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. 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. Recently picked this beauty up for a song and trying to find out more about it as I could locate only one post from the all-knowing google. You are using an out of date browser. The mighty Rabbit was trying to compete against Sawyer and Wenonah in the western half of the Minnesota to Maine canoe market. I bought the boat in 1976. If you prefer kneeling when you paddle, make sure that your feet fit comfortably underneath the bench seats. These canoes are ideal for anglers or families who are just beginning to dip theirpaddles. Great all around boat. Based on your planned use however, Id guess its more boat than you need for two people doing day trips. It's green Royalex with wood gunnels, cane insert seats and is 16 feet long. I like the sundowner a lot for a daycruiser, but the sunrunner would be my choice because its around 55lbs as opposed to the downers 65lbs. Want to know more? Being a pre-1985 model, the gunwales should also be squared off rather than radiused if they are stock. Really closer to 45 is ideal (and for the lucky among us Savage River makes full carbon boats in the low 30s!). 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. MadRiver was trying to compete against Sawyer and Wenonah in the western half of the Minnesota to Maine canoe market. Rob, Mad River Serial NumberThanks for the responses. 2011. I updated with the photos from the ads. 2/27 . The exterior of the canoe is reinforced for resistance against impacts. If youre eager to get on the water, then prepare to pay a bit more in the summertime. The T-Formex Explorer is a bit lighter at 77 pounds. Home run. This ID# is MADSR921C494. Edscanoe.com is a good source. The cane may well be original and 25 years old. I like the stability of the Explorer but also the deep red color - although chocolate sounds good. Not all canoes are built equal. It might stand for an Airex foam core hybrid but that is only a guess. Much tougher than I was in my 20's but definitely not stronger. 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. Wenona Sundowner is a nice model from a respected brand. In 94-96 they made KE versions however my 94 catalog does not mention them. I was able to contact the owner who is the original who purchased in 2004. I suspect the "KA" denotes a Kevlar/Airex Explorer model which MRC produced 1983-1995. 17 ft Mad River Malecite double canoe (4 seats). The "Boats By Year" guide was made at least as late as 2011 so this could make sense. Enjoy Dave Yost designed boats are a joy to paddle. MadRiver was trying to compete against Sawyer and Wenonah in the western half of the Minnesota to Maine canoe . Mad River Malecite, Bought 1994, used little, includes 2 wood paddles, mats, block for car top carrying. So their thinking was the cary handles and seat spacers flex but the seat frames and yoke don't? Canoes from companies that have been around for decades, like Mad River, will periodically make their way onto used listings. Or did you mean the width of the boat from gunnel to gunnel where the seats are currently located? What I can't figure out is what our model is. Using 16-foot canoes as a baseline to compare, you can see the weight differences. We want to replace the original seats with ash/webbing seats as the cane is badly broken in both seats. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe. The Kevlar/Airex Explorer also had an outer layer of S 'glass under the gel coat which was nice. Canoe Mad River Explorer. I will be sharing more this weekend on some of the other topicsImages of Quetico fires and my 10 lb camp kitchenIf I can find the photos of my brother's old Penob custom painted blue with ghost flames I will be sure to post. Best one on the list in my opinion. 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. Are you sure you are not missing a character in that HIN (hull identification number). no favorites. 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! 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. You are using an out of date browser. 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. by pblanc Wed Nov 04, 2015 10:43 pm, Post It would not be a great solo boat because its so big for one person. 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). More of the wood confusion comes when documents speak of "hardwood seat trusses" but then in the following sentence mention "standard ash-framed seats". in color. suggest swap out molded seats for standard web bench seats to facilitate solo paddling from the bow seat facing the stern. Congrats! 68 lbsMust be glass. 3/8 . Mad River Sunrunner Canoe. Discussion of all things WhiteWater Canoe related, Moderators: kenneth, sbroam, TheKrikkitWars, Mike W., Sir Adam, KNeal, PAC, adamin, Post 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. Mine are really beat up, so the boat is without any decks right now. 