Thanks, Pip. 12.5 inch deep center. 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. by Kazooey Wed Jun 05, 2019 6:34 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. 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. I've also found that some combination of 100/150/220 grit is all you need to refinish or touch up a boat. Mad River Sunrunner no experience with this model. I will go cyber shopping sometime soon. Having the weight directly above the scale is more sensible. I would imagine a well-built glass canoe such as this will not oil-can and am wondering if typical kevlar ultralights do? There are three models most recently produced by Mad River: The Adventure, Journey andExplorer. Camper is a similar but better choice. The winters are long here and the state owes me a property tax refund so??? Recreational canoes are a great choice for new paddlers or those who value stability over speed. Having the weight directly above the scale is more sensible. As of now not planning to do anything different with the seat hangers or frames as they are really tight. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe: Asking $1250.00 / Best OfferFiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. 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. These canoes are a step beyond recreational canoes. Or did you mean the width of the boat from gunnel to gunnel where the seats are currently located? When looking at a used canoe, check the wooden gunwales for any signs of cracking or rot. 4/13 . Decked Canoes, Open Canoes, as long as they're canoes! Still on the fence with what to do Micah, you should keep it and use it! 1981 Mad River Canoe T.W. Mad River typically appended a "K" to the end of the HIN on their Kevlar boats. If youre keen on a solo canoe shorter than 12 feet or a canoe for less than $1,500, consider an Old Town. The Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. If the boat has been sitting they are likely to be very dry and tear the first time you sit on them. That is an appendage. id of old Mad river canoeI came for a similar reason trying to find the exact material of my MADEX135E787 3/4 . 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. Looking for a tandem canoe for a couple in our mid-fifties. Completely agreed that plastic end caps are hokey however very practical if this thing will be used as a tripper. If youre eager to get on the water, then prepare to pay a bit more in the summertime. 2) Is there any potential problem with a very thin gap between the two-part gunwales on either side as resetting the screws does little to close the gap? The best way to know if a canoe is right for you is to give it a try. 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 - Camper 15 from 1996 (an aqua color that the wife thinks is great) and a Discovery 174 - I think the camper will be lighter and easier to load and unload. If the Hull Identification Number on the stern ends in a K it is kevlar, and a boat weight will tell you the rest. Only the SR921 is not strictly defined by the coast guard. columbia, MO. People recognize this and increase the price of used boats when demand is high. Canoes from companies that have been around for decades, like Mad River, will periodically make their way onto used listings. columbia, MO. You can even use some kind of vegetable oil if you don't want to buy anything. Thanks to you both on sharing your recipes for home-brew oil as will probably try this next round. A Mad River is a good option if youre looking for a no-nonsense, high-quality canoe. Asking $700 for it. suggest swap out molded seats for standard web bench seats to facilitate solo paddling from the bow seat facing the stern. Best for leisurely excursions on smallish lakes and ponds, bad for whitewater How would you spend your money for general use? 3/4 . No camping, no white water just pleasure. You are using an out of date browser. $600 for the camper and $800 for the Discovery both say original owners. That said Swift has a Burgandy color standard, and Hemlock makes an excellent tandem that can be Special ordered in whatever color you desire. There are some design aspects that you might overlook in a photo that can drastically affect your paddling experience. by pblanc Fri Nov 06, 2015 10:59 pm, Post Use the part # shown in the schematic to locate the correct part. About 67lbs. Mad River's Northwoods was that 17'6" canoe that MRC has struggled with for years trying to find the right combination. The Pathfinder is likely pretty old. Also, FYI I just sent Confluence scans of my 1976 and 1977 MRC catalogs which I recently located. 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. It appears there is even a kneeling thwart just aft of the yoke for when you want to solo it. Thanks for the great help. Find Mad River in Boats For Sale. Here's the link to the Ed's cane repair kit. If you are looking for a superior built, light-weight canoe, then take a look at at this Mad River 18' TW Special. 