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Jim, Was just gifted a Mad River Revelation that is said to be a Kevlar boat Serial # is: MADRE690B797 (I guess Ill be calling it Madre) could anyone offer help with identification? Its a modern hull that does a lot of things very well. If you can measure your boat, I can look at the catalog and tell u what model. The Journey 156 is a design thats at home wherever you paddle, offering a blend of sophistication and durability. Interesting that craiglist postings are so hard to get a response from. 18 ft. Mad River "lamoille" kevlar canoe. Thank you for your consideration. A company representative reports that they hope to start making canoes again in 2023. Or did you mean the width of the boat from gunnel to gunnel where the seats are currently located? Its a model thats well suited for a specific niche, but that seems to be your niche. Would a glass lay-up have a raised floor? I can sure relate to leaving the natural wood color too. Does anyone know if I could use a heat gun (oh-so-carefully) to remove the remaining license sticker from the bow? Hey Micah, I suggest that you put some oil on the cane seats immediately. Thanks for the great help. You can find some information about discontinued Mad River canoe models on their website. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe - $1,250 (fairfield) Mad River Sunrunner Canoe: Asking $1250.00 / Best OfferFiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. Last week I did contact Confluence/MR tech support for PDFs of MR catalogs from '95 - 2000 as I already had the '94. Introducing the new Explorer 16. As of now not planning to do anything different with the seat hangers or frames as they are really tight. If you come across an MRC for sale, email me the Ser # and I'll tell you everything I can (so long as it's a pre 2000 #). This canoe has provenitself time and again on trips I have taken in canada, maine, n.h. vt. You can easily change out the seats. thx. Recreational canoes are a great choice for new paddlers or those who value stability over speed. by pblanc Fri Nov 06, 2015 12:51 pm, Post 2011. People upgrading or cleaning out a garage may just be trying to get rid of the boat rather than recoup much money. Throughout Mad Rivers history, theyve experimented with canoe designs and materials. Here is another twistIn 94-96 the KV versions are listed at 55 lbs however in 97 it jumps to 59 which is just 2 lbs shy of what I measured. 2012-14. Learn more about Mad River canoes by checking out the reviews below. 3/4 . 4/13 . The serial number was put on the royalex hull using a black marker. Mad River typically appended a "K" to the end of the HIN on their Kevlar boats. No camping, no white water just pleasure. The upside is that a canoe will last a long time and lead you on adventures for years to come. They are now up on the MRC website under archived catalogs. boats. Mad River Canoe's Explorer 16 Length: 16 ft 3 in Width: 35 in Depth: 15 in Weight: 44 lbs Capacity: 1,100 lbs MSRP: $3,399 USD / $4,349 CAD madrivercanoe.com. I like the stability of the Explorer but also the deep red color - although chocolate sounds good. 3/4 . 3) Anyone have leads on one of these in the kevlar 55 lb or lightweight 44 lb version? by pblanc Fri Nov 06, 2015 10:59 pm, Post Explains the varnish-vs-oil question. Try (carefully) sitting in it while the canoe is resting on grass. The number is MAD1766M84B-KA. Plastic seats with aluminum struts between gunwales for seats (looks like the rivets for the seats go through the hull on the sides). Mad River Sunrunner Canoe. I am looking at some craiglist canoes this weekend. As for the finished look, I am satisfied with the colors as the gunwales now match the seat cane and check out the paddle (came with the package deal if you can believe it) it all goes together. If its lightly used as the ad says then its a great deal. Located in Long Beach, St. Leonard, Md, Calvert County Raised none the less. Given the information that the ID# of a kevlar boat should have a K also seems to point in the direction of fiberglass. If you are going to car top your canoe, the lighter the better. This thread mentions the HIN online directory which I went to and learned that my canoe is likely a 1985 production model Explorer 5021 My question for the experts on this forum is, what is a 5021?? Are you sure you are not missing a character in that HIN (hull identification number). Congrats on your new boat! View the Mad River