both hands as you come up out of the water. Five steps means the reach drops well below the waterline, which makes a real difference for kids, older swimmers, or anyone who's just tired at the end of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a permanent-mount ladder, not a hook-over. It fastens to the deck with the included C-channel mounting brackets and assembly hardware, so once it's bolted down it isn't going anywhere. Take your time on the install and get the brackets square to the deck edge before you drill. Pontoon rails and deck trim vary from boat to boat, and a few minutes lining things up pays off in a ladder that folds and sits flush every time. If your deck sees a lot of vibration underway, it's worth backing the fasteners with through-bolts and fender washers rather than relying on self-tappers alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you're done swimming, the ladder folds up and locks against the deck. Folded, it clears the swim area and keeps the steps out of the water so they're not dragging or catching weed while you run. One tip from experience: if you cruise at speed with the ladder folded, throw a bungee or a short strap across it. A folded ladder can rattle on rough water, and a strap kills the noise and takes the load off the hinge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoad capacity is rated at 400 pounds, which covers a full-size adult climbing aboard with gear in hand. It's a per-person, one-at-a-time rating though, so don't send two people up at once. The extended ladder reaches 42 inches with a 15.9-inch step width, and the overall footprint including the handrails runs 58.84 inches long by 22.8 inches wide. Measure your rear deck and your freeboard before you buy. Forty-two inches of reach handles most 20 to 24 foot pontoons nicely, but a boat with unusually high freeboard or a raised swim platform may want a taller ladder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Any pontoon owner who's tired of a flimsy two-step folding ladder that flexes under real weight. Families spend all summer swimming off the back of the boat, and a five-step ladder with proper handrails turns getting back aboard from a chore into a non-event. It's also a smart upgrade if you've got older folks or young kids who need the extra steps and the security of something to hold onto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaylor Made has been building marine hardware for decades, and the SureStep line reflects that. Aluminum where you want light and rustproof, powder-coated steel where you want strength, and a mounting kit in the box so you're not making a hardware-store run halfway through the install. Rig it up right and it'll be climbing steps for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare is simple. Rinse the steps and rails with fresh water after saltwater use, and check the fasteners at the start of each season. The powder coat holds up well, but like any painted steel near the water, a nick that reaches bare metal will want a dab of touch-up paint before it has a chance to spread. Keep the folding hinge clean and it'll swing freely for the life of the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFive aluminum steps reach well below the waterline for an easy climb back aboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e400-pound load capacity handles a full-size adult climbing up with gear in hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTall black steel handrails, powder-coated to match, give you two solid grips coming out of the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePermanent deck mount with included C-channel brackets and assembly hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFolds up and locks against the deck to clear the swim area underway\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAluminum steps won't rust and stay cool underfoot after a day in the sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e42-inch extended reach suits most 20 to 24 foot pontoons\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e58.84 by 22.8 inch overall footprint including the handrails\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\u003eIs this a permanent-mount or removable ladder?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a permanent-mount ladder. It bolts to the rear deck using the included C-channel mounting brackets and assembly hardware, so it stays fixed to the boat rather than hooking over the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much weight can it hold?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe ladder is rated to 400 pounds. That's a per-person rating, so climb up one at a time rather than sending two people aboard at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow many steps does it have?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFive steps. The extra steps drop the reach well below the waterline, which makes a real difference for kids, older swimmers, and anyone climbing up tired at the end of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it fit my pontoon?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe ladder extends 42 inches with a 15.9-inch step width, and the overall footprint including the handrails is 58.84 inches long by 22.8 inches wide. That reach suits most 20 to 24 foot pontoons. Measure your rear deck and freeboard first, and if you have unusually high freeboard or a raised swim platform you may want a taller ladder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it fold up?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. When you're done swimming it folds up and locks against the deck, keeping the steps out of the water and clear of the swim area while you run.\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, so they won't rust and stay cool underfoot. The two handrails are black steel with a powder-coat finish that matches the black step frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it come with mounting hardware?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. C-channel mounting brackets and the assembly hardware are included in the box. For a deck that sees heavy vibration underway, it's worth backing the fasteners with through-bolts and fender washers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it rattle when folded up underway?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt can on rough water. Throw a bungee or a short strap across the folded ladder to kill the noise and take the load off the hinge when you're running at speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it a good choice for kids and older swimmers?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. 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