{"product_id":"taco-shadefin-mini-black-round-rail-mount-kit","title":"TACO ShadeFin Mini w\/Black Fabric - Bag \u0026 Round Rail Mount Kit","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe TACO ShadeFin Mini gives you portable, adjustable shade on boats that came with none. This kit ships with the WeatherMAX 3D black fabric top, a carry bag, and a round rail mount that clamps onto 7\/8 to 1 inch tubing. Set it up in minutes, swing it to block the sun at any angle, and stow it when you're done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your bass boat, bay boat, or center console left the factory with no shade, the ShadeFin Mini is one of the simplest fixes out there. It's a compact, powder-coated aluminum arm with a WeatherMAX 3D fabric top that throws a 60 by 38 inch patch of shade wherever you point it. This kit, part number T10-4000-17, comes with the black top, a storage bag, and TACO's round rail mount. So you've got everything you need to clamp it to a rail and get out of the sun the same afternoon it shows up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the Mini work is the range of movement. The height adjusts from 36 to 52 inches, and the arm swings through nearly unlimited angles. So as the sun tracks across the sky, you just reposition the top instead of chasing shade around the deck. Anglers like it because it covers the casting deck without the permanent footprint of a T-top or bimini. Families like it because it folds down to 38 by 6 by 5 inches and drops into the included bag when the day's done. It's just as at home on a kayak, a skiff, or a pontoon rail as it is on a bay boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe round rail mount in this kit clamps onto 7\/8 to 1 inch outside-diameter tubing, which covers most factory rails, grab rails, and leaning-post frames. One tip from experience: the clamp can work loose on smooth anodized rail after a few months of pounding, so a wrap of rubber rigging tape under the clamp or a dab of thread locker on the set screws keeps it put. On some rails you'll want to drill for the set screws to lock it down for good. Measure your tube's outside diameter before you order so you know the mount matches. TACO also sells clamp, rod holder, deck, semi-flush, and side wall mounts separately if a round rail isn't what you've got.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction is what you'd expect from TACO. The frame is powder-coated aluminum with injection-molded nylon joints and stainless steel fasteners, so it holds up to salt and UV without seizing or corroding. The WeatherMAX 3D fabric carries a UPF 50-plus rating, the top of the sun-protection scale, and it sheds spray and resists mildew. One honest note on the black top: dark fabric shows salt haze and fades a little faster than lighter colors, and in humid climates it can spot with mildew if you bag it wet. Let it dry before you stow it and it'll stay looking right for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few things to keep in mind so it does what you want. The Mini is exactly that, mini. It shades a person or two, not the whole cockpit, and it can sag if you try to span a wide beam without support. On boats over about 28 feet, a lot of owners run it alongside an existing hardtop or bimini to fill in aft coverage rather than as the only shade. It also isn't a foul-weather structure. Above 10 or 12 knots of wind you'll want to fold it down. But for a quiet anchorage, a fishing flat, or a pontoon deck on a hot afternoon, it does the one job it's built for and does it well. And if you need to cover a bigger area, you can cluster two or three Minis together across the boat. That flexibility is a big part of why they've stayed popular with center console and flats owners for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTACO backs the ShadeFin Mini with a 3-year limited warranty, and we're an authorized TACO Marine dealer, so any claim runs straight through us. Heads up that this item can't be returned to the original point of purchase, so reach out to us or TACO directly if anything comes up and we'll sort it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeatherMAX 3D fabric top with a UPF 50-plus rating, the top of the sun-protection scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e60 by 38 inch shade coverage from a single compact arm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeight adjusts from 36 to 52 inches to match your deck and seating\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVirtually unlimited angle adjustment follows the sun without moving the mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRound rail mount clamps onto 7\/8 to 1 inch outside-diameter tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePowder-coated aluminum frame with injection-molded nylon joints and stainless steel fasteners for salt and UV resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFolds down to 38 by 6 by 5 inches and stows in the included carry bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCluster multiple Minis together to shade a larger area\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAccepts clamp, rod holder, deck, semi-flush, and side wall mounts sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBacked by a TACO Marine 3-year limited warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized TACO Marine reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat comes in this ShadeFin Mini kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis kit (T10-4000-17) includes the black WeatherMAX 3D fabric top, a carry bag, and TACO's round rail mount. That's everything you need to clamp it to a rail and start using it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size rail does the round rail mount fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe round rail mount clamps onto 7\/8 to 1 inch outside-diameter tubing, which fits most factory rails, grab rails, and leaning-post frames. Measure your tube's OD before you order to confirm the fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much shade does it actually provide?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe top covers a 60 by 38 inch area, enough for one or two people on a casting deck or seat. It's not built to shade a whole cockpit on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I shade a bigger boat with one Mini?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOn boats over about 28 feet, most owners run the Mini alongside an existing hardtop or bimini to fill in aft coverage. If you need more area, you can cluster two or three Minis together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it hold up in wind?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a fair-weather shade, not a foul-weather structure. Above roughly 10 to 12 knots of wind you'll want to fold it down. It folds to 38 by 6 by 5 inches and stows in the bag in seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow does it hold up to salt and sun?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe frame is powder-coated aluminum with injection-molded nylon joints and stainless steel fasteners, so it resists corrosion. The WeatherMAX 3D fabric is UV, corrosion, and mildew resistant with a UPF 50-plus rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes the mount stay tight over time?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe clamp can work loose on smooth anodized rail after a few months of pounding. A wrap of rubber rigging tape under the clamp or thread locker on the set screws keeps it put, and some owners drill the rail for the set screws to lock it down for good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I add a different mount later?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. TACO sells clamp, rod holder, deck, semi-flush, and side wall mounts separately, so you can move the same ShadeFin between mounting points or add positions on the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow does it store when I'm not using it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt folds down to 38 by 6 by 5 inches and drops into the included carry bag. Let the fabric dry before you bag it, since a dark top left folded wet can spot with mildew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the warranty?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTACO backs the ShadeFin Mini with a 3-year limited warranty. We're an authorized TACO Marine dealer, so any claim runs through us. 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