Deck hardware
Stainless steel deck hardware: cleats, stanchions, hinges, boarding ladders, gangways, rod holders, deck plates and marine flooring.
10 comparisons
deck hardware comparisons
Boat swim ladders A swim ladder is your way back aboard from the water, including in an emergency. Choose by number of steps, 316 stainless and how easily it deploys from the water. See comparison → 
Boat handrails and grab handles A well-placed grab handle prevents more falls than any other piece of hardware. Here is how to choose between 316 stainless and teak, what length to use and how to bolt it down so it holds a person's weight. See comparison → 
Boat hinges and latches A good marine hinge is 316 stainless steel with a stainless pin and a size that matches the weight of the lid. Here are the types, sizes and latches that work, plus how to install them so they don't seize or leak. See comparison → 
Boat stanchions and handrails Stanchions, lifelines and handrails are the boat's railing: what separates the crew from the water. Choose 316 stainless, the correct tube diameter and bolt every base through the deck with a backing plate. See comparison → 
Stainless steel boat cleats The cleat is the fitting that works hardest on a boat. Pick 316 stainless, the right size for your line and install it with through-bolts and a backing plate. See comparison → 
Bimini top hardware A bimini lasts for years if its hardware is 316 stainless and sized correctly. We go through the frame parts, how to measure the tubing and what to check before repairing or fitting a new top. See comparison → 
Boat gangways If you dock stern-to, the gangway is your daily way aboard. Look at length, stiffness, weight and mounting before price. See comparison → 
Boat rod holders A good rod holder frees your hands, takes the load of a strike and keeps your rods organized. Choose by your structure (rail or gunwale), tube size and the type of fishing. See comparison → 
Boat EVA foam and faux teak decking EVA foam decking and synthetic teak give grip, cushion and protect the gelcoat without the upkeep of real teak. Here is how they differ, what thickness to choose and how to glue them down without bubbles. See comparison → 
Boat deck plates and portlights These are the openings you cut into a boat on purpose: chosen well and sealed well, they make maintenance easy; installed badly, they become the leak nobody can find. Sizes, materials and installation explained. See comparison → Best sellers right now
Boat rod holders SeaSense 3-Rack Fishing Rod Holder for Your Boat, Pontoon…
9.1 BarcoEquipado score: 9.1 out of 10
Boat EVA foam and faux teak decking OCEANBROAD Boat Flooring 96''x16.8''/28.8''/36''/45.6''
7.8 BarcoEquipado score: 7.8 out of 10
Boat deck plates and portlights SEAFLO Marine Circular Non-Slip Screw Out Deck Plate Inspection…
8.8 BarcoEquipado score: 8.8 out of 10
Boat swim ladders 4 Step Boat Ladder, Stainless Steel Telescopic 4 Step Pontoon…
8.8 BarcoEquipado score: 8.8 out of 10
Guides to help you choose
304 vs 316 Stainless Steel on a Boat: Which to Choose 304 vs 316 stainless steel for boats: molybdenum, crevice corrosion, galvanic corrosion against aluminum and which grade to use on every piece of hardware. Marine Stainless Steel Fasteners: A4, Sizes and Installation Stainless fasteners for boats: A2 vs A4 (316), DIN and ISO standards, bolt sizes for each fitting, backing plates, anti-seize, isolating aluminum and sealing.