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. color obviously not a factor in performance, but if the wife likes it, its certainly a plus no hidden. I have read up on each individually and for general use they all seem good, but looking for opinions as the material and weight likely differ and it is hard to know exactly the weight due to the variations of models over the years and lengths 15 to 18 feet. columbia, MO. These canoes are a step beyond recreational canoes. 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. I hope your wife likes the color and I hope you share your impressions of the boat once youve spent some time in it. CL. Figured this was good as anything even if the scale is off 5 lbs being the weight difference should be more-or-less accurate. Throughout the companys history, Mad River has introduced and phased out different canoe models. In general, cane seats are not model specific they come long (wide) and you cut to fit. 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 -. The serial number was put on the royalex hull using a black marker. 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. Mad River Explorer 16 Canoe. The Explorer and the Malecite were their most popular and versatile tandem models. Anyway, your wood looks bone dry and perfect after 25 years so any good oil plus indoor storage and your boat will be happy. Throughout Mad Rivers history, theyve experimented with canoe designs and materials. 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. 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. This canoe has provenitself time and again on trips I have taken in canada, maine, n.h. vt. if you could help me id it I would appreciate it. The composite editions of the Explorer are much lighter, at 44 pounds for the Kevlar Fusion and 40 for the carbonversion. 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. I am really looking for the same age Explorer in the same deep red color or other non red (cherry) or standard green. You must be right that the seat spacers are leftover gunwale stock as they measure identical with a caliper. Make Asking $700 for it. For the prior weight attempt I simply held the canoe on my haunches but in thinking over this method I can imagine how that arrangement could've registered a lighter weight given I was somewhat off balance. Don't worry about the freeboard, you have plenty. Find Mad River in Boats For Sale. The Journey has a minimal rocker, making it track (move straight) much better than the Explorer. 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. Avoid Royalex boats, cross-link poly, or other heavy types of boat construction. Has anybody ever seen a camo Kevlar boat? Their heaviest boats are made from polyethylene, like the 85-pound Adventure 16. Check out how precariously close the mounting holes are in the thwart. I can sure relate to leaving the natural wood color too. No wood rot. 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. 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 polyethylene canoes are built in Greenville, South Carolina, in a factory managed by Mad Rivers parent company, Confluence Outdoors. 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. I may see one in person which is Mad River Explorer and they say dark green. Looks like someone purchased it, polished and putting up for sale. 5h ago . The kevlar PVC version was sometimes billed as Kevlar H (for Hybrid). Thanks, New listings: mad river canoe - $750 (GORE), 17 FOOT Mad River ME Solo Whitewater Canoe - $750 (Albuquerque) 4/13 . Its rare to find a canoe selling for less than half of its original price, but when those are listed, they often sell quickly. If moving it around on land becomes too burdensome, youre likely to find something else to do. I believe this will be . Boat includes a removable motor mount. I've also found that some combination of 100/150/220 grit is all you need to refinish or touch up a boat. The regular Kevlar Explorers of this vintage were all Kevlar, all cloth boats (except for the gel coat) so they would have no raised areas on the hull bottom or sides. Recreational canoes are a great choice for new paddlers or those who value stability over speed. People recognize this and increase the price of used boats when demand is high. Prices and availability may vary between country and retailers due to VAT and other taxes. Its a beautiful canoe with graceful lines, Swifts classic two-tone color scheme and features like cherry seats and yokes. Introducing the new Explorer 16. Manufactured mid 1990's. 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. About 67lbsThe Sunrunner was one of a series of 17`2 touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. the last three digits month and year of manufacture. Some pictures to show how nicely he kept it since 2004. 4/10 . 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. They are focusing resources on two of their other brands, Perception and Wilderness Systems, to meet the surging demand for kayaks. The Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. Both have a good reputation for durability. Use the filters below to view the canoes by type, material, size or store. My little Blackhawk tandem performs well even against modern hulls and I think your boat would just run away from my Blackhawk. Any ideas what they are? The yoke certainly looks like oak. As of now not planning to do anything different with the seat hangers or frames as they are really tight. That is, if I intend to do so. 4/13 . 