Well, I bit the bullet and bought the four step version of Marquipt's aluminum folding dock steps. Now our 100lb. dog can get on/off the aft deck when we're tied to floating docks.

I am selling the three step dock steps we have now. These are free standing folding steps that set on the dock. They are NOT the tide-ride articulating variety. These steps work great on narrow finger piers where there isn't enough room for the tide ride type. They are in good condition with very little corrosion. There is some deterioration of the black non-skid strips on tghe steps, easily fixed. An aluminum folding handrail is included.

These are very well made units. Marquipt is very proud of them. Their price new is $1,034 for the three-step unit. I will sell mine for $500 plus shipping. To view, go to <www.marquipt.com> and click on the picture of the dock steps. There is a picture plus a PDF with complete specs.