Any help would be greatly appreciated. by openboat Fri Nov 06, 2015 3:05 pm, Post 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? They were all nice boats, just never caught on out West. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe. You can easily change out the seats. Mad River Sunrunner - Kevlar with cane seats and wood gunwales and is a 1998. Note, this will travel on the top of my Toyota FJ Cruiser. 3) Anyone have leads on one of these in the kevlar 55 lb or lightweight 44 lb version? 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. Around 1999 or 2000 the Coast Guard made Mad River change the way serial numbers were produced. 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? Mad River Sunrunner Canoe. The Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. Having the weight directly above the scale is more sensible. 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. If Im reading this right, youre looking for: tandem canoe also usable as occasional solo to fish, mostly lake and pond, no whitewater, no camping. Its available in two sizes, 16.5 and 15.5 feet. thx. Thank you for the comments. Enjoy! No wood rot. 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. They are comparable to other popular canoe companies, like Nova Craft or Esquif. 17 ft Mad River Malecite double canoe (4 seats). 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. Or did you mean the width of the boat from gunnel to gunnel where the seats are currently located? Mad Rivers prices range depending on the material used for the canoe and the model. They are just too perfect to have been replaced and this thing has had virtually no use. However waiting in their phone queue right now so maybe close to getting some answers?? If the humidity ever drops so the oil can completely dry, I hope to get it out on the water for a test drive yet this fall. Also not knowing exactly how the different fabrics looked. A Mad River is a good option if youre looking for a no-nonsense, high-quality canoe. id old mad riverMAD99584M80G-K 18 foot wicker seats with backs. OT Camper 15 Admittedly the research is fun and probably speaks to the rarity of this canoe? 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. Designed my Mad River founder Jim Henry, and built with a "Kevlar 49" layup, she is both strong and light at 65lbs. Conversely, if you are looking for an all-around canoe with added durability, Mad Rivers T-Formex Explorer 16 is the better choice. There is little worry about capsizing in calm conditions with the Adventure's wide, flat hull. I found an older mad river Kevlar 49 and I'm trying to figure out the actual model of the boat. Its rare to find a canoe selling for less than half of its original price, but when those are listed, they often sell quickly. 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. 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. While firsthand experience is the best way to fully realize a canoes performance, expert reviews are the next best way. The Serial number is: VTB6009 OM73K The serial number was put on the royalex hull using a black marker. Different materials match different needs, and Mad River makes the Explorer in T-Formex, Kevlar Fusion or Carbon. About 67lbsThe Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. I think they are around 55 pounds. Peace, Micah. 3/4 . 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. I hope your wife likes the color and I hope you share your impressions of the boat once youve spent some time in it. 12.5 inch deep center. My number is MAD 14635F000. Other than the crack in the wood gunwale near the stern end, everything looks fine. 3/4 . Restoring a Mad River Malecite fiberglass canoe in my basement. I did get some info from tech support in the form of a '94 catalog. 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 looking at some craiglist canoes this weekend. It turns out the Sunrunner is a great boat for touring midwestern rivers and lakes. There is room for it to be longer so maybe I will start with that and go from there. Mad Rivers Explorer in Kevlar Fusion or carbon are both good choices for paddlers who want a lightweight composite canoe. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe: Asking $1250.00 / Best OfferFiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. You can take it for a week-long backcountry adventure or a float down a local river with your family. The MR and Wenonah are both good boats. 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. 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. In the centre is a closed-cell foam which gives the canoe buoyancy. Best for leisurely excursions on smallish lakes and ponds, bad for whitewater If youre keen on a solo canoe shorter than 12 feet or a canoe for less than $1,500, consider an Old Town. Good luck with whatever model you select. not the fastest or straightest tracking, good when you dont need to go too far or too fast. Can you please help me with identifying our canoes model? No wood rot. If the part you need is not stocked by Mad River Canoe or you don't see your canoe model listed, we suggest you try Edscanoes.com. Timeless and Rugged. Yes, definitely having fun with this current obsession. Perhaps some solo with fishing in mind but again on small ponds and lakes. MadRiver was trying to compete against Sawyer and Wenonah in the western half of the Minnesota to Maine canoe . Whether you're interested in canoe touring, tripping or an afternoon of fishing, getting YOU time is as easy as ever. Mad River Canoe Kevlar Explorer 1992. 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. Really closer to 45 is ideal (and for the lucky among us Savage River makes full carbon boats in the low 30s!). In rough water a more rounded hull is better. Old Town makes wide, stable polyethylene canoes for solo and tandem paddling. 