Recently picked this beauty up for a song. Thank you for the comments. Contemplated buying a different scale but didn't want to run into town, nor spend the money. 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. Its green Royalex with wood gunnels, cane insert seats and is 16 feet long. Scratches on the bottom but looks taken care of - asking $1,200. and was too advaced for the average paddler. Thanks for the tips on the potential of adding weight. Designed my Mad River founder Jim Henry, and built with a "Kevlar 49" layup, she is both strong and light at 65lbs. Check with the owner and ask how they stored the canoe. The yoke certainly looks like oak. In 94-96 they made KE versions however my 94 catalog does not mention them. It has bench seats and a symmetrical hull so that solo or tandem paddlers can paddle the Journey. Wenonah - Sundowner - 18 foot fiberglass (red) and looks to have an adjustable front seat. 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. Best one on the list in my opinion. id old mad riverMAD99584M80G-K 18 foot wicker seats with backs. That matters in your situation, more than the seats, gunwales, or design of the canoe. Looks like a beautiful canoe. 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. 2010. 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. 2016. Two atypical layover days not counted. The cane may well be original and 25 years old. 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. 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. As of now not planning to do anything different with the seat hangers or frames as they are really tight. Its available in two sizes, 16.5 and 15.5 feet. Recreational canoes are a great choice for new paddlers or those who value stability over speed. We bought it at Battenkill Canoe in Arlington Vermont in September of 1997. You might let the ends of your handles, thwarts, and drops soak in oil overnightonce in their lifetime, and I'd drip some oil down those drops. 68 lbsMust be glass. If the Hull Identification Number on the stern ends in a K it is kevlar, and a boat weight will tell you the rest. The MR and Wenonah are both good boats. They are not as wide, meaning they wont have the same initial stability. Asking $700 for it. New listings: Canoe - Mad River Screamer - $620 (Jamestown), Mad River Lamoile Canoe - $1 000 (Hogwaller) 3/4 . Most recently, three models have been built: the recreational Adventure and the touring/all-around Journey and Explorer. (all the Campers Ive seen had flat web or cane seats), OT Discovery 174 - tough and durable but too heavy. Timeless and Rugged. My little Blackhawk tandem performs well even against modern hulls and I think your boat would just run away from my Blackhawk. In general, cane seats are not model specific they come long (wide) and you cut to fit. 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? Also note the paddle's edge which speaks to how little use this canoe had. If youre ready to start shopping, follow the links below to view Mad River canoes in our Paddling Buyers Guide. It may not display this or other websites correctly. MadRiver was trying to compete against Sawyer and Wenonah in the western half of the Minnesota to Maine canoe market. Use the filters below to view the canoes by type, material, size or store. $887,744 hide. Does anyone know if I could use a heat gun (oh-so-carefully) to remove the remaining license sticker from the bow? We are a canoe and kayak livery on the Mad River, in Springfield, Ohio. 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. The Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. Thanks very much. by sbroam Fri Nov 06, 2015 7:01 pm, Post Perhaps some solo with fishing in mind but again on small ponds and lakes. Note, this will travel on the top of my Toyota FJ Cruiser. color: tan Mad River Canoe repair, new ash gunwales, seats, yoke and handles. 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. Your boat looks like new or maybe better. Mad River - Freedom Canoe. Great all around boat. You can find some information about discontinued Mad River canoe models on their website. MadRiver was trying to compete against Sawyer and Wenonah in the western half of the Minnesota to Maine canoe . That is an appendage. Throughout the companys history, Mad River has introduced and phased out different canoe models. Most all HINs of that vintage, and all of those used by MRC to my knowledge, used a 12 character HIN. Its a model thats well suited for a specific niche, but that seems to be your niche. The Camper is a nice boat, Ive paddled one. thx. A couple even older models show up - a 1980 vintage Pathfinder 15 (which seems to be the predecessor to the camper) - though I am unclear what the weight might be - Old Town Pathfinder Oltonar, and this cedar fiberglass from 1976 a Mansfield Stowe 15 foot - Mansfield Stowe - Seems like this company has been out of business since the late 1990s -. Ive never paddled a Sunrunner but they have a solid reputation. Mad River Canoe Kevlar Explorer 1992. The Serial number is: VTB6009 OM73K As for the finished look, I am satisfied with the colors as the gunwales now match the seat cane and check out the paddle (came with the package deal if you can believe it) it all goes together. 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. Just trying to decipher what wood the gunwales are was challenging as they don't look anything like ash to me. Or did you mean the width of the boat from gunnel to gunnel where the seats are currently located? Since the change, all the # tells someone is month and year. In 2022, Confluence Outdoor, Mad Rivers parent company, announced they were pausing canoe production. Home run. Prior to that time, MRC #'s identify model, material, month and year, but not color 3/4 . 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. New ash inwales/gunnels, decks, new webbed seats, buffed the hull. Hi Rob, My Mad River Canoe serial # is MAD AX988G798. 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 . Mad River Sunrunner - Kevlar with cane seats and wood gunwales and is a 1998. Youll find that Mad River canoes are more expensive than canoes found at big-box stores. Given the information that the ID# of a kevlar boat should have a K also seems to point in the direction of fiberglass. Thanks for buying that boat. No wood rot. Sun bleached, 18' Mad River fiberglass canoe. - Last Updated: May-03-08 8:58 AM EST -. If youre keen on a solo canoe shorter than 12 feet or a canoe for less than $1,500, consider an Old Town. The one I have is an Explorer Royalex with wood gunwales and deep red (chianti?) Mad River Sunrunner Canoe Asking 1250.00 Best OfferFiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. by pblanc Fri Nov 06, 2015 10:59 pm, Post Canoe Mad River Explorer. I cant comment on the last 2 boats. Well, it is done enough for now. 