Not all canoes are built equal. *Prices shown are manufacturer suggested retail prices, including taxes. Ultimately I would. 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. I bought the boat in 1976. Thanks for the great help. It is a Mad River Canoe with serial # MADE5021L485 (The badeg is aged and so a little hard to read, so that is the best I can guess at a few of the characters!). Wood trim likely needs some work with previous repairs showing up. Will look it over tonight & possibly post more if anything is notable. 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?? Hi Rob, My Mad River Canoe serial # is MAD AX988G798. Your canoe was built in May of 2000. Kevlar Fusion and carbon are composite renditions of the Explorer. Instead got the bathroom scale out again and weighed myself and then me with shouldered canoe and did the math. 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. It's green Royalex with wood gunnels, cane insert seats and is 16 feet long. 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. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe: Asking $1250.00 / Best OfferFiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. Tracks beautifully If moving it around on land becomes too burdensome, youre likely to find something else to do. You must log in or register to reply here. $50 cash 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. Pip. in color. 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. They stockmany canoe parts and are knowledgeable about Mad River Canoes. I tried to add a picture but it says the file is too big. 3/4 . On the underside of the bow deckplate is written the hull ID number so I would imagine these are original. 18 ft. Mad River "lamoille" kevlar canoe. I did get some info from tech support in the form of a '94 catalog. 2016. 5h ago . Drove the 2 and half hours and picked it up. Looking for a tandem canoe for a couple in our mid-fifties. large framed wilderness print under glass canoe river husky blue. 3/4 . CUSTOM MAD RIVER ADVENTURE 14ft CANOE Electric Outboard, Battery, Oars, Cover. So Camper is perfect for ponds and small lakes and for fishing solo. Old Town makes wide, stable polyethylene canoes for solo and tandem paddling. Recreational canoes are a great choice for new paddlers or those who value stability over speed. EDIT: The bathroom scale weight still presents a mystery. 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. For a 10-day trip we carried about 310 lbs of flesh, 35 lb food pack, 45 lb gear pack (which could loose 10 lbs if I can convince myself to leave our rubber boots at home) and a 20 lb backpack with fishing gear, med kit, raingear, etc. 1981 Mad River Canoe T.W. 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. It appears there is even a kneeling thwart just aft of the yoke for when you want to solo it. Ive had good experiences in OT Campers over the years when used in the conditions youve mentioned. The ad says 40 pounds but Royalex Morningstars are around 55. It might stand for an Airex foam core hybrid but that is only a guess. Thanks Grumpus. We want to replace the original seats with ash/webbing seats as the cane is badly broken in both seats. Contemplated buying a different scale but didn't want to run into town, nor spend the money. Two atypical layover days not counted. Experience Mad River Canoe. Designed my Mad River founder Jim Henry, and built with a "Kevlar 49" layup, she is both strong and light at 65lbs. ); Old Town is 1996 and the Wenonah is from 1991. For more tips on what to look for when selecting a used canoe, read our article How To Buy A Used Canoe. You are using an out of date browser. Don't know of any manufacturer who uses a k for kevlar. 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?? The Sunrunner could handle any kind of weather. Hope you can get it. 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. Best, However waiting in their phone queue right now so maybe close to getting some answers?? They are now up on the MRC website under archived catalogs. Mad River Canoe Replacement seats. The versatile canoe for getting started; great for sportsmen and families, the Adventure 16 is an amazing value. 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. 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. Also not knowing exactly how the different fabrics looked. Well, it is done enough for now. ~wetzool. 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. 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. and the Old Town Camper - 15 and 36" wide - the only photo in the ad, Im sure youll receive several opinions on these models and Im happy to add my two cents. Scratches on the bottom but looks taken care of - asking $1,200. Also, any other info you HIN geeks can provide would be awesome. For day trips a 16 foot canoe is fine, maybe even 15 feet. For whatever it's worth figured I'd better clear this up as to not to calculate this all out under false premise. MadRiver was trying to compete against Sawyer and Wenonah in the western half of the Minnesota to Maine canoe market. 4/13 . 17 ft Mad River Malecite double canoe (4 seats). Congrats! At 61 lbs it falls oddly in between the listed weights for Fiberglass (67 lbs) and Kevlar (55 lbs). the last three digits month and year of manufacture. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Mad River's Adventure is their recreational canoe, and it's available in two sizes, 14 and 16 feet. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe Asking 1250.00 Best OfferFiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. Mad River Canoe repair, new ash gunwales, seats, yoke and handles. You should be able to tell if this is the case as there will be a visible roughly football-shaped raised area on the hull bottom where the Airex foam bottom core is and the raised contour of around 7 side ribs extending from that up to the gunwale line. Thanks. 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?? Am also going to put out the feelers for more MR boats of this vintage in hopes of scoring another as MN is a good place for this and I have an untapped, affluent source in mind. Mad River Canoe Kevlar Explorer 1992. Special Congrats on your new boat! 1) Anyone know where I could get the polypropylene, molded end caps, touch-up gellcoat, or even new-old-stock contoured seats?? Other than the crack in the wood gunwale near the stern end, everything looks fine. Simply looking at canoe specifications and descriptions doesnt provide insight into the small details of how it feels on the water. 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. 3/26 . With regular webbed seats the (symmetric) Camper can be paddled backwards from the bow seat for solo use. I'll check out Ed's for the caning and some other wish list items. 33.5 inch gunwale width. http://www.paddling.net/message/showThread.html?fid=advice&tid=929356 Any help would be greatly appreciated. Throughout the companys history, Mad River has introduced and phased out different canoe models. You can also target your search in specialized pages, like MEC Gearswap or a local paddling clubs used boat listings. The spacious 167 is versatile and stable, with more speed and storage for longer trips on bigger water. Mad Rivers Adventure is their recreational canoe, and its available in two sizes, 14 and 16 feet. 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. The Journey 156 is a design thats at home wherever you paddle, offering a blend of sophistication and durability. No wood rot. People recognize this and increase the price of used boats when demand is high. My next question is with this boat in pretty much like new paddling shape what is it worth? I like the stability of the Explorer but also the deep red color - although chocolate sounds good. If youre keen on a solo canoe shorter than 12 feet or a canoe for less than $1,500, consider an Old Town. You probably have access to a number of other brands there in WI, but these brands you listed are some of the most common across the country (aside from Coleman and Pelican, which I wouldnt recommend for you), so youre likely to get good feedback. No wood rot. It may not display this or other websites correctly. No wood rot. 68 lbsMust be glass. 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. Important Shipping Notice -Due to business-related impacts of COVID-19, replacement parts orders placed through this website are estimated to take between 2-3weeks to arrive in home. Awesome progress and enthusiasm Micah! Mad River Model Produced Sunrunner KH 1996-1997 Sunrunner KL 1994 Synergy RX 1996-2000 There is room for it to be longer so maybe I will start with that and go from there. Having the weight directly above the scale is more sensible. Mad River Malecite, Bought 1994, used little, includes 2 wood paddles, mats, block for car top carrying. Discussion of all things WhiteWater Canoe related, Moderators: kenneth, sbroam, TheKrikkitWars, Mike W., Sir Adam, KNeal, PAC, adamin, Post Or did you mean the width of the boat from gunnel to gunnel where the seats are currently located? I was tempted because it looked like a good deal but already have a Bell Northwind 16rx that I set up for solo. Thanks. columbia, MO boats - by owner "canoes" - craigslist. Really closer to 45 is ideal (and for the lucky among us Savage River makes full carbon boats in the low 30s!). My number is MAD 14635F000. Swift Canoes made these for Mad River at their factory in South River, Ontario. account. That looks like a great option. Any ideas what they are? Plastic seats with aluminum struts between gunwales for seats (looks like the rivets for the seats go through the hull on the sides). Last week I did contact Confluence/MR tech support for PDFs of MR catalogs from '95 - 2000 as I already had the '94. These Mad River canoes are designed for recreational paddling and touring, and different material options land at differentprices. What I cant figure out is what our model is. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe You can find nearby dealers by using their dealer locator tool. Completely agreed that plastic end caps are hokey however very practical if this thing will be used as a tripper. Glad I'm not the only one needing to dig into old documents to find answers. In reading through MR FAQs it mentions Gunwale Guard was used on Gunwales, Handles, Decks, & Seat Spacers. Enjoy! Both have a good reputation for durability. The versatile canoe for getting started; great for sportsmen and families, the Adventure 16 is an amazing value. Finding used canoes requires frequent searching. Mad River has been building canoes for almost 50 years. The Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. Butthe '94 Sunrunner were dark stained as standard prior to the finish coat of either Gunwale Guard or Watco exterior. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe: Asking $1250.00 / Best OfferFiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe. Interesting that craiglist postings are so hard to get a response from. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe: Asking $1250.00 / Best OfferFiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. They are focusing resources on two of their other brands, Perception and Wilderness Systems, to meet the surging demand for kayaks. The cboats discussion speaks of kevlar airex boats having a raised football-shape on the floor which this doessort of. Enjoy Dave Yost designed boats are a joy to paddle. 4/10 . 3) Anyone have leads on one of these in the kevlar 55 lb or lightweight 44 lb version? I guess I cant decipher the material from my numbers thoughkevlar or fiberglass, Another Serial Number QuestionI just purchased a canoe after a 10 year hiatus. 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. The serial number was put on the royalex hull using a black marker. Some pictures to show how nicely he kept it since 2004. With similarly nice weather the last few days I am really starting. The tradeoff is that it does not maneuver as readily. These are reliable canoes for beginner and intermediate paddlers. refresh results with search filters open search menu. Ive had a Bell Morningstar RX and its a great boat. 4/13 . No wood rot. It sounds silly, but a light boat gets used more And just looking at the specs of the sunrunner it sounds like a well handling boat. Timeless and Rugged. 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. Especially being a somewhat heavy boat when propping the nose on the ground to shoulder. by Kazooey Wed Jun 05, 2019 6:34 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. I plan to dark stain the gunwales and decks and then Exterior Watco them unless they still make Gunwale Guard. It has bench seats and a symmetrical hull so that solo or tandem paddlers can paddle the Journey. TB, Hey RobWhat can you tell me about my boat. 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. The Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. Mine has paint. Soon to be floating on a river near you. Thanks very much. Want to know more? Mad River Sunrunner - Kevlar with cane seats and wood gunwales and is a 1998. boats. Is Watco considered an oil? 3/8 . 3/4 . Since the change, all the # tells someone is month and year. I agree with the comment that it would be worth adding regular webbed seats. They have a broad appeal, so youll find Mad River canoes on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, Kijiji or other local classifieds pages. Agreed on the weighing difficulties but I have been to Wisconsin a time or two and have seen individuals in bars sporting Sheboygan Goiters that must've been darn close to a 16ft cantilever. The Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. Just trying to decipher what wood the gunwales are was challenging as they don't look anything like ash to me. It is not longer present - no trace. if you could help me id it I would appreciate it. The different materials match various price brackets, and their designs have lasted years because they work. There is an "E" after the "MAD", so it's an explorer. Also note the paddle's edge which speaks to how little use this canoe had. Improper care can cause them to warp or break. No wood rot. by pblanc Fri Nov 06, 2015 12:51 pm, Post I think they are around 55 pounds. MadRiver was trying to compete against Sawyer and Wenonah in the western half of the Minnesota to Maine canoe . Thank you for the comments. Unless youre prepared for a hefty shipping fee, be wary of buying large items like Mad River canoes off eBay or other international auction sites. Special If you are looking for a superior built, light-weight canoe, then take a look at at this Mad River 18' TW Special. Mad Rivers prices range depending on the material used for the canoe and the model. Both have blow molded seats in them. Fully featured and loaded with amenities, they're also very stable and paddle quite efficien. 3/4 . Based on your planned use however, Id guess its more boat than you need for two people doing day trips. But youd want to make sure you had calm conditions for going onto the Wisconsin. Find Mad River in Boats For Sale. Admittedly the research is fun and probably speaks to the rarity of this canoe? You should buy the other boat too. 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. No wood rot. Re: Does anybody know how to decipher mad river serial numbe, https://www.cboats.net/cforum/viewtopic ial+number, http://picasaweb.google.com/scott.broam/CanoeOutfitting. Canoe Mad River Explorer. in open water on large lakes. From what I have read about varnish vs oil it makes sense that oil be used on components that flex as varnish is rigid and develops hairline fractures that over time allow water in. These canoes are a step beyond recreational canoes. color obviously not a factor in performance, but if the wife likes it, its certainly a plus Thanks again guys. This one. I bet the scale lies to them too. Recently picked this beauty up for a song. Weve included advice for buying new and used canoes, as well as links to the canoes currently on the market, as listed in our Paddling Buyers Guide. However in doing the best I could given two household scales, I am coming up with about 61 lbs. Youd also need to add a kneeling thwart or center seat so the weight would probably end up around same as the Camper. 1991 based on the serial number. Adventure is their recreational canoe, read our article how to decipher what wood the gunwales are challenging. 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