Canoe catalog archive below. The Journey and Explorer qualify as versatile touring canoes. I did get some info from tech support in the form of a '94 catalog. Could be good that you didn't find the green and white label Watco since that takes about a month or two to dryI've found the Teak Oil is a nice compromise and dries thoroughly in a day or two. My little Blackhawk tandem performs well even against modern hulls and I think your boat would just run away from my Blackhawk. Soon to be floating on a river near you. abwoolsey June 20, 2020, 10:45pm #13. Discussion of all things WhiteWater Canoe related, Moderators: kenneth, sbroam, TheKrikkitWars, Mike W., Sir Adam, KNeal, PAC, adamin, Post It turns out the Sunrunner is a great b On our most recent trip we did 120km/75mi in 6.5 days of moving. All of the boats will work for you. That matters in your situation, more than the seats, gunwales, or design of the canoe. The more I read about glass canoes the more I understand their benefits as in rigidity, sharper entry points (efficiency), and lighter than Royalex which I wouldn't have guessed. The camo seems to be too high quality and intricate for an individual to have done, and it appears to be under the gel coat inside and outside of the hull. Also a Pathfinder which is 15 2" and looks well used - with cane seats that need replacement. It is not longer present - no trace. The Kevlar/Airex Explorer also had an outer layer of S 'glass under the gel coat which was nice. No wood rot. Completely agreed that plastic end caps are hokey however very practical if this thing will be used as a tripper. Theyve been in business for more than 100 years, and today they tailor their canoes to recreational paddlers. However waiting in their phone queue right now so maybe close to getting some answers?? 3/4 . It may be a little lighter than the Camper but Id expect it to be in the low 50s. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe. The different materials match various price brackets, and their designs have lasted years because they work. This ID# is MADSR921C494. Throwback to 2 years ago when we took our new-to-us Sunrunner on its first voyage in a somewhat sad (but up and coming) urban river. $50 cash You must log in or register to reply here. Thanks again everyone for the information. We've reincarnated Jim Henry's original benchmark design, the standard for versatile performance, with the all new rugged and abuse ready T-formex material. Maybe you have insight on this? Instead got the bathroom scale out again and weighed myself and then me with shouldered canoe and did the math. You can also target your search in specialized pages, like MEC Gearswap or a local paddling clubs used boat listings. Archived Catalogs. Timeless and Rugged. Want to know more? Also asked him for any literature on KE or Airex but I received nothing on these. When I redid the cane on a boat recently I used a kit from Ed's which is a bit pricey but worked great, the wedges were helpful. It may not display this or other websites correctly. My next question is with this boat in pretty much like new paddling shape what is it worth? Drove the 2 and half hours and picked it up. There are three models most recently produced by Mad River: The Adventure, Journey andExplorer. I found an older mad river Kevlar 49 and I'm trying to figure out the actual model of the boat. Mad Rivers Adventure is their recreational canoe, and its available in two sizes, 14 and 16 feet. Good luck with whatever model you select. KE boats are not listed till the 2000 catalog so am wondering if marketing came up with that name to sexy-up the standard KV build?? MadRiver was trying to compete against Sawyer and Wenonah in the western half of the Minnesota to Maine canoe market. In 2022, Confluence Outdoor, Mad Rivers parent company, announced they were pausing canoe production. / 431 kg Width: @Gunwale: 33" / 84 cm @4" Waterline: 34.25" / 87 cm Maximum: 37" / 94 cm Depth: @Center: 14.25" / 36 cm A Mad River is a good option if youre looking for a no-nonsense, high-quality canoe. 