MadRiver was trying to compete against Sawyer and Wenonah in the western half of the Minnesota to Maine canoe . Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled, http://www.paddling.net/message/showThread.html?fid=advice&tid=929356. Planned to take it outside for some glamor shots but this weekend has been absurdly hot and humid. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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?? 2015. Canoe Mad River Explorer. The upside is that a canoe will last a long time and lead you on adventures for years to come. A Mad River is a good option if youre looking for a no-nonsense, high-quality canoe. It has bench seats and a symmetrical hull so that solo or tandem paddlers can paddle the Journey. Drove the 2 and half hours and picked it up. Hey Micah, I suggest that you put some oil on the cane seats immediately. Also note the paddle's edge which speaks to how little use this canoe had. 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. Recreational canoes are a great choice for new paddlers or those who value stability over speed. I'm not as well versed as some folks here are with Mad River canoes but on the whole, it looks like you have a nice canoe. They were all nice boats, just never caught on out West. Thanks to you both on sharing your recipes for home-brew oil as will probably try this next round. The Pathfinder is $650. 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. No wood rot. 1981 Mad River Canoe T.W. 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. Youd also need to add a kneeling thwart or center seat so the weight would probably end up around same as the Camper. Just FYI my favorite home brew is 1/3 boiled linseed oil, 1/3 mineral spirits, 1/3 distilled white vinegar and this was once sold as Gunnel Lotion is a local canoe shop. The Kevlar/Airex Explorer also had an outer layer of S 'glass under the gel coat which was nice. The Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. The Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. There is nothing wrong with fiberglass. Archived Catalogs. boats. I can sure relate to leaving the natural wood color too. This one. Just FYI in case you didnt know Royalex boats are no longer made and the replacement (T-Formex) is heavier and a new T-Formex tandem may cost $2000 so you really got a gem thats worth more than you paid. 3/26 . Canoes hold their value exceptionally well. Anyway, your wood looks bone dry and perfect after 25 years so any good oil plus indoor storage and your boat will be happy. This ID# is MADSR921C494. Only the SR921 is not strictly defined by the coast guard. by pblanc Fri Nov 06, 2015 10:59 pm, Post http://www.paddling.net/message/showThread.html?fid=advice&tid=929356 Its a model thats well suited for a specific niche, but that seems to be your niche. This gives the Journey and Explorer more secondary stability, which helps the canoe recover if its on its edge in more dynamic water. If the part you need is not stocked by Mad River Canoe or you don't see your canoe model listed, we suggest you try Edscanoes.com. I bet he'd take $500. Improper care can cause them to warp or break. Is Watco considered an oil? Canoe Mad River Explorer. 1991 based on the serial number. I've also found that some combination of 100/150/220 grit is all you need to refinish or touch up a boat. If youre keen on a solo canoe shorter than 12 feet or a canoe for less than $1,500, consider an Old Town. Any ideas what they are? 3/4 . Great all around boat. color: tan I updated with the photos from the ads. in color. Mad River Canoe Replacement seats. 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. Plus, with the tractor seats, hard to solo unless you add a drop-in center seat. Sunrunner. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe. by Paddle Power Wed Nov 04, 2015 3:19 pm, Post 17 ft Mad River Malecite double canoe (4 seats). In the late 90's we were making some "spruce", "chianti", and "burgandy" Royalex hulls. I plan to dark stain the gunwales and decks and then Exterior Watco them unless they still make Gunwale Guard. That said Swift has a Burgandy color standard, and Hemlock makes an excellent tandem that can be Special ordered in whatever color you desire. Decked Canoes, Open Canoes, as long as they're canoes! Is that the measurement you meant? central NYS - 10 miles from the Baseball Hall of F, https://www.cboats.net/cforum3/viewtopic.php?t=7969511, http://www.edscanoe.com/32contourseat.html, http://www.hemlockcanoe.com/repair--replacement-parts.html, https://madison.craigslist.org/boa/d/mad-river-canoe-sundance/6688007830.html, 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. Mad River Sunrunner - Kevlar with cane seats and wood gunwales and is a 1998. You can also target your search in specialized pages, like MEC Gearswap or a local paddling clubs used boat listings. If you are looking for a superior built, light-weight canoe, then take a look at at this Mad River 18' TW Special. 2/27 . 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. No doubt it is well made but being mid 40's forces me to consider weight. Do not email or textyou MUST call 410 610 5653, 2005 Hand Made, Custom Built, Wood Strip Modified Adirondack Guide Boat. If the present era of supply chain delays and booming interest in paddlesports has taught us anything, its that used canoes are nearly impossible to find in the summer. Its a beautiful canoe with graceful lines, Swifts classic two-tone color scheme and features like cherry seats and yokes. It would not be a great solo boat because its so big for one person. 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. I would also consider other manufacturers with wood gunwales if equal to the Explorer - Penobscot? Another document states that only the gunnels need to be oiled (as apposed to varnish) as they flex but further reading suggests Gunwale Guard be used on carry handles, decks, and seat spacers. I am looking at buying another Mad River Canoe and need to understand the serial number. Your boat is stunning and you must be right about the ash as I paid attention to the weight of the yoke yesterday and too light to be oak. It would be worthwhile to spend the extra money for a kevlar boat. I would be tempted to sand and oil the peg hangers and reuse them. 5h ago . / 431 kg Width: @Gunwale: 33" / 84 cm @4" Waterline: 34.25" / 87 cm Maximum: 37" / 94 cm Depth: @Center: 14.25" / 36 cm reserved. by openboat Fri Nov 06, 2015 3:05 pm, Post They have a broad appeal, so youll find Mad River canoes on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, Kijiji or other local classifieds pages. 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. Thanks again guys. The shallowness also a bit of a concern as we really enjoy some of the bigger waters in Quetico. 