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). $887,744 hide. It turns out the Sunrunner is a great b 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 tradeoff is that it does not maneuver as readily. Experience Mad River Canoe. Thanks very much. Use the part # shown in the schematic to locate the correct part. Planned to take it outside for some glamor shots but this weekend has been absurdly hot and humid. 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?? Home run. New ash inwales/gunnels, decks, new webbed seats, buffed the hull. You can find some information about discontinued Mad River canoe models on their website. Use the filters below to view the canoes by type, material, size or store. They have a broad appeal, so youll find Mad River canoes on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, Kijiji or other local classifieds pages. in color. 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. Hi Rob, My Mad River Canoe serial # is MAD AX988G798. Thats not hard and would cost a little over $100 for seats, seat drops and hardware. Plus, with the tractor seats, hard to solo unless you add a drop-in center seat. If moving it around on land becomes too burdensome, youre likely to find something else to do. No doubt it is well made but being mid 40's forces me to consider weight. There have been some great deals recently but always a day late. Thanks to you both on sharing your recipes for home-brew oil as will probably try this next round. Most recently, three models have been built: the recreational Adventure and the touring/all-around Journey and Explorer. Raised none the less. Just FYI my favorite home brew is 1/3 boiled linseed oil, 1/3 mineral spirits, 1/3 distilled white vinegar and this was once sold as Gunnel Lotion is a local canoe shop. Have not looked yet. It was conceived as a replacement for Royalex, long considered the gold standard for bombproof canoes. This canoe is a one-owner, and has been garage kept. It would be worthwhile to spend the extra money for a kevlar boat. Thanks again everyone for the information. ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) plastic layers encase both sides of the foam to protect it and add stiffness to the shape. If youre considering a Mad River canoe, this article will help you decide which one is right for you. Thanks. We are a canoe and kayak livery on the Mad River, in Springfield, Ohio. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe. A UV-resistant coating provides additional sunprotection. They stock many canoe parts and are knowledgeable about Mad River Canoes. The Camper is a nice boat, Ive paddled one. The best way to know if a canoe is right for you is to give it a try. 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. You should be able to get an idea of the weight by looking it up. The boat is Kevlar for sure. Prior to that time, MRC #'s identify model, material, month and year, but not color How about personality? The composite editions of the Explorer are much lighter, at 44 pounds for the Kevlar Fusion and 40 for the carbonversion. 3/4 . MadRiver was trying to compete against Sawyer and Wenonah in the western half of the Minnesota to Maine canoe market. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe. The Explorer and the Malecite were their most popular and versatile tandem models. For day trips a 16 foot canoe is fine, maybe even 15 feet. pelicanmy last numbers on my pelican kayak is j809 does that mean it was made in august 2009? Like the Adventure, the Journey is made with three-layer polyethylene. I've also found that some combination of 100/150/220 grit is all you need to refinish or touch up a boat. 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. 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. Mad River - Freedom Canoe. 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?? See photo. 2010. Plastic seats with aluminum struts between gunwales for seats (looks like the rivets for the seats go through the hull on the sides). 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. Mad Rivers Adventure is their recreational canoe, and its available in two sizes, 14 and 16 feet. boats. - Last Updated: May-03-08 8:58 AM EST -. Also asked him for any literature on KE or Airex but I received nothing on these. Find Mad River in Boats For Sale. So their thinking was the cary handles and seat spacers flex but the seat frames and yoke don't? The Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. Its in pretty good shape except for the need for some gelcoat repair and the need to replace the gunwale. Scratches on the bottom but looks taken care of - asking $1,200. I recommend the stuff with the green and white label or the teak oil. Mad River's Northwoods was that 17'6" canoe that MRC has struggled with for years trying to find the right combination. Nice canoe. In those 6.5 days we logged 30 total portages for a total of 10,350M which is just shy of 6.5 miles with none of it being flat or easy. The Adventures are express tickets to the enjoyment of canoeing. You are using an out of date browser. I bet the scale lies to them too. Canoes finished with wooden gunwales look great and are lighter than typical aluminum or vinyl combinations. They were early adopters of Kevlar and Royalex materials, switching to T-Formex when it wasdeveloped. Much tougher than I was in my 20's but definitely not stronger. 17' Mad River Canoe teak gunals excelent condition, non tiping. The Kevlar Fusion weighs 44 pounds. You must log in or register to reply here. Explains the varnish-vs-oil question. 