I am looking to get another tandem (sold the ones I had). 16ft general purpose canoe for touring, rivers and family canoeing. Hello, Looking to buy my first canoe. Free local pickup. www.quintanna.com/mtnsports/madrivercanoe/2002/history.html Timeless and Rugged. Great for solo paddling or compact touring. Watch; Mad River Explorer KX Touring Canoe -- top-end model with Kevlar hull -- Used. Mad River Canoe Serenade AR 13. Home; Customer Service; Archived Catalogs; Archived Catalogs. This canoe is PERFECT for heavy figity loads (dogs,kids,excited fishermen) and is TERRIFIC for running all types of class I-II rapids. I thought MR was only offering Royalex Reflections, because the molds they got from Dagger were for making Royalex boats. Kevlar, Nomex, Twaron. In this construction, the Destiny makes a very capable river touring canoe. The Explorer 16 Kevlar is a canoe brought to you by Mad River.Read Explorer 16 Kevlar reviews or submit your own review to share with the paddling community. Length 16'4" Gunwhale width 34.5" Freeboard capacity 1100 lbs. There's nothing "antique" about it. I couldn't find rating on the Mad River Explorer kevlar or the Wenonah Spirit II. He then raced – and won – the Downriver National Championship and the rest, you know. Mad River Kevlar Canoe - $1095 (Yankeetown) Destiny model 17' 6" Mad River Canoe in excellent condition. There is … Mad River Canoe Explorer T-Formex 16. Available with wood gunwales. The canoe boasts a sliding bow seat and is perfect for a couple plus a child or dog or camping gear. Mad River didn’t make a 17’ Explorer in Kevlar, they only made 17’ Explorers in Royalex. With confidence in his abilities, he designed and built the first Malecite. Mad River Explorer 16TT. Royalex Hull. Up for sale is a LIKE BRAND NEW never seen the water, storage wear only Mad River Explorer 16 Kevlar Canoe. Mad River 17' Duck Hunter Fiberglass Canoe - Rare. this canoe has been owned by my husband and i for the past 7 years and used on the dart river. 13' 1" / 399 … Replacing the wood gunwales on my 1982 Mad River Canoe. It was purchased in the nineties and has only been used less than 5 times on a private lake in North West Illinois. This is a Kevlar Canoe made by Mad River. Learn More. Mad River Winooski in Glass w/wood trim. Explorer 16 T Formex. Do double-check the availability of the 17 in Kevlar. Super lightweight Kevlar composite material so the canoe can be easily moved on and off the car and shouldered by a single person for a hike up to a secluded lake. Kevlar® Lite Lightweight, lots of load capacity, suited to deepwater paddles separated by punishing portages. Shop with confidence on eBay! #D228 Mad River Explorer, Kevlar, Green 16’4” long, 34.5” wide, 55 lbs. In his backyard shed, our company founder, Jim Henry, began his mission to build a better canoe through innovative thought, design and materials. This canoe combines Kevlar® construction with the IQ Modular Gunwale system for the ultimate in canoeing. The T-Formex Remake. Over $1,500.00 - apply Price filter. 15' 11" / 486 cm Plastic Laminate ie. Mad River Canoe Explorer AR 16. Introducing the new Explorer 16. $3399 USD. $800.00. View the Mad River Canoe catalog archive below. Seat Type: Webbing. Just wondering if anyone had any experience with the 17 foot Explorer. Mad River Canoe Explorer T-Formex 16. Three 3 paddles also included. #C544 Old Town Penobscot 17, Royalex, Green 17’1” long, 35” wide, 65 lbs. This beautiful canoe has warm inlaid wooden gunnels and “gold leaf” labeling on the hull. I paddle primarily solo, and have paddled a number of well known "great" canoes, yet when waters get rough, or flow downhill I always return to this canoe as my favorite. These boats are amazing; they're super strong, light and paddle extremely well. Secondary is also excellent. When Dagger made the boat, it was S-glass outside, Kevlar inside. The Mad River Explorer 16 Kevlar canoe features carry handles that are shaped to fit comfortably in your hands ; Made in USA. $3199 USD. £1,150.00. Give me the serial number (which starts MAD…)and I can tell you what MRC it is. MAD RIVER CANOE QUEST … Black Vinyl gunwales & decks Ash framed web seats, Ash portage yoke Like New (’13 Prod) Very slight use $1495.00 . 2016; 2015 ; 2012-14; 2011; 2010; 2009; 2008; 2007; 2006; Click HERE for a PDF containing our Chronology of Canoe Production. The Mad River Explorer is a highly sought-after canoe for its agility, durability and relative light weight. The canoe model is Explorer … You are here. Free local pickup. Also available in 15-, 17-and 18-foot lengths. If you are looking for a great family canoe, one to hunt or fish from or one to run the rapids, this might be the boat for you. Price. Mad River's Explorer is world famous for durability, stability and truly verstile performance. Mainly half day light river excursions. 