Railing & Handrails

About Railing & Handrails

DIY Railing

Boat railing is something the savvy DIYer can do ? especially with the help of Defender Marine. Our line of stainless steel tubing and a full array of hardware, stanchions, and rail fittings make DIY boat railing a possibility.

Is boat railing installation a good DIY project?

Defender customers have the unique opportunity to consult Defender staff and technicians about any and all of our products. Boat railing seems like a big DIY project to take on but planning ahead and purchasing all the right parts is the best way to make it happen. Remember, measure twice!

Boat railing hardware and parts are available for every need.

Fittings and stanchions combine with stainless steel tubing to create the perfect and safe boat railing.

Sailboat railing hardware 101!

Solid sailboat railing, as opposed to sailboat lifeline, is just the same as powerboat railing. Deck rail fittings and hardware combine with stainless tubing to create the perfect railing for your sailboat.

Boat Handrails


Handrails - Who doesn't love a teak handrail? Someone who prefers a stainless grab rail system! Good thing Defender offers many options for boat grab rails including removable marine handrails and dock boarding handrails.

Are boat handrails available in kits?

Marine handrails do not come in kits because each boat is different. What Defender can do is provide you with numerous choices of handrail features and lengths - we offer fasteners too!

Teak handrails vs. stainless handrails - what's the best boat grab rail?


Marine grab rails are truly a matter of taste, although when you are retrofitting a new rail it may be best to go back with the same material you have removed. Sufficient lengths of teak handrails for any project and plenty of stainless options make choosing your new handrail a breeze.

Yes, you can DIY your marine handrail project!


The easiest DIY grabrail is one chosen from Defender?s line up of prefabricated dock boarding handrails and boat safety rails. Choose the best and install in a breeze!