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. It consists of three distinct layers. We bought it at Battenkill Canoe in Arlington Vermont in September of 1997. You must log in or register to reply here. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled, Craiglist option - a range from a Madriver Sundowner to mid 90s vintage Old Town and Wenonah, Bell Mornigstar Canoe - boats - by owner - marine sale. Thanks again everyone for the information. Mad River Sunrunner no experience with this model. CUSTOM MAD RIVER ADVENTURE 14ft CANOE Electric Outboard, Battery, Oars, Cover. 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. 12.5 inch deep center. Ive never paddled a Sunrunner but they have a solid reputation. 2016. Soon to be floating on a river near you. The winters are long here and the state owes me a property tax refund so??? There is room for it to be longer so maybe I will start with that and go from there. Mad River - Freedom Canoe. 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. For whatever it's worth figured I'd better clear this up as to not to calculate this all out under false premise. post. 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 . Finally back to this project and rereading prior discussion but more questions as the material lay-up confuses me. 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. New ash inwales/gunnels, decks, new webbed seats, buffed the hull. The MR and Wenonah are both good boats. 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. Mad River Canoe repair, new ash gunwales, seats, yoke and handles. Also a Pathfinder which is 15 2" and looks well used - with cane seats that need replacement. If I again come up with 60 lbs then who knows. Theres a significant jump in quality between $600 canoes and ones from dedicated canoe builders. Thanks for the great help. 2010. 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 canoes manufacturing location depends on the material. No wood rot. Ive had good experiences in OT Campers over the years when used in the conditions youve mentioned. Like Mad River, they are extremely affordable. Fully featured and loaded with amenities, they're also very stable and paddle quite efficien. Micah. by openboat Fri Nov 06, 2015 4:25 am, Post Prior to that time, MRC #'s identify model, material, month and year, but not color It may be a little lighter than the Camper but Id expect it to be in the low 50s. Mad River Model Produced Sunrunner KH 1996-1997 Sunrunner KL 1994 Synergy RX 1996-2000 Mad River Sunrunner Canoe. 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. The Kevlar Fusion weighs 44 pounds. I agree that you want as light a boat as you can get to make it easy to use. Thats not hard and would cost a little over $100 for seats, seat drops and hardware. 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. 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. For more tips on what to look for when selecting a used canoe, read our article How To Buy A Used Canoe. Good luck with whatever model you select. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe. 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. Serial # info requestI recently found a Mad River Independence, from what I can make out the serial # is MAD1D2771293. Both have blow molded seats in them. Located in Long Beach, St. Leonard, Md, Calvert County Will look it over tonight & possibly post more if anything is notable. See and review all Mad River canoes here. Thanks so much gents for your input. You must log in or register to reply here. That looks like a great option. Canoe Mad River Explorer. However waiting in their phone queue right now so maybe close to getting some answers?? id of old Mad river canoeI came for a similar reason trying to find the exact material of my MADEX135E787 The other numbers just represent production run stuff that does nothing for identifying the specifics of the canoe. Here's the link to the Ed's cane repair kit. 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. The Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. Drove the 2 and half hours and picked it up. Hope you can get it. MadRiver was trying to compete against Sawyer and Wenonah in the western half of the Minnesota to Maine canoe market. I am curious about the "A" appended to the end of the HIN. No wood rot. Spring and fall are the best times to find those deals. My next question is with this boat in pretty much like new paddling shape what is it worth? And yes Watco is considered an oilthey make many products. There are some design aspects that you might overlook in a photo that can drastically affect your paddling experience. If you find a Mad River canoe not currently listed on its website, you can get more information about the model by looking through the companys archived catalogs. No ribs however. There is an "E" after the "MAD", so it's an explorer. The Journey 156 is a design thats at home wherever you paddle, offering a blend of sophistication and durability. I bet he'd take $500. They have a broad appeal, so youll find Mad River canoes on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, Kijiji or other local classifieds pages. 