Introducing the new Explorer 16. With confidence in his abilities, he designed and built the first Malecite. FOR SALE - Austin, TX - Mad River Explorer 16' Kevlar canoe. It was purchased in the nineties and has only been used less than 5 times on a private lake in North West Illinois. Width: 33.25 inches. I found one of these used and considering buying it. Customer … Mad River Winooski in Glass w/wood trim. I own an Kevlar Explorer and Kevlar Malacite and love them both. You are here. Kevlar® Expedition Cloth Kevlar® construction provides the best strength and durability, ideal for families or mixed water tripping. Just wondering if anyone had any experience with the 17 foot Explorer. Over $1,500.00 - apply Price filter. These boats are amazing; they're super strong, light and paddle extremely well. Used (normal wear) This tandem canoe is rock solid and in fantastic shape, especially for being manufactured over 35 years ago. Great for solo paddling or compact touring. 2016; 2015 ; 2012-14; 2011; 2010; 2009; 2008; 2007; 2006; Click HERE for a PDF containing our Chronology of Canoe Production. Mad River Canoe Serenade AR 13. Royalex construction. Black Vinyl gunwales & decks Ash framed web seats, Ash portage yoke Like New (’13 Prod) Very slight use $1495.00 . Replacing the wood gunwales on my 1982 Mad River Canoe. 1983 Mad River Explorer Kevlar 16' Canoe - OBO. Lightweight for its size. Mad River Explorer 14TT. Length: 16 ft. 3 in. Boat includes a removable motor mount. Will be for my wife and small son. Local pickup (13 miles away) Posted 11 months ago in Sports & outdoors. Learn More. MAD RIVER CANOE QUEST … Special If you are looking for a superior built, light-weight canoe, then take a look at at this Mad River 18' TW Special. Mad River Explorer 16 for sale at Alder Creek. Seat Type: Webbing. I couldn't find rating on the Mad River Explorer kevlar or the Wenonah Spirit II. [ See more canoes from Nova Craft ] Explorer Carbon from Mad River Canoe. The Mad River Explorer 14 is a surprisingly great canoe. Mad River Canoe Explorer T-Formex 16. Pre-Owned. The canoe model is Explorer … £1,150.00. 55 lbs. Kevlar® Lite Lightweight, lots of load capacity, suited to deepwater paddles separated by punishing portages. $4349 CAD. I have not seen any differences in the quality on the boats with vinyl rails, but the new boats with the wood trim just aren’t trimmed as nicely as they were back in the day. The Mad River Explorer is a highly sought-after canoe for its agility, durability and relative light weight. View the Mad River Canoe catalog archive below. Wear your PFD! Jim Henry's original Explorer design is a benchmark when it comes to versatile canoes. I thought MR was only offering Royalex Reflections, because the molds they got from Dagger were for making Royalex boats. Home; Customer Service; Archived Catalogs; Archived Catalogs. He then raced – and won – the Downriver National Championship and the rest, you know. www.quintanna.com/mtnsports/madrivercanoe/2002/history.html Mad River Canoe Explorer T-Formex 16. 15' 11" / 486 cm Plastic Laminate ie. Best Use: Canoeing. Good condition. Number of Paddlers : 2-person. Weight: 57 pounds. Mad River still makes the same boat the same way AFAIK, and the price for new is double what the seller's asking price was. $560.00 to $1,500.00 - apply Price filter. In this construction, the Destiny makes a very capable river touring canoe. Ash trim, cane seats, portage yoke Made in VT Used (‘02 Prod) Very Good+ $2495.00. Free local pickup. Watch; Mad River Explorer KX Touring Canoe -- top-end model with Kevlar hull -- Used. I am looking to get another tandem (sold the ones I had). Mad River Kevlar Canoe - $1095 (Yankeetown) Destiny model 17' 6" Mad River Canoe in excellent condition. Kevlar, Nomex, Twaron. - Mad River Canoe Vintage Bro Two fold down seats, central fixed seat (ideal for child or two small children). That is an accurate description and it delivers exactly what is promised. With assurance in its long history of proven performance, try this canoe as a family cruiser, Find great deals for Mad River Explorer Made With KEVLAR 16' canoe. But needs seat recaning, and has some scrapes on underside from from use, and bow and stern wood trim has rotted due to storage inversion. Shop with confidence on eBay! Up for sale is a LIKE BRAND NEW never seen the water, storage wear only Mad River Explorer 16 Kevlar Canoe. Give me the serial number (which starts MAD…)and I can tell you what MRC it is. $4089 CAD. Is Mad River offering the Reflection 17 in Kevlar? Home >> Canoe & Kayak Manufacturers >> Mad River. To qualify, know that I am a large paddler, 240lb, and strong. Hello, Looking to buy my first canoe. The canoe boasts a sliding bow seat and is perfect for a couple plus a child or dog or camping gear. There is a world of difference between a kevlar Mad River Explorer (especially in that kind of shape) and your typical $100 canoe. T-Formex, Royalex. Ash wood cane countured seats and ash portage yoke. this canoe has been owned by my husband and i for the past 7 years and used on the dart river. 