The Serial number is: VTB6009 OM73K 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. If youre keen on a solo canoe shorter than 12 feet or a canoe for less than $1,500, consider an Old Town. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe: Asking $1250.00 / Best OfferFiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. JavaScript is disabled. Thanks for the suggestion on the seat trusses and also the link to Ed's Canoe. 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. 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. Also, any other info you HIN geeks can provide would be awesome. In the late 90's we were making some "spruce", "chianti", and "burgandy" Royalex hulls. 17 ft Mad River Malecite double canoe (4 seats). The kevlar PVC version was sometimes billed as Kevlar H (for Hybrid). 1) Anyone know where I could get the polypropylene, molded end caps, touch-up gellcoat, or even new-old-stock contoured seats?? Its a fine small tandem and you would enjoy it solo. by openboat Fri Nov 06, 2015 4:25 am, Post 5h ago . People upgrading or cleaning out a garage may just be trying to get rid of the boat rather than recoup much money. Well, it is done enough for now. Given the information that the ID# of a kevlar boat should have a K also seems to point in the direction of fiberglass. The boat is Kevlar for sure. CUSTOM MAD RIVER ADVENTURE 14ft CANOE Electric Outboard, Battery, Oars, Cover. Ive had a Bell Morningstar RX and its a great boat. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe. If its lightly used as the ad says then its a great deal. If I again come up with 60 lbs then who knows. No wood rot. 3/4 . Interesting that craiglist postings are so hard to get a response from. Its light for a Royalex boat at 57 pounds if the manufacturer specs can be trusted. Instead got the bathroom scale out again and weighed myself and then me with shouldered canoe and did the math. 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. 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. Granted my HIIN states '94 but??? Canoes from companies that have been around for decades, like Mad River, will periodically make their way onto used listings. 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. Mine has paint. They are comparable to other popular canoe companies, like Nova Craft or Esquif. Excellent condition. If youre eager to get on the water, then prepare to pay a bit more in the summertime. http://myccr.com/phpbbforum/viewtopic.php?f=49&t=40923, http://www.edscanoe.com/doityourself.html, https://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Precis70_&dpSrc=srch, 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. The Pathfinder is likely pretty old. I will let you know the number. I was surprised at the range of canoes available so was looking for some advice. ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) plastic layers encase both sides of the foam to protect it and add stiffness to the shape. 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. As we get older weight matters. They stock many canoe parts and are knowledgeable about Mad River Canoes. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe Asking 1250.00 Best OfferFiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. Other than the crack in the wood gunwale near the stern end, everything looks fine. It appears there is even a kneeling thwart just aft of the yoke for when you want to solo it. If math correct420 lbs or thereabouts. 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. Do not email or textyou MUST call 410 610 5653, 2005 Hand Made, Custom Built, Wood Strip Modified Adirondack Guide Boat. 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. 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. Old Towns solo pack boats like the NEXT or Discovery Sportsman 118 are unparalleled in Mad Riverslineup. Seems weird that it costs $24 when he will sell you a brand new cane seat with frame for $28 but I liked the idea of keeping the factory seat frame on my solo boat. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe: Asking $1250.00 / Best OfferFiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. The "Boats By Year" guide was made at least as late as 2011 so this could make sense. Thanks Mike for the input and I agree many details point to this being a glass boat. The Explorer and the Malecite were their most popular and versatile tandem models. They are just too perfect to have been replaced and this thing has had virtually no use. by openboat Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:01 pm, Post You can find some information about discontinued Mad River canoe models on their website. 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. by sbroam Fri Nov 06, 2015 7:01 pm, Post Looking for a tandem canoe for a couple in our mid-fifties. You should buy the other boat too. The T-Formex Remake. Is Watco considered an oil? Drove the 2 and half hours and picked it up. 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. Planned to take it outside for some glamor shots but this weekend has been absurdly hot and humid. I do not know what the "A" represents. It would be worthwhile to spend the extra money for a kevlar boat. TB, Hey RobWhat can you tell me about my boat. id of old Mad river canoeI came for a similar reason trying to find the exact material of my MADEX135E787 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? Canadian Customers - we currently ship parts to the Continental United States only - if you need a replacement part, please contact your local Mad River Canoe dealer who can order the part for you. columbia, MO. 1981 Mad River Canoe T.W. Will probably get this thing detailed out and seaworthy this winter and sell it. Good luck with whatever model you select. 4/13 . They are now up on the MRC website under archived catalogs. The Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. Make The polyethylene canoes are built in Greenville, South Carolina, in a factory managed by Mad Rivers parent company, Confluence Outdoors. / 431 kg Width: @Gunwale: 33" / 84 cm @4" Waterline: 34.25" / 87 cm Maximum: 37" / 94 cm Depth: @Center: 14.25" / 36 cm Based on the specs that Mike provided it relatively narrow and as a "stretched Malecite" your planned load is idealthe boat will be fast, maneuverable, and lightly loaded. Are we certain Airex was only used on kevlar or hybrid boats? 