TACO Marine Tele-Sun Aluminum Shade Poles, 44.6-69.37 in, 2pk

Overview

The TACO Marine T10-7001VEL is a pair of telescoping aluminum shade poles for adding temporary shade support at the bow or stern using existing marine rod holders. Each pole telescopes from just over 44.6 in to 69.37 in tall, giving boat owners a practical way to support shade fabric over open deck areas, cockpits, sandbar setups, or lounging areas when the sun is high.

The poles are made from drawn and anodized aluminum tube, with a 1-1/2 in main tube and a 1-1/4 in inner tube. They install into deck-mounted rod holders using a 1/4 in rod holder pin, then work with shade fabric that is secured to the boat top and attached to the pole ends.

A nylon cleat is built in for line tension adjustment, and the tip eye bolt gives another option for securing fabric with a bungee-style clamping setup. The shade fabric and rod holders are not included, so this item is best matched to boats that already have compatible rod holders or are being outfitted with them.

Key features

• Pair of telescoping shade poles for temporary bow or stern shade support on boats.
• Height adjusts from just over 44.6 in to 69.37 in for positioning shade fabric over the deck area.
• Drawn and anodized aluminum tube construction helps keep the poles light while adding resistance for marine use.
• 1-1/2 in main tube and 1-1/4 in inner tube match the published pole specifications.
• Installs into deck-mounted rod holders with a 1/4 in pin for a secure pole base.
• Nylon cleat allows line tension to be adjusted after the shade fabric is set in place.
• Tip eye bolt supports an alternate fabric clamping method using a bungee cord system.
• Silver finish coordinates well with common deck hardware, rod holders, and aluminum boat fittings.

Installation and setup

Setup is straightforward when the boat already has suitable rod holders in the intended mounting position. Insert the poles into the rod holders, attach the shade fabric to the boat top, connect the fabric to the pole ends, then extend the poles until the shade is sitting where it needs to be.

The poles can be used forward or aft, depending on the boat layout and where the rod holders are located. Before ordering, confirm rod holder placement, shade fabric size, line routing, and clearance around engines, antennas, outriggers, and other deck equipment.

Compatibility and fit

The rod holder inside diameter specification is 1-1/2 in, and the rod holder pin diameter is 1/4 in. The poles are intended for deck-mounted rod holders, so fit depends on the rod holder style, angle, diameter, and available depth on the vessel.

These poles are a good match for boaters who want removable shade support without leaving a fixed frame on the boat. They suit day boating, fishing breaks, raft-ups, sandbar use, and dockside shade setups where quick installation and easy storage matter.

What’s included

• Two Aluminum Tele-Sun shade poles.
• Carry bag.