Windline SM-3X Stainless Steel Under Platform Telescoping Ladder 3-Step

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<h3>Windline: Setting the Standard in Marine Hardware Since 1978</h3><p><strong>Windline</strong> is one of the most respected names in marine hardware, and for good reason. Since 1978, the brand has grown from humble beginnings in a garage into a company that designs, manufactures, and distributes its products out of a 75,000-square-foot facility in California. That growth didn't happen by accident — it was built on a foundation of genuine innovation and uncompromising quality.</p><h3>The Innovation That Changed an Industry</h3><p>Windline first made its mark with the invention of the first telescoping boarding ladder, which quickly appeared on the specification sheets of all the major boat manufacturers, replacing 95% of all former designs and creating a new industry standard that continues today. That breakthrough set the tone for everything the company has done since.</p><p>Today, Windline's <a href="/7652-windline-boarding-ladders-200179">boarding ladders</a> remain its most celebrated product line, available in telescoping, folding, pontoon, stern-mount, and over- and under-platform configurations. Most Windline ladders are made of high-grade 304 or 316 electro-polished stainless steel, with several aluminum models also available. Stainless steel items undergo an electro-polishing process that results in a spectacular buffed finish, enhancing both aesthetics and durability.</p><h3>Swim Platforms Built for the Water</h3><p>Windline's <a href="/7652-windline-swim-platforms-ladders-201027">swim platforms and ladders</a> are engineered for boaters who demand reliable, safe access to the water. Whether you're snorkeling, swimming, or simply climbing back aboard after a dive, these products combine secure attachment, deep water reach, and compact stowability — hallmarks of the Windline design philosophy that have made the brand a go-to choice for OEM boat builders worldwide.</p><h3>Anchoring and Bow Hardware</h3><p>Proper ground tackle deployment begins with robust bow hardware, and Windline is a go-to brand for essential anchoring components that manage the anchor chain and rode safely and efficiently. Windline's line of <a href="/7652-windline-bow-rollers-200199">bow rollers</a> includes pivoting and fixed stainless steel models designed to cradle a wide range of anchor types. A large part of the Windline assortment is occupied by anchor brackets, rollers, and tensioners, with tensioners specifically designed to securely keep the anchor in its roller while preventing rattle.</p><h3>Complete Deck Outfitting</h3><p>Beyond ladders and anchoring systems, Windline rounds out a boater's deck setup with practical accessories. Their <a href="/7652-windline-fender-holders-200393">fender holders</a> keep fenders secure and properly positioned to protect the hull, while a broad range of <a href="/7652-windline-hardware-parts-accessories-200513">hardware parts and accessories</a> — from handrails to rod holders — reflect the brand's commitment to making every inch of a vessel more functional and user-friendly.</p><h3>Made in the USA, Backed for Life</h3><p>All Windline items, including ladder parts, come with a lifetime warranty, and the company takes pride in manufacturing all of its products in the United States. That combination of domestic craftsmanship, rigorous engineering, and an industry-defining warranty program is what keeps Windline on the specification sheets of leading boat manufacturers — and in the gear bags of serious boaters everywhere.</p>