TACO Marine ShadeFin Mini Side Wall Mount, Backing Plate, 6061 Aluminum, 304 SS, Misty Silver Finish

Overview

The TACO Marine T10-4000-12 is a ShadeFin Mini side wall mount with backing plate for installing a ShadeFin Mini shade on consoles, side walls, gunnel walls, or deck railings. It gives the shade system a fixed mounting point where a standard deck mount is not the right fit, which is useful on boats with limited deck space or with vertical surfaces that are better positioned for shade coverage.

The mount uses aluminum-grade 6061 alloys with Type 304 stainless steel components, and it has a powder-coated misty silver finish. An injection-molded nylon cap is included to cover the mount when the shade is not installed, helping keep the installation neat at the helm, along a gunwale, or near a seating area.

Key features

• Made for the TACO ShadeFin Mini shade system as a fixed side wall mounting option.
• Suited for consoles, side walls, gunnel walls, and deck railings where a vertical or semi-flush mounting point works better than a deck-only setup.
• Built with 6061 aluminum alloys and Type 304 stainless steel components for use in a marine environment.
• Powder-coated misty silver finish gives the mount a clean look against many fiberglass, aluminum, and console surfaces.
• Backing plate and mounting hardware are included, which helps create a secure installation point for the shade mount.
• Injection-molded nylon cap covers the mount when the ShadeFin Mini is removed.
• Covered by a 3-year limited warranty.

Installation and fit

This mount is intended for areas where the ShadeFin Mini needs support from a side wall or similar surface rather than from a traditional flat deck mount. Common installation areas include center console sides, cockpit side walls, gunnel walls, and rail-adjacent deck structures, depending on the boat layout and the available backing surface.

The included backing plate matters on thin panels or surfaces that need load spread behind the mount. Before drilling, check that the chosen location has enough clearance behind the panel for the backing plate and fasteners, and confirm that the shade will swing or position without interfering with steering, seating, rod holders, electronics, or walking space.

Use cases on board

This mount is a practical match for smaller fishing boats, skiffs, bay boats, pontoons, and cockpit areas where shade is needed but permanent canvas or a large top is not part of the setup. It works especially well when the ShadeFin Mini needs to be placed close to a helm, leaning post, casting area, or side seating zone.

Materials and finish

The aluminum and stainless steel construction gives the mount the strength needed for regular boat use, while the misty silver powder coating keeps the hardware visually low key on many modern consoles and side panels. As with any exterior shade hardware, rinsing with fresh water after saltwater use and checking fasteners during routine maintenance will help keep the installation in good condition.

What’s included

• ShadeFin Mini side wall mount
• Backing plate
• Injection-molded nylon cap
• Mounting hardware

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