3/4 . columbia, MO. TB, Hey RobWhat can you tell me about my boat. Are we certain Airex was only used on kevlar or hybrid boats? The following Mad River canoes have received the highest star ratings by reviewers in our Paddling Buyers Guide. Mad Rivers Explorer in Kevlar Fusion or carbon are both good choices for paddlers who want a lightweight composite canoe. It is a very high quality boat, built back in the day when Mad River Canoe was one of the premier composite canoe builders, if not the premier maker. If math correct420 lbs or thereabouts. Theres a significant jump in quality between $600 canoes and ones from dedicated canoe builders. Id lean towards the Camper for you and suggest that you and your wife try loading it to make sure youre comfy with the weight. for sale. So their thinking was the cary handles and seat spacers flex but the seat frames and yoke don't? A couple even older models show up - a 1980 vintage Pathfinder 15 (which seems to be the predecessor to the camper) - though I am unclear what the weight might be - Old Town Pathfinder Oltonar, and this cedar fiberglass from 1976 a Mansfield Stowe 15 foot - Mansfield Stowe - Seems like this company has been out of business since the late 1990s -. 4/13 . I was surprised at the range of canoes available so was looking for some advice. Don't know of any manufacturer who uses a k for kevlar. At 61 lbs it falls oddly in between the listed weights for Fiberglass (67 lbs) and Kevlar (55 lbs). 2/27 . The Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. With that said and in regards to your comment Gumpus on the Watco taking forever to dry, everything is still quite tacky. Might not sound like much, but it makes a big difference. These canoes are a step beyond recreational canoes. No wood rot. I agree that you want as light a boat as you can get to make it easy to use. Micah. The 16-foot Explorer is the flagship model, and Mad Rivers bestselling canoe. Around 1999 or 2000 the Coast Guard made Mad River change the way serial numbers were produced. If I could only pick from these five and based on how you intend to use it, Id lean toward the OT Camper. columbia, MO boats - by owner "canoes" - craigslist. No wood rot. Mad River's Adventure is their recreational canoe, and it's available in two sizes, 14 and 16 feet. Thanks. Since used on gunwales this product must've been an oil so my guess is the seat spacers have just weathered differently than the seat frames, yoke, & thwart as the FAQ states those items were spar varnished. The shallowness also a bit of a concern as we really enjoy some of the bigger waters in Quetico. Have not looked yet. Try as she might, shes never gotten comfortable with the traditional tippy canoe feeling, despite my explaining why that can actually be a good thing. Top picks: Best Mad River canoes for 2023, Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association, The Great Canadian Kayak Challenge & Festival, Best Canoe Brands For Tripping, Whitewater, Fishing & More, Tripping Canoe Review: Mad River Expedition 176, Mad River Malecite Ultralite Canoe Review, Survive Just About Anything On Your Next Paddling Trip. Any help would be greatly appreciated. 1) The FC (Fiberglass Cloth) build does not show the floor being painted with "Protective Surface Paint" like all three of the Kevlar builds do. I suspect the "KA" denotes a Kevlar/Airex Explorer model which MRC produced 1983-1995. Wood trim likely needs some work with previous repairs showing up. Mine has paint. The mighty Rabbit was trying to compete against Sawyer and Wenonah in the western half of the Minnesota to Maine canoe market. Also, any other info you HIN geeks can provide would be awesome. As we get older weight matters. 3/17 . Most recently, three models have been built: the recreational Adventure and the touring/all-around Journey and Explorer. He was selling to move to a kayak as his wife has MS and can no longer manage in the canoe. Excellent condition. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe - $1,250 (fairfield) Mad River Sunrunner Canoe: Asking $1250.00 / Best OfferFiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. I plan to dark stain the gunwales and decks and then Exterior Watco them unless they still make Gunwale Guard. The other numbers just represent production run stuff that does nothing for identifying the specifics of the canoe. You must log in or register to reply here. In those 6.5 days we logged 30 total portages for a total of 10,350M which is just shy of 6.5 miles with none of it being flat or easy. Paddlesports participation is booming, driving the demand for outdoor equipment, whether its new or used. I'll check out Ed's for the caning and some other wish list items. I bet he'd take $500. 