12.5 inch deep center. no favorites. No wood rot. I've got a Kevlar Explorer - there is a KA suffix on mine and it does have the Airex foam layers, which reinforces that idea. The Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. The Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. 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. Looks like a beautiful canoe. You must be right that the seat spacers are leftover gunwale stock as they measure identical with a caliper. I load my canoes onto a 4-Runner and I think your FJ is the same height so it might be a challenge for you two and especially for you alone when you want to go solo. The Explorer and the Malecite were their most popular and versatile tandem models. Prices and availability may vary between country and retailers due to VAT and other taxes. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe: Asking $1250.00 / Best OfferFiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. 6,613 were here. Wenonah - Sundowner - 18 foot fiberglass (red) and looks to have an adjustable front seat. Excellent condition. Most all HINs of that vintage, and all of those used by MRC to my knowledge, used a 12 character HIN. Throughout the companys history, Mad River has introduced and phased out different canoe models. Peace, Micah. Tracks beautifully Mad River Mad River Model Produced Model Produced Adventure 14 2006-2008 Explorer 14 TT 2003-2010 . Thanks for the tips on the potential of adding weight. No wood rot. With that said and in regards to your comment Gumpus on the Watco taking forever to dry, everything is still quite tacky. Its light for a Royalex boat at 57 pounds if the manufacturer specs can be trusted. 4/10 . Mad River canoes manufacturing location depends on the material. Soon to be floating on a river near you. Mad River canoes are sold at independent outdoors stores and chains like REI. In reading through MR FAQs it mentions Gunwale Guard was used on Gunwales, Handles, Decks, & Seat Spacers. Given the information that the ID# of a kevlar boat should have a K also seems to point in the direction of fiberglass. 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. 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). This may not always be possible, especially when buying a usedone. You are using an out of date browser. The ad says 40 pounds but Royalex Morningstars are around 55. JavaScript is disabled. The Pathfinder is likely pretty old. Simply looking at canoe specifications and descriptions doesnt provide insight into the small details of how it feels on the water. Find Mad River in Boats For Sale. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe. He was selling to move to a kayak as his wife has MS and can no longer manage in the canoe. Enjoy! Have not looked yet. Mad River has been building canoes for almost 50 years. About 67lbsThe Sunrunner was 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! Home run. Looking for discontinued models or older catalogs? One last twistThe '97 catalog has nice exploded assembly illustrations of the lay-ups and in simply looking at the boat I would think it most resembles the KH build for three reasons. If you look at the Camper first thing to do is flip it over and see how much wear it has and whether the Royalex skin is intact. My little Blackhawk tandem performs well even against modern hulls and I think your boat would just run away from my Blackhawk. The other numbers just represent production run stuff that does nothing for identifying the specifics of the canoe. It consists of three distinct layers. Best, Beyond the ABS is a proprietary abrasion-resistant outer layer. About 67lbsThe Sunrunner was one of a series of 17`2 touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. Thanks again everyone for the information. Thanks very much. Excited to get a second opinion. in open water on large lakes. Raised none the less. The Camper is a nice boat, Ive paddled one. Full Details *MSRP: $999 USD / $1,269 CAD Specifications Length: 16' / 488 cm Max Capacity: 950 lbs. Make That is, if I intend to do so. Most recently, three models have been built: the recreational Adventure and the touring/all-around Journey and Explorer. So Camper is perfect for ponds and small lakes and for fishing solo. Does that make it a duck hunter? Ultimately I would. Use the part # shown in the schematic to locate the correct part. 17' Mad River Canoe teak gunals excelent condition, non tiping. Instead got the bathroom scale out again and weighed myself and then me with shouldered canoe and did the math. Thanks, Pip. Mad Rivers archive list tells what years each of the models were produced but that only narrows down the options to the canoes manufactured in 1997(of which there are several) but doesnt get us to our specific model. I am looking at some craiglist canoes this weekend. I may see one in person which is Mad River Explorer and they say dark green. abwoolsey June 20, 2020, 10:45pm #13. The polyethylene canoes are built in Greenville, South Carolina, in a factory managed by Mad Rivers parent company, Confluence Outdoors. Does that mean it is a 1993? If youre ready to start shopping, follow the links below to view Mad River canoes in our Paddling Buyers Guide. The different materials match various price brackets, and their designs have lasted years because they work. There is little worry about capsizing in calm conditions with the Adventures wide, flat hull. Based on your planned use however, Id guess its more boat than you need for two people doing day trips. Does anyone know if I could use a heat gun (oh-so-carefully) to remove the remaining license sticker from the bow? Seems weird that it costs $24 when he will sell you a brand new cane seat with frame for $28 but I liked the idea of keeping the factory seat frame on my solo boat. Would be nice to get some glamor shots prior to mucking it up with a bright red sticker. I am trying to contact the person who posted the ad. Canoe Mad River Explorer. If the boat has been sitting they are likely to be very dry and tear the first time you sit on them. Boat includes a removable motor mount. CUSTOM MAD RIVER ADVENTURE 14ft CANOE Electric Outboard, Battery, Oars, Cover. View our answers to common questions below. Designed my Mad River founder Jim Henry, and built with a "Kevlar 49" layup, she is both strong and light at 65lbs. Congrats! Check out how precariously close the mounting holes are in the thwart. 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. Theyve been in business for more than 100 years, and today they tailor their canoes to recreational paddlers. Being a pre-1985 model, the gunwales should also be squared off rather than radiused if they are stock. 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