SailStep is the only rigid boarding ladder designed for use with teak and synthetic teak toe-rails. There are three alternative products on the market that attach to your stanchions, the Edson One Step, the Doyle QuickStep, and the Fender Step. They’re all rope ladders, and they’re inherently unstable.
Honestly, we’d have bought the ideal boarding ladder, if it existed. Instead, we ended up building a series of prototypes, culminating in what you see here. We’re proud of our results. With rigid aluminum risers, and a sturdy welded construction, SailStep is absolutely rock-solid for use in motion.
With a cross breeze, or a bit of current, pulling out of a slip can be tricky. With SailStep, experienced crew can help walk your boat out, and step aboard effortlessly, with dock lines in hand. Protect your investment; even a small gouge in your gelcoat is a costly mistake….
Crew shouldn’t need to jump on landing, but to secure a quick tie, they often do. We all did it too, when we were a bit younger. And we all know most accidents occur right at dock….
Frankly, our knees make our freeboard feel a bit higher every year. Our first prototype was built to keep the inventor’s wife from making that harried jump from deck to dock (she’s the model in our photos, and SailStep’s biggest fan). We’re sure your crew will love SailStep too.
SailStep is designed high, to pass over standard dock equipment, like cleats and dock wheels. Please survey your dock to assure it’s free of obstacles before use.
We can guarantee SailStep’s strength and construction, but only you can guarantee its safe use.
