Wenona Sundowner is a nice model from a respected brand. Hello fellow paddlers. Mad River Explorer 16 Canoe. BTW, I use the term geek quite fondly! I recommend the stuff with the green and white label or the teak oil. The Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. 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! Prices and availability may vary between country and retailers due to VAT and other taxes. Canoes from companies that have been around for decades, like Mad River, will periodically make their way onto used listings. 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. I'll be interested in what you find out when you get out of the phone queue. There have been some great deals recently but always a day late. 3/17 . 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. It turns out the Sunrunner is a great boat for touring midwestern rivers and lakes. If youre eager to get on the water, then prepare to pay a bit more in the summertime. They are not as wide, meaning they wont have the same initial stability. I was surprised at the range of canoes available so was looking for some advice. The versatile canoe for getting started; great for sportsmen and families, the Adventure 16 is an amazing value. 3/4 . With that said and in regards to your comment Gumpus on the Watco taking forever to dry, everything is still quite tacky. A Mad River is a good option if youre looking for a no-nonsense, high-quality canoe. So Camper is perfect for ponds and small lakes and for fishing solo. If math correct420 lbs or thereabouts. On our most recent trip we did 120km/75mi in 6.5 days of moving. Canoes hold their value exceptionally well. The cane may well be original and 25 years old. Thanks Grumpus. Would be nice to get some glamor shots prior to mucking it up with a bright red sticker. I'll check out Ed's for the caning and some other wish list items. Im tempted to pop over from SW Michigan to buy it just on principle. 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. Prior to that time, MRC #'s identify model, material, month and year, but not color Looks like someone purchased it, polished and putting up for sale. Beautiful work Micah! $600 for the camper and $800 for the Discovery both say original owners. Thanks to you both on sharing your recipes for home-brew oil as will probably try this next round. Thanks again guys. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe Asking 1250.00 Best OfferFiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. In 2022, Confluence Outdoor, Mad Rivers parent company, announced they were pausing canoe production. Find Mad River in Boats For Sale. Throughout Mad Rivers history, theyve experimented with canoe designs and materials. In reality the thing is a bit too pretty for me to drag across beaver dams or portage through downfall. 17' Mad River Canoe teak gunals excelent condition, non tiping. In rough water a more rounded hull is better. It consists of three distinct layers. We greatly appreciate your business and look forward to getting you out on the water. 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. Theyve been in business for more than 100 years, and today they tailor their canoes to recreational paddlers. I am looking at some craiglist canoes this weekend. Special If you are looking for a superior built, light-weight canoe, then take a look at at this Mad River 18' TW Special. 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. MadRiver was trying to compete against Sawyer and Wenonah in . The following Mad River canoes have received the highest star ratings by reviewers in our Paddling Buyers Guide. 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. 68 lbsMust be glass. 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. The spacious 167 is versatile and stable, with more speed and storage for longer trips on bigger water. I think they are around 55 pounds. Different materials match different needs, and Mad River makes the Explorer in T-Formex, Kevlar Fusion or Carbon. 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). http://www.paddling.net/message/showThread.html?fid=advice&tid=929356 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. In general, cane seats are not model specific they come long (wide) and you cut to fit. Most recently, three models have been built: the recreational Adventure and the touring/all-around Journey and Explorer. 3/4 . Mad River's Northwoods was that 17'6" canoe that MRC has struggled with for years trying to find the right combination. 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. 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. Hi Rob, My Mad River Canoe serial # is MAD AX988G798. Recently picked this beauty up for a song. What I cant figure out is what our model is. CL. Spring and fall are the best times to find those deals. Designed my Mad River founder Jim Henry, and built with a "Kevlar 49" layup, she is both strong and light at 65lbs. Both have blow molded seats in them. Try (carefully) sitting in it while the canoe is resting on grass. Use the part # shown in the schematic to locate the correct part. / 431 kg Width: @Gunwale: 33" / 84 cm @4" Waterline: 34.25" / 87 cm Maximum: 37" / 94 cm Depth: @Center: 14.25" / 36 cm Its best if the canoe has been kept inside, or at the very least, away from direct sunlight. Instead got the bathroom scale out again and weighed myself and then me with shouldered canoe and did the math. Tracks beautifully Or maybe following a test run in the spring I'll decide to keep it since it is so darned cool??? Its green Royalex with wood gunnels, cane insert seats and is 16 feet long. Pip. Has anybody ever seen a camo Kevlar boat? Archived Catalogs. 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. 18 ft. Mad River "lamoille" kevlar canoe. 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 . by openboat Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:01 pm, Post 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. The yoke certainly looks like oak. 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. I'm not as well versed as some folks here are with Mad River canoes but on the whole, it looks like you have a nice canoe. It turns out the Sunrunner is a great boat for touring midwestern rivers and lakes. That looks like a great option. *Prices shown are manufacturer suggested retail prices, including taxes. Plus, with the tractor seats, hard to solo unless you add a drop-in center seat. Thanks very much. Peace, Micah. The Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. People upgrading or cleaning out a garage may just be trying to get rid of the boat rather than recoup much money. The equally attractive carbon fiber version is an airy 40 pounds. $38.25. 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. boats. So their thinking was the cary handles and seat spacers flex but the seat frames and yoke don't? I bought what I think is a Mad River Endurall from 1973 but the seller wasnt sure of the model. 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 Sunrunner could handle any kind of weather. The serial number was put on the royalex hull using a black marker. Anyway, your wood looks bone dry and perfect after 25 years so any good oil plus indoor storage and your boat will be happy. I would imagine a well-built glass canoe such as this will not oil-can and am wondering if typical kevlar ultralights do? If youre keen on a solo canoe shorter than 12 feet or a canoe for less than $1,500, consider an Old Town. Hi Rob, My Mad River Canoe serial # is MAD AX988G798. Mad River Malecite, Bought 1994, used little, includes 2 wood paddles, mats, block for car top carrying. No wood rot. 2011. Congrats! 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. 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 . Have not looked yet. Its light for a Royalex boat at 57 pounds if the manufacturer specs can be trusted. These are lightweight options well suited for portaging trips, as they are easier to carry. Get Started. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. How about personality? Whether you're interested in canoe touring, tripping or an afternoon of fishing, getting YOU time is as easy as ever. The versatile canoe for getting started; great for sportsmen and families, the Adventure 16 is an amazing value. View our answers to common questions below. The best way to know if a canoe is right for you is to give it a try. 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. Check with the owner and ask how they stored the canoe. 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