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. Thanks again guys. Improper care can cause them to warp or break. No wood rot. The upside is that a canoe will last a long time and lead you on adventures for years to come. id old mad riverMAD99584M80G-K 18 foot wicker seats with backs. The flat bottom on the Camper makes it feel stable on calm water. I agree with the comment that it would be worth adding regular webbed seats. It consists of three distinct layers. It may not display this or other websites correctly. My wife loves the Camper because its initial stability is so good. 68 lbsMust be glass. The Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. Here, youll find all the Mad River canoes on the market, as well as canoes built by other companies. No wood rot. 3/26 . in color. VArious hardware goes with canoe. But youd want to make sure you had calm conditions for going onto the Wisconsin. Designed my Mad River founder Jim Henry, and built with a "Kevlar 49" layup, she is both strong and light at 65lbs. 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? There is room for it to be longer so maybe I will start with that and go from there. TB, Hey RobWhat can you tell me about my boat. It turns out the Sunrunner is a great boat for touring midwestern rivers and lakes. Mad River Sunrunner - Kevlar with cane seats and wood gunwales and is a 1998. These Mad River canoes are designed for recreational paddling and touring, and different material options land at differentprices. Its rare to find a canoe selling for less than half of its original price, but when those are listed, they often sell quickly. in open water on large lakes. I believe this will be lighter than the Old Town. 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. ~wetzool. Home run. Do not email or textyou MUST call 410 610 5653, 2005 Hand Made, Custom Built, Wood Strip Modified Adirondack Guide Boat. Looks like a beautiful canoe. New listings: Canoe - Mad River Screamer - $620 (Jamestown), Mad River Lamoile Canoe - $1 000 (Hogwaller) Planned to take it outside for some glamor shots but this weekend has been absurdly hot and humid. 33.5 inch gunwale width. 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?? $38.25. Serial # info requestI recently found a Mad River Independence, from what I can make out the serial # is MAD1D2771293. 2015. Thanks for the tips on the potential of adding weight. Looks like someone purchased it, polished and putting up for sale. 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 Canoe repair, new ash gunwales, seats, yoke and handles. 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. 3/4 . Canoes finished with wooden gunwales look great and are lighter than typical aluminum or vinyl combinations. 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. Is that the measurement you meant? The 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. Sun bleached, 18' Mad River fiberglass canoe. Mine are really beat up, so the boat is without any decks right now. heres a thead from the archives: 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. They have a broad appeal, so youll find Mad River canoes on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, Kijiji or other local classifieds pages. 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. With similarly nice weather the last few days I am really starting. Or maybe following a test run in the spring I'll decide to keep it since it is so darned cool??? 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. They are comparable to other popular canoe companies, like Nova Craft or Esquif. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe. 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. We bought it at Battenkill Canoe in Arlington Vermont in September of 1997. You can easily change out the seats. 17 isnt too long or short, can carry a decent load, has a little rocker for streams, gel coated Kevlar is an ideal layup - light but semi durable (much more so than skincoat Kevlar at least). I vote mad river. 2016. Multiple emails sent as the way to contact in the ad - hope it isnt sold. JavaScript is disabled. MadRiver was trying to compete against Sawyer and Wenonah in the western half of the Minnesota to Maine canoe . Butthe '94 Sunrunner were dark stained as standard prior to the finish coat of either Gunwale Guard or Watco exterior. 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. for sale. $50 cash 3/4 . Its light for a Royalex boat at 57 pounds if the manufacturer specs can be trusted. Granted my HIIN states '94 but??? DarnMy search for a good deal on a tripping canoe continues. 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. They were early adopters of Kevlar and Royalex materials, switching to T-Formex when it wasdeveloped. columbia, MO boats - by owner "canoes" - craigslist. Anyway, your wood looks bone dry and perfect after 25 years so any good oil plus indoor storage and your boat will be happy. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Mad Rivers Explorer in Kevlar Fusion or carbon are both good choices for paddlers who want a lightweight composite canoe. http://www.paddling.net/message/showThread.html?fid=advice&tid=929356 In 94-96 they made KE versions however my 94 catalog does not mention them. Generally my son would carry that with the food pack and then we did a return trip for the main gear pack. This canoe is a one-owner, and has been garage kept. I believe this will be . Quebec-based canoe manufacturer Esquif produces T-Formex and builds this iteration of the Explorer. Throughout Mad Rivers history, theyve experimented with canoe designs and materials. Mad Rivers Adventure is their recreational canoe, and its available in two sizes, 14 and 16 feet. Mad River Canoe Replacement seats. 