3/17 . Mad River Sunrunner Canoe: Asking $1250.00 / Best Offer Fiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe Wenonah - Sundowner - 18 foot fiberglass (red) and looks to have an adjustable front seat. Tracks beautifully In 95 they list the 44 lb Kevlar version as a "Kevlar PVC" but then in 96 the 44 pounder is listed as "Kevlar Lightwt". Scored this on craigslist for free! We are a canoe and kayak livery on the Mad River, in Springfield, Ohio. 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. Given the information that the ID# of a kevlar boat should have a K also seems to point in the direction of fiberglass. Conversely, if you are looking for an all-around canoe with added durability, Mad Rivers T-Formex Explorer 16 is the better choice. Learn more about Mad River canoes by checking out the reviews below. Canoe Mad River Explorer. http://www.paddling.net/message/showThread.html?fid=advice&tid=929356 by pblanc Fri Nov 06, 2015 10:59 pm, Post I was surprised at the range of canoes available so was looking for some advice. I would like to get my hands on the stock end caps to see how they fit in considering your water-trap concern. This content was made possible with the support of OntarioCreates. 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. Finding used canoes requires frequent searching. Shallow vee hulls have a unique feel in the water and they typically carve turns very gracefully. Took some photos this AM but have yet to compare with the info shown in the '94 catalog provided to me by customer service. Mad River Sunrunner - Kevlar with cane seats and wood gunwales and is a 1998. Thank you for your consideration. 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. Old Town makes wide, stable polyethylene canoes for solo and tandem paddling. Ultimately I would. by Paddle Power Wed Nov 04, 2015 3:19 pm, Post There have been some great deals recently but always a day late. 3/4 . Re: Does anybody know how to decipher mad river serial numbers. I'll look for into some of the most recent dimension questions later this week and get back to every one. 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 #). Peace, Micah. 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. 3/4 . In rough water a more rounded hull is better. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe Asking 1250.00 Best OfferFiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. I am looking at buying another Mad River Canoe and need to understand the serial number. Best for leisurely excursions on smallish lakes and ponds, bad for whitewater 3/4 . The one I have is an Explorer Royalex with wood gunwales and deep red (chianti?) But youd want to make sure you had calm conditions for going onto the Wisconsin. Its light for a Royalex boat at 57 pounds if the manufacturer specs can be trusted. I would be tempted to sand and oil the peg hangers and reuse them. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe Asking 1250.00 Best OfferFiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. Restoring a Mad River Malecite fiberglass canoe in my basement. I don't blame you a bit for going after that other boat since it looks to be a fine boat at a great price. Pip. MadRiver was trying to compete against Sawyer and Wenonah in the western half of the Minnesota to Maine canoe market. Does that mean it is a 1993? Plastic seats with aluminum struts between gunwales for seats (looks like the rivets for the seats go through the hull on the sides). The following Mad River canoes have received the highest star ratings by reviewers in our Paddling Buyers Guide. 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! columbia, MO boats - by owner "canoes" - craigslist. I realize this thread is at least 4 years old, but I am a new comer to the forum who found this thread to be the closest thing to helping me decipher the serial number to a new/old canoe I just bought used. So Camper is perfect for ponds and small lakes and for fishing solo. 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. The best way to know if a canoe is right for you is to give it a try. You should buy the other boat too. TB, Hey RobWhat can you tell me about my boat. No wood rot. 3/4 . If you cant find a kevlar canoe you like, then buy a fiberglass one that is not too big. We are looking for general use mostly lake, pond or get onto the Wisconsin river flowage and paddle around and fish. Prices are subject to change without notice. Im tempted to pop over from SW Michigan to buy it just on principle. Mad Rivers canoes range in weight depending on the materials used to build them. I do not know what the "A" represents. 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