17 isnt too long or short, can carry a decent load, has a little rocker for streams, gel coated Kevlar is an ideal layup - light but semi durable (much more so than skincoat Kevlar at least). the last three digits month and year of manufacture. About 67lbs. Having the weight directly above the scale is more sensible. View our answers to common questions below. In reality the thing is a bit too pretty for me to drag across beaver dams or portage through downfall. Inspiring paddlesports participation through quality coverage of the people, places, adventures, boats and gear, trends and events that make paddling something you'll do for the rest of your life. Their hulls have a rounder, shallow-arch shape, in contrast to the flatter bottom of the Adventure. Not all canoes are built equal. The spacious 167 is versatile and stable, with more speed and storage for longer trips on bigger water. Edscanoe.com is a good source. Tracks beautifully 5h ago . Finally back to this project and rereading prior discussion but more questions as the material lay-up confuses me. Kevlar Fusion and carbon are composite renditions of the Explorer. CORRECTION: In thinking through the details of our last trip it occured to me that on the longer portages (400M & up) I was not carrying the 20 lb day pack along with the canoe. Thank you for the comments. If replacing Contour or Bucket seats, order from our Canoe Seats link on the Home Page, as they are also manufactured for Mad River Canoe at our specs. Does that make it a duck hunter? Swift Canoe and Kayak builds the composite Explorer canoes in South River, Ontario, and the T-Formex Explorer is made at the Esquif factory in Framption, Quebec. The tradeoff is that it does not maneuver as readily. There is little worry about capsizing in calm conditions with the Adventure's wide, flat hull. Thanks very much. The announcement of the partnership was made at industry tradeshow Paddlesports Retailer last August in Oklahoma City. Make Recently picked this beauty up for a song. MadRiver was trying to compete against Sawyer an Mad River Sunrunner Canoe: Asking $1250.00 / Best OfferFiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled, http://www.paddling.net/message/showThread.html?fid=advice&tid=929356. The T-Formex Remake. Well, it is done enough for now. suggest swap out molded seats for standard web bench seats to facilitate solo paddling from the bow seat facing the stern. Thank you! Special If I may say Id suggest that you just offer full asking price for the Bell if you can get it and its not too far. We are a canoe and kayak livery on the Mad River, in Springfield, Ohio. The odd thing is the boat is camouflage from the factory. Hi Rob, My Mad River Canoe serial # is MAD AX988G798. What surprised me was that some of the canoes are from the 1990s and must have had little use or well maintained. Plus, with the tractor seats, hard to solo unless you add a drop-in center seat. DarnMy search for a good deal on a tripping canoe continues. As of yesterday I had convinced myself this was a kevlar boat judging by how the weight felt as I shouldered it a number of times and put it on the truck. There are some design aspects that you might overlook in a photo that can drastically affect your paddling experience. Scored this on craigslist for free! It has bench seats and a symmetrical hull so that solo or tandem paddlers can paddle the Journey. Mad River Malecite, Bought 1994, used little, includes 2 wood paddles, mats, block for car top carrying. Its an all-around canoe, suited for most uses. not the fastest or straightest tracking, good when you dont need to go too far or too fast. Glad I'm not the only one needing to dig into old documents to find answers. If the humidity ever drops so the oil can completely dry, I hope to get it out on the water for a test drive yet this fall. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe. SmartMarineGuide New York, NY - All rights Perhaps some solo with fishing in mind but again on small ponds and lakes. Its light for a Royalex boat at 57 pounds if the manufacturer specs can be trusted. Thanks for the suggestion on the seat trusses and also the link to Ed's Canoe. It is a very high quality boat, built back in the day when Mad River Canoe was one of the premier composite canoe builders, if not the premier maker. Restoring a Mad River Malecite fiberglass canoe in my basement. Is that the measurement you meant? Mad River Sunrunner Canoe - $1,250 (fairfield) Mad River Sunrunner Canoe: Asking $1250.00 / Best OfferFiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe: Asking $1250.00 / Best OfferFiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. It would be worthwhile to spend the extra money for a kevlar boat. Much tougher than I was in my 20's but definitely not stronger. 