Get Started. 3) Anyone have leads on one of these in the kevlar 55 lb or lightweight 44 lb version? 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. Canoe Mad River Explorer. 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. We want to replace the original seats with ash/webbing seats as the cane is badly broken in both seats. Im tempted to pop over from SW Michigan to buy it just on principle. All the performance of the Adventure 16, with added stability and ease of handling on and off the water. 2012-14. 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?? $38.25. Butthe '94 Sunrunner were dark stained as standard prior to the finish coat of either Gunwale Guard or Watco exterior. I believe this will be lighter than the Old Town. Light canoes are a beautiful thing. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe Asking 1250.00 Best OfferFiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. Check with the owner and ask how they stored the canoe. It turns out the Sunrunner is a great boat for touring midwestern rivers and lakes. On our most recent trip we did 120km/75mi in 6.5 days of moving. The Explorer and the Malecite were their most popular and versatile tandem models. I am trying to contact the person who posted the ad. Discussion of all things WhiteWater Canoe related, Moderators: kenneth, sbroam, TheKrikkitWars, Mike W., Sir Adam, KNeal, PAC, adamin, Post Congrats! You are using an out of date browser. I am curious about the "A" appended to the end of the HIN. Essential information like specifications, prices and places to buy them is displayed in a standard format, so you dont need to jump from one website to another. Has anybody ever seen a camo Kevlar boat? Most all HINs of that vintage, and all of those used by MRC to my knowledge, used a 12 character HIN. The kevlar PVC version was sometimes billed as Kevlar H (for Hybrid). These are reliable canoes for beginner and intermediate paddlers. Scored this on craigslist for free! 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: Asking $1250.00 / Best OfferFiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. Jim, Was just gifted a Mad River Revelation that is said to be a Kevlar boat Serial # is: MADRE690B797 (I guess Ill be calling it Madre) could anyone offer help with identification? This canoe has provenitself time and again on trips I have taken in canada, maine, n.h. vt. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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. 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. 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!). Mad River's Northwoods was that 17'6" canoe that MRC has struggled with for years trying to find the right combination. 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?? Wenonah - Sundowner - 18 foot fiberglass (red) and looks to have an adjustable front seat. At 61 lbs it falls oddly in between the listed weights for Fiberglass (67 lbs) and Kevlar (55 lbs). Canoe Mad River Explorer. Prices and availability may vary between country and retailers due to VAT and other taxes. $600 for the camper and $800 for the Discovery both say original owners. 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. Its best if the canoe has been kept inside, or at the very least, away from direct sunlight. Might not sound like much, but it makes a big difference. Also not knowing exactly how the different fabrics looked. 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. Thanks. Thank you for your consideration. 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 . If you prefer kneeling when you paddle, make sure that your feet fit comfortably underneath the bench seats. If you cant find a kevlar canoe you like, then buy a fiberglass one that is not too big. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe: Asking $1250.00 / Best OfferFiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. With similarly nice weather the last few days I am really starting. 3/4 . There is room for it to be longer so maybe I will start with that and go from there. by pblanc Wed Nov 04, 2015 10:43 pm, Post You might let the ends of your handles, thwarts, and drops soak in oil overnightonce in their lifetime, and I'd drip some oil down those drops. 18 ft. Mad River "lamoille" kevlar canoe. by openboat Fri Nov 06, 2015 4:25 am, Post The "Boats By Year" guide was made at least as late as 2011 so this could make sense. The announcement of the partnership was made at industry tradeshow Paddlesports Retailer last August in Oklahoma City. Youll find that Mad River canoes are more expensive than canoes found at big-box stores. I am looking at buying another Mad River Canoe and need to understand the serial number. Can you please help me with identifying our canoes model? People recognize this and increase the price of used boats when demand is high. VArious hardware goes with canoe. 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. Manufactured mid 1990's. 12.5 inch deep center. I can sure relate to leaving the natural wood color too. 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! Check out how precariously close the mounting holes are in the thwart. pelicanmy last numbers on my pelican kayak is j809 does that mean it was made in august 2009? We bought it at Battenkill Canoe in Arlington Vermont in September of 1997. Mad River's Adventure is their recreational canoe, and it's available in two sizes, 14 and 16 feet. Its very nice for flat/easy water. Hi Rob, My Mad River Canoe serial # is MAD AX988G798. Ultimately I would. The equally attractive carbon fiber version is an airy 40 pounds. 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. Plastic seats with aluminum struts between gunwales for seats (looks like the rivets for the seats go through the hull on the sides). 