I We just received 4 of these. They were purchased for placement lower on our Aluminum (Selden) mast. We are adding 2 more (ordered today). MastWalker steps (the other choice for aluminum folding steps, but from England and impossible to obtain here in the U.S. anymore - from what my research revealed) have a wider base, but this also means one mush choose between 5 different base curve models. This solution is far thinner, and so should not require this consideration. Unlike like MastWalker steps , these are not rated above 300 pounds; so I better not try to stop myself from falling (I weigh 200lbs) when falling! : )

In their defense, however, these Lunar Marine steps are very tightly machined. Also, they are an attractive design. These will be placed from deck level to about 8 feet above the deck. This is because of all of the Halyards our Caliber 40 has coming our of the mast. This was why a narrow, folding design was crucial.

Above 8 feet, our own "L" bracket-style bent aluminum steps will be installed. This way the lower mast remains uncluttered and resistant to halyard entanglements and abrasion.

These seem to have some form of "0" ring in the rotating bases. I can here it or them and they seem dry. I will use some Air Tool lubricant (mineral oil) to help preserve them. My opinion is this should have been mentioned in the specifications for these steps, along with lubricant recommendations. Perhaps the manufacturers will read this?

I think they will do fine for us; only a test of time and a lot of sea air and spray will tell? From their manufacturing standards alone I would recommend these. Would I run these up the entire mast? I suppose. However, 60.00 vs about 4.00 for my own "L" bracket style steps, made my decision easy. This is especially true considering the only TWO attachment points are countersunk for threaded bolts. I would not want to thread steps up the entire mast, and so rivets are my only real option. I will simply have to drill the first 6 steps (12 holes), and then I am done.

I think these are a decent alternative to the revered MastWalker steps, for North American mast hole drillers. : )

I am a right below knee amputee. I have been looking for a short wall mountable handle to assist with getting down to and getting up from my toilet for a very long time. I have been keeping an old short walker in the shower stall that I use to help me with this. Every once in a while, I Google "Short Wall Mounted Handle" and look to see if there is anything that will work. There is a short wall that I want to mount a handle to that will allow me to get rid of the walker. Everything is either too large or not strong enough to support me. I don't know how I came cross pictures of sailboat mast steps but a few weeks ago I did... it was a light-bulb moment to say the least! Then I began looking for one that would work for my "handle". I came across the Lunar Marine Anodized Aluminum Folding Mast Step and I couldn't believe it!! Not only would it work perfectly, it folds up and doesn't stick out to catch anything while entering the shower... it is absolutely perfect!!
I used #14 Flat Head SS 3" screws to mount it after I carefully drilled the tile and duro-rock backer board. The wall frame is solid 2X4 and will support a huge load. I used high quality sealant to keep all the water out and I can't tell you how well it works as a folding handle!!
Sometimes thinking out of the box is the solution. I would have never known about mast steps if they didn't somehow pop-up while searching for a handle.
This is a very, very sturdy and secure "handle" to say the least. I couldn't be happier to have found something that would work so well and the fact it folds is just icing on the cake!!
My friends look at it and are amazed that it works so well for what I use it for. As it is made to mount on a sailboat mast, I don't think corrosion is ever going to be a problem at all.
I could not be happier with this find!