3/4 . Wenona Sundowner is a nice model from a respected brand. DarnMy search for a good deal on a tripping canoe continues. No ribs however. Does anyone know if I could use a heat gun (oh-so-carefully) to remove the remaining license sticker from the bow? And yes Watco is considered an oilthey make many products. There is nothing wrong with fiberglass. That matters in your situation, more than the seats, gunwales, or design of the canoe. Their hulls have a rounder, shallow-arch shape, in contrast to the flatter bottom of the Adventure. 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. What I cant figure out is what our model is. You will like it. Mad River Sunrunner - Kevlar with cane seats and wood gunwales and is a 1998. VArious hardware goes with canoe. We greatly appreciate your business and look forward to getting you out on the water. T-Formex is a stiff, durable material. Improper care can cause them to warp or break. Designed my Mad River founder Jim Henry, and built with a "Kevlar 49" layup, she is both strong and light at 65lbs. My next question is with this boat in pretty much like new paddling shape what is it worth? Shallow vee hulls have a unique feel in the water and they typically carve turns very gracefully. For whatever it's worth figured I'd better clear this up as to not to calculate this all out under false premise. If the Hull Identification Number on the stern ends in a K it is kevlar, and a boat weight will tell you the rest. I agree that you want as light a boat as you can get to make it easy to use. That said Swift has a Burgandy color standard, and Hemlock makes an excellent tandem that can be Special ordered in whatever color you desire. I bet he'd take $500. Looks like someone purchased it, polished and putting up for sale. suggest swap out molded seats for standard web bench seats to facilitate solo paddling from the bow seat facing the stern. This canoe is a one-owner, and has been garage kept. $50 cash Finally back to this project and rereading prior discussion but more questions as the material lay-up confuses me. Ive had good experiences in OT Campers over the years when used in the conditions youve mentioned. Thanks, View the Mad River Canoe catalog archive below. The winters are long here and the state owes me a property tax refund so??? 4/13 . 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. abwoolsey June 20, 2020, 10:45pm #13. What I can't figure out is what our model is. Multiple emails sent as the way to contact in the ad - hope it isnt sold. color: tan 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. 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! Is Watco considered an oil? No wood rot. . The versatile canoe for getting started; great for sportsmen and families, the Adventure 16 is an amazing value. No camping, no white water just pleasure. Youd also need to add a kneeling thwart or center seat so the weight would probably end up around same as the Camper. 3/4 . No wood rot. Get Started. I would like to get my hands on the stock end caps to see how they fit in considering your water-trap concern. 3/17 . 2/27 . 68 lbsMust be glass. Well, it is done enough for now. Took some photos this AM but have yet to compare with the info shown in the '94 catalog provided to me by customer service. 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. Looks like a beautiful canoe. 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?? Prices and availability may vary between country and retailers due to VAT and other taxes. / 431 kg Width: @Gunwale: 33" / 84 cm @4" Waterline: 34.25" / 87 cm Maximum: 37" / 94 cm Depth: @Center: 14.25" / 36 cm Only the SR921 is not strictly defined by the coast guard. 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. 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. We are looking for general use mostly lake, pond or get onto the Wisconsin river flowage and paddle around and fish. The odd thing is the boat is camouflage from the factory. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe: Asking $1250.00 / Best OfferFiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. Asking $700 for it. Throughout Mad Rivers history, theyve experimented with canoe designs and materials. 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?? All the performance of the Adventure 16, with added stability and ease of handling on and off the water. 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. if you could help me id it I would appreciate it. I am really looking for the same age Explorer in the same deep red color or other non red (cherry) or standard green. Mad River Canoe Replacement seats. I will let you know the number. This may not always be possible, especially when buying a usedone. the last three digits month and year of manufacture. In general, cane seats are not model specific they come long (wide) and you cut to fit. 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. It may be a little lighter than the Camper but Id expect it to be in the low 50s. Still on the fence with what to do Micah, you should keep it and use it! Last week I did contact Confluence/MR tech support for PDFs of MR catalogs from '95 - 2000 as I already had the '94. I agree with the comment that it would be worth adding regular webbed seats. The T-Formex Remake. Both have a good reputation for durability. MadRiver was trying to compete against Sawyer and Wenonah in . The Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. It's green Royalex with wood gunnels, cane insert seats and is 16 feet long. This one. 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. The cboats discussion speaks of kevlar airex boats having a raised football-shape on the floor which this doessort of. 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