TAYLOR MADE PRODUCTS Stepsafe Double Dock Step Handrail Attachment, 19.5" W x 49" H, Includes Rail Only, Aluminum Construction, Added Safety, Fits 2-Step Models - 47201, Silver, White, Black

I used to think I was as sure footed as a mountain goat. As the years go by, instead of being as sure footed as one, I'm starting to LOOK like one, and to add insult to injury, I stumble like a skid row drunk when stone cold sober.Exaggeration? Maybe a little.First I purchased the steps,Taylor Made Products StepSafe Dock Step (Double Tread). They are well made, sturdy, and the perfect size for my particular boat. As I point out in that review, size matters.The railing is great add-on, and it helps to deter guests from trying to lean over and grab the bimini before boarding, then falling in the water. If you look at it that way, the railing easily pays for itself.Easy to install, very sturdy, just the right height. Makes you feel a little more secure if you have the steps, and guests appreciate the ease of boarding.As do not-so-sure-footed mountain goats.

While I like the handrail, the hardware that is required to attach the handrail to the Taylor Made dock steps were lazily put into the box (my assumption) so that the nuts bolts washers etc. could easily fall out and they did during delivery. The hardware bag had one bolt missing, all washers, all nuts, etc. I contacted customer service explain to them in detail the problems, they sent the wrong hardware. Directions included cabs do not include a description of the size of the bolts, nuts, washers etc. Had to go to the hardware store and measure all nuts, bolts, washers, etc.The handrails itself were not we’re not as lightweight as initially thought. They are indeed sturdy and once you obtain all the correct hardware (Taylor made or not send the correct hardware needed), you must use a drill because the holes in the dock steps are not drilled. Well this is not necessarily that difficult, it was certainly unexpected; Customer service dropped the ball; and it took additional time an additional trip to the hardware store to figure out what hardware was needed. Would recommend considering alternatives after this experience

If you are installing both the steps and the railing, bolt the steps down first. There are four indents on the steps and this is were you are supposedly to drill. Don't assume that these indents line up with your railing, instead put the railing next to the steps and use it as a template. The front two bolting areas require your arm to be in underneath the steps to lock down. I recommend two people for this installation. The railing itself is made from a good quality aluminum tubing and the instructions are ok. Being a big person I can truly say I've tested this railing and it has held up and made boating a lot safer for my kids and my elderly parent's. Can't go wrong!

Works great for our church baptistry.

Nice steps just what we needed to enter our boat from the side. Very sturdy and the accessory handle makes it even better.

This did not include the steps. At nearly $100, this is suprising. Recommend that the seller explicitly state that the steps that are displayed in all of the images are not included.

extremely difficult to put side rail since there were NO holes in the steps. Furthermore, the screws and nuts do not fit. This is the worst product ever! I injured myself assembling this

A very well made product. Perhaps a picture showing its relative size to a boat would be helpful. Measurements alone fail to depict how truly LARGE this product is.