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. Instead got the bathroom scale out again and weighed myself and then me with shouldered canoe and did the math. account. The exterior of the canoe is reinforced for resistance against impacts. Mad River Mad River Model Produced Model Produced Adventure 14 2006-2008 Explorer 14 TT 2003-2010 . The "Boats By Year" guide was made at least as late as 2011 so this could make sense. I am curious about the "A" appended to the end of the HIN. Use the filters below to view the canoes by type, material, size or store. Finding used canoes requires frequent searching. In the centre is a closed-cell foam which gives the canoe buoyancy. 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. Your boat is stunning and you must be right about the ash as I paid attention to the weight of the yoke yesterday and too light to be oak. Theyve been in business for more than 100 years, and today they tailor their canoes to recreational paddlers. The versatile canoe for getting started; great for sportsmen and families, the Adventure 16 is an amazing value. Wenona Sundowner is a nice model from a respected brand. Enjoy Dave Yost designed boats are a joy to paddle. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe: Asking $1250.00 / Best OfferFiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. Timeless and Rugged. Tomorrow I will pick up a different scale & hopefully put this to rest. 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. Re: Does anybody know how to decipher mad river serial numbers. Any help would be greatly appreciated. T-Formex is the most ruggedmaterial. No wood rot. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe: Asking $1250.00 / Best OfferFiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. We are a canoe and kayak livery on the Mad River, in Springfield, Ohio. ButI can envision it with the seat components, thwart, & yoke matching the gunwales. Was stored in a gara Mad River Sunrunner Canoe - $1,250 (fairfield), Mad River Sunrunner Canoe - $1,250 (Lexington), 16' Mad River Explorer Canoe - $400 (WHIDBEY ISLAND). 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. On our most recent trip we did 120km/75mi in 6.5 days of moving. Scratches on the bottom but looks taken care of - asking $1,200. 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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The cboats discussion speaks of kevlar airex boats having a raised football-shape on the floor which this doessort of. 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). 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. The Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. I am going to put it all back together today so will send a "finished" photo out later. They stockmany canoe parts and are knowledgeable about Mad River Canoes. My number is MAD 14635F000. 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. Beautiful work Micah! New ash inwales/gunnels, decks, new webbed seats, buffed the hull. The Sunrunner was one of a series of ~ 17' touring hulls Jim Henry designed in the 80s and 90s. by pblanc Wed Nov 04, 2015 10:43 pm, Post This leads me to wonder about other errors which I can imagine with all the different versions, acronyms, and changing terminology. Does that mean it is a 1993? I found an older mad river Kevlar 49 and I'm trying to figure out the actual model of the boat. Scored this on craigslist for free! This canoe has provenitself time and again on trips I have taken in canada, maine, n.h. vt. The announcement of the partnership was made at industry tradeshow Paddlesports Retailer last August in Oklahoma City. Does anybody know how to decipher mad river serial numbers? Mad River Sunrunner Canoe. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe. Can you please help me with identifying our canoes model? My next question is with this boat in pretty much like new paddling shape what is it worth? I tried to add a picture but it says the file is too big. When I redid the cane on a boat recently I used a kit from Ed's which is a bit pricey but worked great, the wedges were helpful. I agree that you want as light a boat as you can get to make it easy to use. In reality the thing is a bit too pretty for me to drag across beaver dams or portage through downfall. 3/4 . I did get some info from tech support in the form of a '94 catalog. no hidden. Contemplated buying a different scale but didn't want to run into town, nor spend the money. Around 1999 or 2000 the Coast Guard made Mad River change the way serial numbers were produced. 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. Mad Rivers archive list tells what years each of the models were produced but that only narrows down the options to the canoes manufactured in 1997(of which there are several) but doesnt get us to our specific model. The Serial number is: VTB6009 OM73K Mad River Explorer 16 Canoe. I bet he'd take $500. Special If you are looking for a superior built, light-weight canoe, then take a look at at this Mad River 18' TW Special. Also asked him for any literature on KE or Airex but I received nothing on these. The one I have is an Explorer Royalex with wood gunwales and deep red (chianti?) 1991 based on the serial number. This one. There is little worry about capsizing in calm conditions with the Adventure's wide, flat hull. The versatile canoe for getting started; great for sportsmen and families, the Adventure 16 is an amazing value. Hope you can get it. Their heaviest boats are made from polyethylene, like the 85-pound Adventure 16. 