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. Does that make it a duck hunter? There is an "E" after the "MAD", so it's an explorer. Try (carefully) sitting in it while the canoe is resting on grass. Mad River Sunrunner. and was too advaced for the average paddler. Since the change, all the # tells someone is month and year. Also a Pathfinder which is 15 2" and looks well used - with cane seats that need replacement. No wood rot.17 feet 2 inch long, 33.5 inch gunwale width, 12.5 inch deep center, Bowstern 19.5, 18.5, 1.75 inches of rocker. I was surprised at the range of canoes available so was looking for some advice. 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 #). Many models have been phased in and out through the years, and recently theyve focused on three canoe models: the Adventure, Explorer and Journey. You are using an out of date browser. Rob, Mad River Serial NumberThanks for the responses. People upgrading or cleaning out a garage may just be trying to get rid of the boat rather than recoup much money. Bell Morningstar, 15'6'', 40 pound canoe. The mighty Rabbit was trying to compete against Sawyer and Wenonah in the western half of the Minnesota to Maine canoe market. 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. You can take it for a week-long backcountry adventure or a float down a local river with your family. 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. Located in Long Beach, St. Leonard, Md, Calvert County We operate 7 days a week fro The 16-foot Explorer is the flagship model, and Mad Rivers bestselling canoe. The other numbers just represent production run stuff that does nothing for identifying the specifics of the canoe. MadRiver was trying to compete against Sawyer and Wenonah in the western half of the Minnesota to Maine canoe . If Im reading this right could this be the 9th production model of the first Kevlar Canoes commercially made? 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. Mad River has been building canoes for almost 50 years. That looks like a great option. 2) The floor just seems to have a "bubble" just like the foam core Kevlar builds show. Is that the measurement you meant? color: tan Also note the paddle's edge which speaks to how little use this canoe had. Admittedly the research is fun and probably speaks to the rarity of this canoe? They were early adopters of Kevlar and Royalex materials, switching to T-Formex when it wasdeveloped. The Sunrunner was one of a series of ~ 17' touring hulls Jim Henry designed in the 80s and 90s. Perhaps some solo with fishing in mind but again on small ponds and lakes. 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. Special If you are looking for a superior built, light-weight canoe, then take a look at at this Mad River 18' TW Special. MadRiver was trying to compete against Sawyer and Wenonah in the western half of the Minnesota to Maine canoe market. no hidden. Best, The Sunrunner could handle any kind of weather. New listings: mad river canoe - $750 (GORE), 17 FOOT Mad River ME Solo Whitewater Canoe - $750 (Albuquerque) Looking for a tandem canoe for a couple in our mid-fifties. not the fastest or straightest tracking, good when you dont need to go too far or too fast. Good luck with whatever model you select. Here is another twistIn 94-96 the KV versions are listed at 55 lbs however in 97 it jumps to 59 which is just 2 lbs shy of what I measured. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Their heaviest boats are made from polyethylene, like the 85-pound Adventure 16. 1991 based on the serial number. Given the information that the ID# of a kevlar boat should have a K also seems to point in the direction of fiberglass. 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. MadRiver was trying to compete against Sawyer and Wenonah in the western half of the Minnesota to Maine canoe market. This content was made possible with the support of OntarioCreates. No wood rot. The Journey has a minimal rocker, making it track (move straight) much better than the Explorer. We are a canoe and kayak livery on the Mad River, in Springfield, Ohio. The Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. Would a glass lay-up have a raised floor? Thank you! ~wetzool. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe. I would also consider other manufacturers with wood gunwales if equal to the Explorer - Penobscot? The tradeoff is that it does not maneuver as readily. 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. In 94-96 they made KE versions however my 94 catalog does not mention them. In reality the thing is a bit too pretty for me to drag across beaver dams or portage through downfall. Old Towns solo pack boats like the NEXT or Discovery Sportsman 118 are unparalleled in Mad Riverslineup. Will look it over tonight & possibly post more if anything is notable. MadRiver was trying to compete against Sawyer and Wenonah in the western half of the Minnesota to Maine canoe market. 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. Mad River Explorer 16 Canoe. So their thinking was the cary handles and seat spacers flex but the seat frames and yoke don't? Its a beautiful canoe with graceful lines, Swifts classic two-tone color scheme and features like cherry seats and yokes. 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. My first post here and the main reason for joining. Other than the crack in the wood gunwale near the stern end, everything looks fine. There is little worry about capsizing in calm conditions with the Adventures wide, flat hull. 3/4 . Any help would be greatly appreciated. ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) plastic layers encase both sides of the foam to protect it and add stiffness to the shape. I tried contacting MRC but havent gotten a reply yet (2 Weeks). That is an appendage. At a minimum, pick the canoe up, and see how it feels to portage it. 4/13 . No wood rot. That is, if I intend to do so. 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