Enjoy Dave Yost designed boats are a joy to paddle. Prices are subject to change without notice. I may see one in person which is Mad River Explorer and they say dark green. Check out how precariously close the mounting holes are in the thwart. Recreational canoes are a great choice for new paddlers or those who value stability over speed. A Mad River is a good option if youre looking for a no-nonsense, high-quality canoe. I am looking at some craiglist canoes this weekend. Its a beautiful canoe with graceful lines, Swifts classic two-tone color scheme and features like cherry seats and yokes. Here, youll find all the Mad River canoes on the market, as well as canoes built by other companies. Being a pre-1985 model, the gunwales should also be squared off rather than radiused if they are stock. The T-Formex Remake. For day trips a 16 foot canoe is fine, maybe even 15 feet. Note the raised section does not follow the paint line however so not pointed ends like a football. The cane may well be original and 25 years old. 3/4 . You might invest in a can of Watco Teak Oil since you can also use it on the rest of the wood although your wood trim does not look desperate for attention. But youd want to make sure you had calm conditions for going onto the Wisconsin. 3/26 . 2015. The upside is that a canoe will last a long time and lead you on adventures for years to come. Its a fine small tandem and you would enjoy it solo. Canoes from companies that have been around for decades, like Mad River, will periodically make their way onto used listings. My next question is with this boat in pretty much like new paddling shape what is it worth? Looks like a beautiful canoe. Any help would be greatly appreciated. by openboat Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:01 pm, Post A glass boat is unlikely to weigh 6 lbs less than specs, and a Kevlar lay up might well weigh 6 lbs more than spec, especially a Kevlar Expedition model. columbia, MO. Prices and availability may vary between country and retailers due to VAT and other taxes. If youre considering a Mad River canoe, this article will help you decide which one is right for you. Simply looking at canoe specifications and descriptions doesnt provide insight into the small details of how it feels on the water. With similarly nice weather the last few days I am really starting. 3/4 . Was stored in a gara Mad River Sunrunner Canoe - $1,250 (Lexington), Mad River Sunrunner Canoe - $1,250 (fairfield), 16' Mad River Explorer Canoe - $400 (WHIDBEY ISLAND). Plus, with the tractor seats, hard to solo unless you add a drop-in center seat. in open water on large lakes. Have not looked yet. 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. Generally my son would carry that with the food pack and then we did a return trip for the main gear pack. 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. If Im reading this right could this be the 9th production model of the first Kevlar Canoes commercially made? I cant comment on the last 2 boats. You should buy the other boat too. I agree that you want as light a boat as you can get to make it easy to use. Recently picked this beauty up for a song. Re: Does anybody know how to decipher mad river serial numbers. There is little worry about capsizing in calm conditions with the Adventures wide, flat hull. These are lightweight options well suited for portaging trips, as they are easier to carry. 2010. If its lightly used as the ad says then its a great deal. This canoe has provenitself time and again on trips I have taken in canada, maine, n.h. vt. We bought it at Battenkill Canoe in Arlington Vermont in September of 1997. I was tempted because it looked like a good deal but already have a Bell Northwind 16rx that I set up for solo. 3/4 . This one. For whatever it's worth figured I'd better clear this up as to not to calculate this all out under false premise. I did get some info from tech support in the form of a '94 catalog. by pblanc Fri Nov 06, 2015 10:59 pm, Post http://www.paddling.net/message/showThread.html?fid=advice&tid=929356 The Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. I am really looking for the same age Explorer in the same deep red color or other non red (cherry) or standard green. There is little worry about capsizing in calm conditions with the Adventure's wide, flat hull. Figured this was good as anything even if the scale is off 5 lbs being the weight difference should be more-or-less accurate. Thanks. T-Formex is a stiff, durable material. 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. Check with the owner and ask how they stored the canoe. These canoes are ideal for anglers or families who are just beginning to dip theirpaddles. Whether you're interested in canoe touring, tripping or an afternoon of fishing, getting YOU time is as easy as ever. And yes Watco is considered an oilthey make many products. JavaScript is disabled. 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. 1991 based on the serial number. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe. 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. Wood trim likely needs some work with previous repairs showing up. New listings: Canoe - Mad River Screamer - $620 (Jamestown), Mad River Lamoile Canoe - $1 000 (Hogwaller) Plastic seats with aluminum struts between gunwales for seats (looks like the rivets for the seats go through the hull on the sides). I will let you know the number. The Serial number is: VTB6009 OM73K Conversely, if you are looking for an all-around canoe with added durability, Mad Rivers T-Formex Explorer 16 is the better choice. For more tips on what to look for when selecting a used canoe, read our article How To Buy A Used Canoe. Maybe you have insight on this? If you can measure your boat, I can look at the catalog and tell u what model. You must log in or register to reply here. They are not as wide, meaning they wont have the same initial stability. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe. Bell Morningstar, 15'6'', 40 pound canoe. Thanks for the tips on the potential of adding weight. Restoring a Mad River Malecite fiberglass canoe in my basement. Mad River - Freedom Canoe. Asking $700 for it. heres a thead from the archives: No wood rot. / 431 kg Width: @Gunwale: 33" / 84 cm @4" Waterline: 34.25" / 87 cm Maximum: 37" / 94 cm Depth: @Center: 14.25" / 36 cm Beyond the ABS is a proprietary abrasion-resistant outer layer. There is room for it to be longer so maybe I will start with that and go from there. Should not be in the 90's this time of the year in MN however it didn't help that I had my kiln running in the workshop yesterday which went past 2,000F. Your canoe was built in May of 2000. Do not email or textyou MUST call 410 610 5653, 2005 Hand Made, Custom Built, Wood Strip Modified Adirondack Guide Boat. What I can't figure out is what our model is. ~wetzool. 3) This one may be a bit of a stretch butFor the KH build, the layer just beneath the outer gelcoat states it is "S Glass" and when I search images for S Glass I see photos of weaves just like what I see with my boat. Recreational canoes are a great choice for new paddlers or those who value stability over speed. account. Sunrunner. Not all canoes are built equal. Mad River canoes are sold at independent outdoors stores and chains like REI. 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?? This content was made possible with the support of OntarioCreates. The composite editions of the Explorer are much lighter, at 44 pounds for the Kevlar Fusion and 40 for the carbonversion. It might stand for an Airex foam core hybrid but that is only a guess. I am looking for some of the old fiberglass long decks. 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. Its green Royalex with wood gunnels, cane insert seats and is 16 feet long. 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. 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. Also note the paddle's edge which speaks to how little use this canoe had. EDIT: The bathroom scale weight still presents a mystery. 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. They have a broad appeal, so youll find Mad River canoes on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, Kijiji or other local classifieds pages. 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. Someone here might know at a glance if this is glass as I too am suspecting. 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. The Pathfinder is likely pretty old. The Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. Your boat looks like new or maybe better. Raised none the less. Mad River Mad River Model Produced Model Produced Adventure 14 2006-2008 Explorer 14 TT 2003-2010 . A UV-resistant coating provides additional sunprotection. 2) Is there any potential problem with a very thin gap between the two-part gunwales on either side as resetting the screws does little to close the gap? Just kidding If I could only pick from these five and based on how you intend to use it, Id lean toward the OT Camper. Canadian Customers - we currently ship parts to the Continental United States only - if you need a replacement part, please contact your localMad River Canoe dealerwho can order the part for you. Its best if the canoe has been kept inside, or at the very least, away from direct sunlight. 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. Could the raised floor be something other than Airex? Mad River Sunrunner Canoe: Asking $1250.00 / Best OfferFiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. The other numbers just represent production run stuff that does nothing for identifying the specifics of the canoe. Its an all-around canoe, suited for most uses. Reading reviews provides the insight you wouldnt get otherwise. The tradeoff is that it does not maneuver as readily. You can take it for a week-long backcountry adventure or a float down a local river with your family. 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?? How about personality? Based on your planned use however, Id guess its more boat than you need for two people doing day trips. If youre eager to get on the water, then prepare to pay a bit more in the summertime. Excellent condition. 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?? 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. Looks like someone purchased it, polished and putting up for sale. As of now not planning to do anything different with the seat hangers or frames as they are really tight. Thank you! New ash inwales/gunnels, decks, new webbed seats, buffed the hull. I'll be interested in what you find out when you get out of the phone queue. The winters are long here and the state owes me a property tax refund so??? Using 16-foot canoes as a baseline to compare, you can see the weight differences. 12.5 inch deep center. by owner + boats - by owner . Its in pretty good shape except for the need for some gelcoat repair and the need to replace the gunwale. 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