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. Someone here might know at a glance if this is glass as I too am suspecting. If anyone has information, please share. 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. 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. Might not sound like much, but it makes a big difference. Looking for discontinued models or older catalogs? Make This canoe is a one-owner, and has been garage kept. New listings: mad river canoe - $750 (GORE), 17 FOOT Mad River ME Solo Whitewater Canoe - $750 (Albuquerque) We bought it at Battenkill Canoe in Arlington Vermont in September of 1997. We greatly appreciate your business and look forward to getting you out on the water. At a minimum, pick the canoe up, and see how it feels to portage it. 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. 18 ft. Mad River "lamoille" kevlar canoe. You can also target your search in specialized pages, like MEC Gearswap or a local paddling clubs used boat listings. Its a modern hull that does a lot of things very well. Mad River Sunrunner - Kevlar with cane seats and wood gunwales and is a 1998. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe: Asking $1250.00 / Best Offer Fiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. Being a pre-1985 model, the gunwales should also be squared off rather than radiused if they are stock. Most all HINs of that vintage, and all of those used by MRC to my knowledge, used a 12 character HIN. Peace, Micah. Wenonah - Sundowner - 18 foot fiberglass (red) and looks to have an adjustable front seat. 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. and was too advaced for the average paddler. At 61 lbs it falls oddly in between the listed weights for Fiberglass (67 lbs) and Kevlar (55 lbs). It was conceived as a replacement for Royalex, long considered the gold standard for bombproof canoes. Thanks very much. What I can't figure out is what our model is. 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". The three brands are Old Town, Wenonah and Mad River that would fit our needs. This ID# is MADSR921C494. Check out how precariously close the mounting holes are in the thwart. MadRiver was trying to compete against Sawyer and Wenonah in the western half of the Minnesota to Maine canoe market. The Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. Prolonged UV exposure can cause canoes to warp or deform (thats not a reason to not paddle them on sunny days, however). 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. Hey Micah, I suggest that you put some oil on the cane seats immediately. thx. I bought it in '02. Swift Canoes made these for Mad River at their factory in South River, Ontario. The cane may well be original and 25 years old. That said, if you spot a good condition, reasonably priced Wenona Aurora or Mad River Malecite (especially in kevlar), Id favor those two over the five you listed. Canoe Mad River Explorer. Congrats! About 67lbsThe Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. The Explorer and the Malecite were their most popular and versatile tandem models. Mad River has been building canoes for almost 50 years. Mad River Canoe Kevlar Explorer 1992. Based on your planned use however, Id guess its more boat than you need for two people doing day trips. 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. by pblanc Fri Nov 06, 2015 12:51 pm, Post I was tempted because it looked like a good deal but already have a Bell Northwind 16rx that I set up for solo. A UV-resistant coating provides additional sunprotection. boats. I would like to get my hands on the stock end caps to see how they fit in considering your water-trap concern. You are using an out of date browser. 17 ft Mad River Malecite double canoe (4 seats). Mad River canoes manufacturing location depends on the material. 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. In rough water a more rounded hull is better. MadRiver was trying to compete against Sawyer and Wenonah in the western half of the Minnesota to Maine canoe market. 3/4 . I may see one in person which is Mad River Explorer and they say dark green. Its an all-around canoe, suited for most uses. I am trying to contact the person who posted the ad. Thank you for the comments. Pip. Different materials match different needs, and Mad River makes the Explorer in T-Formex, Kevlar Fusion or Carbon. In the late 90's we were making some "spruce", "chianti", and "burgandy" Royalex hulls. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe. We want to replace the original seats with ash/webbing seats as the cane is badly broken in both seats. 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 #). Yes it is an Explorer. I am looking at buying another Mad River Canoe and need to understand the serial number. The Adventures are express tickets to the enjoyment of canoeing. Most recently, three models have been built: the recreational Adventure and the touring/all-around Journey and Explorer. The Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. No wood rot. BTW, I use the term geek quite fondly! 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. It might stand for an Airex foam core hybrid but that is only a guess. Does that make it a duck hunter? 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