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. These are lightweight options well suited for portaging trips, as they are easier to carry. Kevlar Fusion and carbon are composite renditions of the Explorer. You can easily change out the seats. 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. Youll find that Mad River canoes are more expensive than canoes found at big-box stores. Using 16-foot canoes as a baseline to compare, you can see the weight differences. pelicanmy last numbers on my pelican kayak is j809 does that mean it was made in august 2009? 1991 based on the serial number. Thanks very much. And yes Watco is considered an oilthey make many products. Scratches on the bottom but looks taken care of - asking $1,200. Canoes finished with wooden gunwales look great and are lighter than typical aluminum or vinyl combinations. The Kevlar/Airex Explorer also had an outer layer of S 'glass under the gel coat which was nice. Serial # info requestI recently found a Mad River Independence, from what I can make out the serial # is MAD1D2771293. Yes, definitely having fun with this current obsession. Re: Does anybody know how to decipher mad river serial numbers. 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. Its best if the canoe has been kept inside, or at the very least, away from direct sunlight. Glad I'm not the only one needing to dig into old documents to find answers. Special The mighty Rabbit was trying to compete against Sawyer and Wenonah in the western half of the Minnesota to Maine canoe market. CL. Most recently, three models have been built: the recreational Adventure and the touring/all-around Journey and Explorer. We are looking for general use mostly lake, pond or get onto the Wisconsin river flowage and paddle around and fish. I agree with the comment that it would be worth adding regular webbed seats. Manufactured from 1994 to 1997, in Kevlar (55 lbs), Fiberglass (67 lbs) and Kevlar PVC (44 lbs). Thanks. I would like to get my hands on the stock end caps to see how they fit in considering your water-trap concern. Thanks, I did get some info from tech support in the form of a '94 catalog. Rob, Mad River Serial NumberThanks for the responses. Im tempted to pop over from SW Michigan to buy it just on principle. 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. My number is MAD 14635F000. What surprised me was that some of the canoes are from the 1990s and must have had little use or well maintained. 3/4 . 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. 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. Looking for a tandem canoe for a couple in our mid-fifties. 4/13 . For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Took some photos this AM but have yet to compare with the info shown in the '94 catalog provided to me by customer service. 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. MadRiver was trying to compete against Sawyer and Wenonah in the western half of the Minnesota to Maine canoe market. It might stand for an Airex foam core hybrid but that is only a guess. I updated with the photos from the ads. 17' Mad River Canoe teak gunals excelent condition, non tiping. Mad River Canoe repair, new ash gunwales, seats, yoke and handles. A Mad River is a good option if youre looking for a no-nonsense, high-quality canoe. The odd thing is the boat is camouflage from the factory. Someone here might know at a glance if this is glass as I too am suspecting. My little Blackhawk tandem performs well even against modern hulls and I think your boat would just run away from my Blackhawk. The serial number was put on the royalex hull using a black marker. The following Mad River canoes have received the highest star ratings by reviewers in our Paddling Buyers Guide. The gunwales are square. 3/4 . Maybe you have insight on this? thx. Conversely, if you are looking for an all-around canoe with added durability, Mad Rivers T-Formex Explorer 16 is the better choice. This content was made possible with the support of OntarioCreates. These canoes are ideal for anglers or families who are just beginning to dip theirpaddles. Canoe Mad River Explorer. The upside is that a canoe will last a long time and lead you on adventures for years to come. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled, http://www.paddling.net/message/showThread.html?fid=advice&tid=929356. Mad Rivers Explorer in Kevlar Fusion or carbon are both good choices for paddlers who want a lightweight composite canoe. We bought it at Battenkill Canoe in Arlington Vermont in September of 1997. 3/4 . They are focusing resources on two of their other brands, Perception and Wilderness Systems, to meet the surging demand for kayaks. Does that make it a duck hunter? Introducing the new Explorer 16. 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. account. 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. by Paddle Power Wed Nov 04, 2015 3:19 pm, Post I like the stability of the Explorer but also the deep red color - although chocolate sounds good. Awesome progress and enthusiasm Micah! 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. All the performance of the Adventure 16, with added stability and ease of handling on and off the water. 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. We bought it at Battenkill Canoe in Arlington Vermont in September of 1997. Completely agreed that plastic end caps are hokey however very practical if this thing will be used as a tripper. The Sunrunner was one of a series of 17`2 touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. Bell Morningstar, 15'6'', 40 pound canoe. 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". New listings: Canoe - Mad River Screamer - $620 (Jamestown), Mad River Lamoile Canoe - $1 000 (Hogwaller) Generally my son would carry that with the food pack and then we did a return trip for the main gear pack. I would also consider other manufacturers with wood gunwales if equal to the Explorer - Penobscot? Mad River Sunrunner Canoe Asking 1250.00 Best OfferFiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. Great all around boat. Its an all-around canoe, suited for most uses. if you could help me id it I would appreciate it. Have not looked yet. Mad River Sunrunner - Kevlar with cane seats and wood gunwales and is a 1998. People recognize this and increase the price of used boats when demand is high. 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. Their hulls have a rounder, shallow-arch shape, in contrast to the flatter bottom of the Adventure. 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