17 ft Mad River Malecite double canoe (4 seats). The seat hanger pegs do look different at first glance however I believe them to be the same wood as the seat frames, just not varnished. 2016. It might stand for an Airex foam core hybrid but that is only a guess. $600 for the camper and $800 for the Discovery both say original owners. It turns out the Sunrunner is a great boat for touring midwestern rivers and lakes. Note the raised section does not follow the paint line however so not pointed ends like a football. Manufactured mid 1990's17 feet 2 inch long, 33.5 inch gunwale width, 12.5 inch deep center, Bow/stern 19.5, 18.5, 1.75 inches of rocker. That is, if I intend to do so. and was too advaced for the average paddler. http://www.paddling.net/message/showThread.html?fid=advice&tid=929356 Home run. The customer service guy is out for the next week so will need to wait a for some of the questions I had for him. Will probably get this thing detailed out and seaworthy this winter and sell it. Prices and availability may vary between country and retailers due to VAT and other taxes. Mad River's Northwoods was that 17'6" canoe that MRC has struggled with for years trying to find the right combination. Looks like a beautiful canoe. Like Mad River, they are extremely affordable. Mad River canoes manufacturing location depends on the material. The KA at the end does not count. Scratches on the bottom but looks taken care of - asking $1,200. Thanks - that one was just out of my search area that I used - added another 50 miles and now I see it. Conversely, if you are looking for an all-around canoe with added durability, Mad Rivers T-Formex Explorer 16 is the better choice. The company was born shortly after the founder, Jim Henry, won the 1971 U.S. National Open Canoe Championship in his hand-built canoe. by owner + boats - by owner . $887,744 hide. If moving it around on land becomes too burdensome, youre likely to find something else to do. Does that mean it is a 1993? Excited to get a second opinion. I vote mad river. Personally dont like to deal with the upkeep of wood gunwales, but some folks love the natural feel and enjoy the craft of maintaining them. Generally my son would carry that with the food pack and then we did a return trip for the main gear pack. MadRiver was trying to compete against Sawyer an 16' Mad River Explorer Canoe $400 oboRoyalex Hull Solid Mahogony Trim & Seats20 Years Old - Used about twice every summer need to sell to free up garage space Just in time for ski to sea competition paddle and two life jacketsHas condition issues, not pretty! I bought the boat in 1976. Both have blow molded seats in them. reserved. Its available in two sizes, 16.5 and 15.5 feet. Prior to that time, MRC #'s identify model, material, month and year, but not color The '94 catalog speaks of them being available for the kevlar and fiberglass boats so I am thinking they would be form-fit to some degree?? CUSTOM MAD RIVER ADVENTURE 14ft CANOE Electric Outboard, Battery, Oars, Cover. You are using an out of date browser. No wood rot. Here, youll find all the Mad River canoes on the market, as well as canoes built by other companies. 1991 based on the serial number. The Mad River is 1998 (seems like they made that model for a short time - 2 years? The Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. You should buy the other boat too. 3/26 . What I cant figure out is what our model is. I still don't know what to make of the camo pattern inside and out. Prolonged UV exposure can cause canoes to warp or deform (thats not a reason to not paddle them on sunny days, however). These canoes are ideal for anglers or families who are just beginning to dip theirpaddles. No wood rot.17 feet 2 inch long, 33.5 inch gunwale width, 12.5 inch deep center, Bowstern 19.5, 18.5, 1.75 inches of rocker. ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) plastic layers encase both sides of the foam to protect it and add stiffness to the shape. Thanks. BTW, I use the term geek quite fondly! The Sunrunner could handle any kind of weather. id of old Mad river canoeI came for a similar reason trying to find the exact material of my MADEX135E787 4/10 . Someone here might know at a glance if this is glass as I too am suspecting. boats. Mad River Model Produced Sunrunner KH 1996-1997 Sunrunner KL 1994 Synergy RX 1996-2000 Finding used canoes requires frequent searching. My first post here and the main reason for joining. Would be nice to get some glamor shots prior to mucking it up with a bright red sticker. Re: Does anybody know how to decipher mad river serial numbers. Recreational canoes are a great choice for new paddlers or those who value stability over speed. Mad Rivers prices range depending on the material used for the canoe and the model. We bought it at Battenkill Canoe in Arlington Vermont in September of 1997. Asking $700 for it. 3/4 . All of our kevlar Mad River canoes, a Monarch, a Malecite and an Explorer, have HINs ending in K. I was curious about the various MRC listings for kevlar hybrid/PVC/Airex composite layups in the Sunrunner and other models and looked through some old catalogs for explanation. Ultimately I would. These are lightweight options well suited for portaging trips, as they are easier to carry. Camper is a similar but better choice. The T-Formex Explorer is a bit lighter at 77 pounds. Thats not hard and would cost a little over $100 for seats, seat drops and hardware. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe: Asking $1250.00 / Best Offer Fiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. The Explorer and the Malecite were their most popular and versatile tandem models. Was stored in a gara Mad River Sunrunner Canoe - $1,250 (fairfield), Mad River Sunrunner Canoe - $1,250 (Lexington), 16' Mad River Explorer Canoe - $400 (WHIDBEY ISLAND). No wood rot.17 feet 2 inch long, 33.5 inch gunwale width, 12.5 inch deep center, Bow/stern 19.5, 18.5, 1.75 inches of rocker. Sun bleached, 18' Mad River fiberglass canoe. The Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. It also looks like perfect paddling weather today. However in doing the best I could given two household scales, I am coming up with about 61 lbs. See photo. Find Mad River in Boats For Sale. I just found one error in the "Boats By Year" PDF as it states the only KL Sunrunner was in '94 however all catalogs (94-97) list the KL version. http://myccr.com/phpbbforum/viewtopic.php?f=49&t=40923, http://www.edscanoe.com/doityourself.html, https://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Precis70_&dpSrc=srch, Algonquin Park 2021: Tim Lake - Nipissing River - Magnetawan Lake Loop, Cooper Pond - The Hard Way (North Maine Woods), Algonquin Park May 2019: Kiosk to Birchcliffe Cabin Loop. Hello fellow paddlers. Thanks for the tips on the potential of adding weight. The one I have is an Explorer Royalex with wood gunwales and deep red (chianti?) Manufactured from 1994 to 1997, in Kevlar (55 lbs), Fiberglass (67 lbs) and Kevlar PVC (44 lbs). You can find nearby dealers by using their dealer locator tool. Designed my Mad River founder Jim Henry, and built with a "Kevlar 49" layup, she is both strong and light at 65lbs. The boat is Kevlar for sure. Your canoe was built in May of 2000. Im tempted to pop over from SW Michigan to buy it just on principle. I will go cyber shopping sometime soon. Experience Mad River Canoe. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe: Asking $1250.00 / Best OfferFiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. Mad River - Freedom Canoe. Thanks again guys. While firsthand experience is the best way to fully realize a canoes performance, expert reviews are the next best way. The boat is 16 long. In general, cane seats are not model specific they come long (wide) and you cut to fit. Don't worry about the freeboard, you have plenty. Prices are subject to change without notice. They stock many canoe parts and are knowledgeable about Mad River Canoes. The Sunrunner was just a weird design that almost nobody likes, the Destiny is just blah when compared with the Northwind that Bell has, and the Sunrunner and Spirit that . 2015. The versatile canoe for getting started; great for sportsmen and families, the Adventure 16 is an amazing value. Id suggest youd be best off with flat web/cane seats than molded uni-directional seats so you can paddle solo from the bow seat facing backwards to bring your solo paddler weight closer to the middle of the canoe. Especially being a somewhat heavy boat when propping the nose on the ground to shoulder. Probably depends on ribs, etc. Like LabsYoure picking a boat like some folks select Labs; I ant a Chocolate Lab. That often results in a poor dog, as color is a poor first determinate. T-Formex is the most ruggedmaterial. 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