1 bid . Explorer 16 T Formex. With assurance in its long history of proven performance, try this canoe as a family cruiser, Flat back canoe capable of mounting small motor or trolling motor. 1996 model in like new condition. Mad River Canoe Serenade AR 13. I think it was around 2000 that Mad River quit building composite canoes and the outfitters had to find some go to canoe manufacturers. Mad River Explorer 16TT. Mad River Kevlar Explorer purchased July 1995. 13' 1" / 399 … Royalex Hull. $3199 USD. Ben (1) Share. This is a Kevlar Canoe made by Mad River. Mad River 17' Duck Hunter Fiberglass Canoe - Rare. The Kevlar Explorer is 16’2". Mad River Canoe Explorer AR 16. Mad River's Explorer is world famous for durability, stability and truly verstile performance. This canoe combines Kevlar® construction with the IQ Modular Gunwale system for the ultimate in canoeing. 1981 Mad River Canoe T.W. In his backyard shed, our company founder, Jim Henry, began his mission to build a better canoe through innovative thought, design and materials. This canoe is PERFECT for heavy figity loads (dogs,kids,excited fishermen) and is TERRIFIC for running all types of class I-II rapids. Price: $3,699 madrivercanoe.com. Easy to portage due to light weight. Super lightweight Kevlar composite material so the canoe can be easily moved on and off the car and shouldered by a single person for a hike up to a secluded lake. This is a package including two bent shaft wooden paddles, motor mount and trolley. The very broad beam leads to predictably high initial stability. For more information on MRC's Explorer Series visit: http://www.madrivercanoe.com/product_subcategory/index/products/versatile/explorer_series Price. Technical specs. About Mad River. The Explorer 16 Kevlar is a canoe brought to you by Mad River.Read Explorer 16 Kevlar reviews or submit your own review to share with the paddling community. When Dagger made the boat, it was S-glass outside, Kevlar inside. Very water worthy, no leaks. Also available in 15-, 17-and 18-foot lengths. Do double-check the availability of the 17 in Kevlar. There's nothing "antique" about it. Mad River Canoes . Three 3 paddles also included. It is a capable canoe for flat water to Class III. $2809 CAD. Mad River's flagship expedition canoe! No rot, no holes or cracks, some scratches and gel coat nicks consistent with very careful use. Fit and finish are excellent and it receives lots of compliments on it's good looks. Length 16'4" Gunwhale width 34.5" Freeboard capacity 1100 lbs. I paddle primarily solo, and have paddled a number of well known "great" canoes, yet when waters get rough, or flow downhill I always return to this canoe as my favorite. I am thinking about a Mad River Explorer 14 TT. Free local pickup. It is a bit too far for me to make a trip to test paddle it any time soon. £900.00. Gunwales Material: Wood. There is … #D228 Mad River Explorer, Kevlar, Green 16’4” long, 34.5” wide, 55 lbs. Explore Mad River Canoe Make Some YOU Time Whether you're interested in canoe touring, tripping or an afternoon of fishing, getting YOU time is as easy as ever. Time left 2d 15h left. Depth: 14.5 inches. 1974 Canoe Vermont ! Mainly half day light river excursions. Check out a few other canoe recommendations below or explore all canoes to find the perfect one for you! Has original owner’s manual. The Mad River Explorer 16 Kevlar canoe features carry handles that are shaped to fit comfortably in your hands ; Made in USA. If you are looking for a great family canoe, one to hunt or fish from or one to run the rapids, this might be the boat for you. The woodwork is perfect. Designed my Mad River founder Jim Henry, and built with a "Kevlar 49" layup, she is both strong and light at 65lbs. VERDICT: Mad River lists this canoe in the "Moving Water" section of their catalog and state that it is great for families. This 14 is a sleeper, as well as being real eye candy. This canoe is a one-owner, and has been garage kept. Looking for discontinued models or older catalogs? Over the past couple years I’ve owned a Mad River Explorer 15 with IQ, a Mad River Horizon 17 with vinyl rails, a Mad River Freedom Solo, and I currently own a Mad River Guide (the forerunner of the Freedom Solo). We-non-nah, Souris River and Bell stepped up and now Mad River is just coming back into the composite canoe in the last couple of years. Mad River didn’t make a 17’ Explorer in Kevlar, they only made 17’ Explorers in Royalex. Mad River Canoe Explorer AR 16. Local pickup only due to item size. $800.00. #C544 Old Town Penobscot 17, Royalex, Green 17’1” long, 35” wide, 65 lbs. This beautiful canoe has warm inlaid wooden gunnels and “gold leaf” labeling on the hull. 16' 3" / 495 cm Aramid i.e. Mad River Explorer 16. Mountlake Terrace, WA. In looking at various kevlar tripping canoes I see that the Q 16 is capacity rated similarly to the Bell Northwind kevlar and the Hemlock Eagle and only a little lower than the Q 17. Designed my Mad River founder Jim Henry, and built with a "Kevlar 49" layup, she is both strong and light at 65lbs. Under $560.00 - apply Price filter. Secondary is also excellent. $2199 USD. Available with wood gunwales. $3399 USD. The T-Formex Remake. 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