Rocket Launcher Shade
Perfect for the lover of fishing or someone who simply doesn't want sticks in the way. Utilizing a boat's rocket launcher on the hardtop, our Rocket shade provides great coverage while keeping the stern unobstructed. Also deployed in less than 5 minutes to make using it quick and easy.
The Blackstick® Difference
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Tougher, More Flexible Boat Shade
Strong Carbon Fiber
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Blackstick® Rocket Launcher Removable Shade is perfect for the fisherman that does not want anything in the way when fishing but desires shade. This shade design uses two light weight sticks and mounts going from the rocket launcher at an angle which provides a rigid suspended shade structure, but yet gentle to the rod holders. There is a small load at the tip of the sticks where the shade is attached for lift. From that point, the sticks are tensioned by the shade to four receiving points at the hard top which spreads the load throughout the structure and provides a tight shade. The aerodynamics and sturdiness of the shade allows you to run at 20 to 30 knots.
It comes with two breakdown 1 inch flexible carbon fiber sticks (1.25 to 1.5 lbs. per stick) and two powder coated mounts. For the boat manufacturers and tower companies, we can do OEM by welding two 8 inch Schedule 40 aluminum tube angled out ward for receiving the sticks. Both shades are custom fit and all goes in a bag.
New Stock Rocket Launcher Shades and Custom Stock Shades. I have two size shades medium and small. The medium is 55″ hard top x 65″ long x 95″ stern and small 53″ hard top x 56″ long x 86″ stern. The shade design stops at the rocket launcher. The attachment point for the shade needs to be 55″or greater. The attachments points on the hardtop can be kingfish rod holders, handrails, tubing or pad eyes. I will provide the pad eyes if needed. Great for the person who wants a shade right away. The custom stock shade the customer takes some simple measurements for me to design a shade that needs to be bigger or smaller than the stock shades. Fabric color black or white.
Difference Between Blackstick Rocket Shade and Other Rocket Launcher Shade System.
- More support. Two mounts and attachment points to the hard top. Other systems use one mount to support the shade. This puts a lot of stress on the rod holder.
- No notch mounts. The mounts are free floating in the rod holders and the shade design when tension spreads the sticks outward to tension the shade. Other systems notch the mount to hold the shade in place. Could cause pin damage.
- No mechanical parts. Simple design. Other systems have moving parts to deploy the shade. The more moving parts, the more likely something will break.
- Custom Shade. Take simple measurements to get a better shade fit. Other systems fixed shade sizes.
- Run with it up. 20 to 30 knots. Some systems they do not recommend running with the shade up.
Every boat is unique and we're here to help determine which shade is best for you.
Our goal at The Blackstick is simple: provide easy, reliable, cost-effective shade to make your time on the water longer, cooler, and healthier. Our patented system does just that. Fill out the form on the right to get started. Future you will thank yourself, because your boating experience deserves only the best.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The patented carbon fiber pole designed for fast, durable, and hassle-free shade—because your boating experience deserves the best. The patented carbon fiber pole designed for fast, durable, and hassle-free shade—because your boating experience deserves the best
The patented carbon fiber pole designed for fast, durable, and hassle-free shade—because your boating experience deserves the best
How easy is the system to set up and take down?
They system can be put up or taken down in under 5 minutes.
How is the shade attached to the hard top?
Customers have two options.
1. Loop webbing straps around any available tubing.
2. Drilling small holes into the hard top to install stainless steel padeyes and fastening
them with small screws.
Do you have a universal kit?
We are in the process of developing a universal kit. Due to variations of rod holder placement and degrees on each boat, each shade is custom to the boat.
I live outside the Tampa Bay area; can you help me?
Absolutely! We can send you incredibly easy instructions for taking all the measurements you need for your shade.
What makes your system different/better?
Our poles. Made of extremely light weight and durable carbon fiber, our poles break down in the middle allowing for easy storage and space saving (forever important on a boat!).