Collection: Grab Handles

Grab handles and handrails cover a range of jobs on a boat, from helping passengers board to providing a secure hold while underway, and the right choice depends on where you are mounting it and the conditions the fitting will face. Lectrotab's EZ Board boarding handles come in 36-inch and 48-inch lengths for reaching down to the waterline, and pair with an auxiliary tie-down for a complete boarding station setup. Sea-Dog's PVC-coated handles offer a comfortable, non-slip grip in a compact 9-3/4-inch size and are available in black or white to match your deck hardware. Whitecap covers the widest range here, from a 6-inch chrome-plated stern handle to stainless grab handles with UV-resistant vinyl inlays, plus studded hand rails in 12-inch, 18-inch, and 24-inch lengths.

Before buying, check the grade of stainless in the product description. Whitecap's handrail stanchions use 316 stainless, which resists salt corrosion better than the 304 grade used in some of their rails, so saltwater boaters should pay attention to that distinction. Measure your mounting surface carefully and confirm the tube outside diameter matches any existing stanchions if you are extending a run of rail. For boarding handles, consider how far your deck sits above the waterline to choose between the 36-inch and 48-inch Lectrotab options.