1983 Mad River Explorer Kevlar 16' Canoe - OBO. Find great deals for Mad River Explorer Made With KEVLAR 16' canoe. Explore Mad River Canoe Make Some YOU Time Whether you're interested in canoe touring, tripping or an afternoon of fishing, getting YOU time is as easy as ever. Over the past couple years I’ve owned a Mad River Explorer 15 with IQ, a Mad River Horizon 17 with vinyl rails, a Mad River Freedom Solo, and I currently own a Mad River Guide (the forerunner of the Freedom Solo). Good condition. Mad River Explorer 16. Mad River Canoe Explorer AR 16. Is Mad River offering the Reflection 17 in Kevlar? No rot, no holes or cracks, some scratches and gel coat nicks consistent with very careful use. There is a world of difference between a kevlar Mad River Explorer (especially in that kind of shape) and your typical $100 canoe. Customer … $560.00 to $1,500.00 - apply Price filter. 16' 3" / 495 cm Aramid i.e. Time left 2d 15h left. Will be for my wife and small son. Mad River Canoe Serenade AR 13. [ See more canoes from Nova Craft ] Explorer Carbon from Mad River Canoe. But needs seat recaning, and has some scrapes on underside from from use, and bow and stern wood trim has rotted due to storage inversion. Very water worthy, no leaks. Mad River Canoes . Technical specs. Wear your PFD! Pre-Owned. I am thinking about a Mad River Explorer 14 TT. Mad River Kevlar Explorer purchased July 1995. Number of Paddlers : 2-person. This 14 is a sleeper, as well as being real eye candy. Best Use: Canoeing. Ash wood cane countured seats and ash portage yoke. I have not seen any differences in the quality on the boats with vinyl rails, but the new boats with the wood trim just aren’t trimmed as nicely as they were back in the day. Price: $3,699 madrivercanoe.com. Mad River Canoe. Length: 16 ft. 3 in. FOR SALE - Austin, TX - Mad River Explorer 16' Kevlar canoe. Under $560.00 - apply Price filter. Mountlake Terrace, WA. Local pickup only due to item size. About Mad River. The Mad River Explorer 14 is a surprisingly great canoe. Width: 33.25 inches. Royalex construction. In looking at various kevlar tripping canoes I see that the Q 16 is capacity rated similarly to the Bell Northwind kevlar and the Hemlock Eagle and only a little lower than the Q 17. The Kevlar Explorer is 16’2". With assurance in its long history of proven performance, try this canoe as a family cruiser, Flat back canoe capable of mounting small motor or trolling motor. Mad River still makes the same boat the same way AFAIK, and the price for new is double what the seller's asking price was. $4349 CAD. 1974 Canoe Vermont ! Special If you are looking for a superior built, light-weight canoe, then take a look at at this Mad River 18' TW Special. It is a bit too far for me to make a trip to test paddle it any time soon. Mad River's flagship expedition canoe! That is an accurate description and it delivers exactly what is promised. Depth: 14.5 inches. For more information on MRC's Explorer Series visit: http://www.madrivercanoe.com/product_subcategory/index/products/versatile/explorer_series Weight: 57 pounds. VERDICT: Mad River lists this canoe in the "Moving Water" section of their catalog and state that it is great for families. $4089 CAD. - Mad River Canoe Vintage Bro Two fold down seats, central fixed seat (ideal for child or two small children). Home >> Canoe & Kayak Manufacturers >> Mad River. Check out a few other canoe recommendations below or explore all canoes to find the perfect one for you! Boat includes a removable motor mount. Ash trim, cane seats, portage yoke Made in VT Used (‘02 Prod) Very Good+ $2495.00. I own an Kevlar Explorer and Kevlar Malacite and love them both. Designed my Mad River founder Jim Henry, and built with a "Kevlar 49" layup, she is both strong and light at 65lbs. T-Formex, Royalex. Mad River Explorer 14TT. Easy to portage due to light weight. Used (normal wear) This tandem canoe is rock solid and in fantastic shape, especially for being manufactured over 35 years ago. This is a package including two bent shaft wooden paddles, motor mount and trolley. With assurance in its long history of proven performance, try this canoe as a family cruiser, The very broad beam leads to predictably high initial stability. Lightweight for its size. Looking for discontinued models or older catalogs? 1996 model in like new condition. The woodwork is perfect. $2809 CAD. 55 lbs. I found one of these used and considering buying it. Local pickup (13 miles away) Posted 11 months ago in Sports & outdoors. £900.00. I think it was around 2000 that Mad River quit building composite canoes and the outfitters had to find some go to canoe manufacturers. Has original owner’s manual. This canoe is a one-owner, and has been garage kept. It is a capable canoe for flat water to Class III. 1981 Mad River Canoe T.W. 1 bid . $2199 USD. To qualify, know that I am a large paddler, 240lb, and strong. Kevlar® Expedition Cloth Kevlar® construction provides the best strength and durability, ideal for families or mixed water tripping. View all Touring Canoes . Mad River Explorer 16 for sale at Alder Creek. Designed my Mad River founder Jim Henry, and built with a "Kevlar 49" layup, she is both strong and light at 65lbs. Fit and finish are excellent and it receives lots of compliments on it's good looks. 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