Lippert SureStep™ Free-Fit Pontoon Boat Ladder – Stainless Steel Handrails

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Lippert SureStep Free-Fit pontoon boarding ladder

Lippert SureStep™ Free-Fit Pontoon Boat Ladder – Stainless Steel Handrails

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Lippert SureStep Free-Fit Pontoon Ladder – Flexible Boarding Ladder for Pontoon Boats

The Lippert SureStep® Free-Fit Pontoon Ladder is designed specifically for pontoon boats where traditional fixed handrail ladders won't fit. Its innovative 3-piece design allows independent handrail placement, making it ideal for pontoon decks with ski tow bars, deck trim, seating configurations, or other obstacles that interfere with standard ladder installations.

Unlike rope ladders or free-hanging boarding ladders that swing and shift in the water, the SureStep Free-Fit features an angled five-step design that becomes more stable as weight is applied. Wide, slip-resistant steps provide secure footing and a more natural climbing experience, helping children, pets, and older passengers board safely and comfortably from deep water.

Why Choose the SureStep Free-Fit Pontoon Ladder?

Flexible 3-piece design allows custom handrail placement
Ideal for pontoon boats with limited mounting space
Independent handrails can be mounted around ski tow bars, deck trim, and other hardware
Compatible with pontoon decks up to 3.25" thick
Five-step angled ladder design provides a more natural, stair-like climb
Extra-wide, traction-enhanced steps improve comfort and stability
Extended 42" deep-water reach reduces difficult knee-high climbs
Easy-pull retraction strap allows effortless stowing from the deck
Self-draining construction prevents water retention and excess weight
Fully enclosed chain and hinge system helps reduce pinch points
Rated for up to 400 lbs.
Designed to meet ABYC safety standards

Flexible Fit for Challenging Deck Layouts

The SureStep Free-Fit model is the perfect solution when fixed handrails cannot be installed due to ski tow packages, deck trim, seating layouts, or other deck-mounted accessories. The wraparound receiver bracket fits pontoon decks up to 3.25 inches thick, while the separate handrails allow for versatile mounting configurations that work with your boat's unique layout.

Fitment Note: If your pontoon deck has a clear mounting area measuring at least 15" wide by 13.5" high, the standard Lippert SureStep Pontoon Ladder may offer a simpler installation. The Free-Fit model is recommended for boats where obstacles prevent the use of fixed handrails.

Whether you're swimming, tubing, or spending a day on the water, the Lippert SureStep Free-Fit Pontoon Boarding Ladder delivers a safer, more comfortable way to get back onboard your pontoon boat. Its stable design, deep-water reach, and flexible installation options make it one of the best pontoon boarding ladder solutions available today.

Lippert SureStep™ Free-Fit Pontoon Boat Ladder – Stainless Steel Handrails

4-Bow Pontoon Bimini Top & Frame Installation Instructions:

For an 8' or 10' top you want to measure from the front of your helm back to 8' or 10'. From there find the middle of your tape measure and mark it-*This is your middle H-Bracket mounting point.* Mount your H-bracket with 1-3/4 Phillips Pan Bolt*
Find a common spot to measure on both sides of your boat and mount the opposite side H-bracket. *Make sure it matches the H-bracket on the other side*
Now you want to locate your left or right sided bow assembly's, there should be four pieces. Here you want to attach the two pieces to each other making one large piece for each side. *The adjustable strut goes in the front and the solid strut goes in the back.* Connect at the H- Bracket point with 1-3/4 Phillips Pan Bolt.
Attach the bow assembly's to your middle H-Bracket and secure with pull pin.
Line up the rear struts perpendicular to the top rail, creating a 90 degree angle. Mark the position for the holes in the H -bracket on the top rail and drill completely through the rail.
Repeat steps 1-5 on the opposite side.
Once both bow assembly's are secure you will start to attach your center bows. *The connector pieces come pre-attached to the center bows* Make sure the bow with the hole cutout goes in the back for the stern light. *You may want to place all bows on the corresponding arms before securing with screws on the bottom side*
Now find your bimini top fabric and lay it out to find the back side. *There will be a hole cutout for the stern light indicating it is the back*
Find your last center bow and zipper that into the last sleeve of the canvas.
Repeat step 9 for bows 2-4.
Open your top and let your front strut hang loose. Directly below mount your front H-Bracket with the 1-3/4 Phillips Pan Bolt like you did in step 5 and secure with the pull pin.
Step back and straighten out the top, ensuring the middle seam is centered on the boat. Finish it off by securing the four snaps, one on each corner.
Congratulations you just installed your new pontoon boat bimini top!