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. Looking for discontinued models or older catalogs? But youd want to make sure you had calm conditions for going onto the Wisconsin. You can take it for a week-long backcountry adventure or a float down a local river with your family. Really closer to 45 is ideal (and for the lucky among us Savage River makes full carbon boats in the low 30s!). Thanks so much gents for your input. 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. He was selling to move to a kayak as his wife has MS and can no longer manage in the canoe. JavaScript is disabled. The upside is that a canoe will last a long time and lead you on adventures for years to come. You must log in or register to reply here. 17 feet 2 inch long. Maybe you have insight on this? The Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. Took some photos this AM but have yet to compare with the info shown in the '94 catalog provided to me by customer service. Will probably get this thing detailed out and seaworthy this winter and sell it. The cboats discussion speaks of kevlar airex boats having a raised football-shape on the floor which this doessort of. 3/4 . Mad River Sunrunner Canoe: Asking $1250.00 / Best Offer Fiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. Mad River Sunrunner - Kevlar with cane seats and wood gunwales and is a 1998. How would you spend your money for general use? Mad River Sunrunner Canoe. 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. These are reliable canoes for beginner and intermediate paddlers. Beautiful work Micah! That is, if I intend to do so. Thanks for the great help. 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?? columbia, MO boats - by owner "canoes" - craigslist. Or maybe following a test run in the spring I'll decide to keep it since it is so darned cool??? On our most recent trip we did 120km/75mi in 6.5 days of moving. Kevlar Fusion and carbon are composite renditions of the Explorer. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe: Asking $1250.00 / Best OfferFiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. No wood rot. Canadian Customers - we currently ship parts to the Continental United States only - if you need a replacement part, please contact your localMad River Canoe dealerwho can order the part for you. Don't worry about the freeboard, you have plenty. columbia, MO. Have not looked yet. The Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. I would be tempted to sand and oil the peg hangers and reuse them. Mad River Mad River Model Produced Model Produced Adventure 14 2006-2008 Explorer 14 TT 2003-2010 . The versatile canoe for getting started; great for sportsmen and families, the Adventure 16 is an amazing value. You are using an out of date browser. 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. 33.5 inch gunwale width. Mad Rivers canoes range in weight depending on the materials used to build them. EDIT: The bathroom scale weight still presents a mystery. What surprised me was that some of the canoes are from the 1990s and must have had little use or well maintained. Manufactured mid 1990's. The KA at the end does not count. I vote mad river. 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. I bought it in '02. Thanks Mike for the input and I agree many details point to this being a glass boat. by pblanc Fri Nov 06, 2015 12:51 pm, Post They were early adopters of Kevlar and Royalex materials, switching to T-Formex when it wasdeveloped. by openboat Fri Nov 06, 2015 4:25 am, Post Congrats on your new boat! The "Boats By Year" guide was made at least as late as 2011 so this could make sense. Finding used canoes requires frequent searching. 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. Is Watco considered an oil? 4/13 . Mad River Sunrunner Canoe. Its best if the canoe has been kept inside, or at the very least, away from direct sunlight. It appears there is even a kneeling thwart just aft of the yoke for when you want to solo it. A Mad River is a good option if youre looking for a no-nonsense, high-quality canoe. Thanks - that one was just out of my search area that I used - added another 50 miles and now I see it. Generally my son would carry that with the food pack and then we did a return trip for the main gear pack. I am going to put it all back together today so will send a "finished" photo out later. This route seems most consistent with original. Theres a significant jump in quality between $600 canoes and ones from dedicated canoe builders. It might stand for an Airex foam core hybrid but that is only a guess. Also the hanger bolts are all bent just so as to make everything hang perfect & tight. The "Boats By Year" guide was made at least as late as 2011 so this could make sense. Mine has paint. View our answers to common questions below. 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. Can you please help me with identifying our canoes model? 2) The floor just seems to have a "bubble" just like the foam core Kevlar builds show. The Explorer and the Malecite were their most popular and versatile tandem models. Mad River Sunrunner no experience with this model. Note the raised section does not follow the paint line however so not pointed ends like a football. JavaScript is disabled. Am also going to put out the feelers for more MR boats of this vintage in hopes of scoring another as MN is a good place for this and I have an untapped, affluent source in mind. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe: Asking $1250.00 / Best OfferFiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. 3/26 . I bought the boat in 1976. The versatile canoe for getting started; great for sportsmen and families, the Adventure 16 is an amazing value. If you prefer kneeling when you paddle, make sure that your feet fit comfortably underneath the bench seats. Its rare to find a canoe selling for less than half of its original price, but when those are listed, they often sell quickly. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe: Asking $1250.00 / Best OfferFiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. I am looking for some of the old fiberglass long decks. 4/13 . T-Formex is a stiff, durable material. Ive had good experiences in OT Campers over the years when used in the conditions youve mentioned. You may still find some of last years models in shops, and decades worth of canoes on the used market. Whether you're interested in canoe touring, tripping or an afternoon of fishing, getting YOU time is as easy as ever. Get Started. 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 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. The more I read about glass canoes the more I understand their benefits as in rigidity, sharper entry points (efficiency), and lighter than Royalex which I wouldn't have guessed. The T-Formex Explorer is a bit lighter at 77 pounds. Ultimately I would. Personally dont like to deal with the upkeep of wood gunwales, but some folks love the natural feel and enjoy the craft of maintaining them. The mighty Rabbit was trying to compete against Sawyer and Wenonah in the western half of the Minnesota to Maine canoe market. I think they are around 55 pounds. Nice canoe. You can also target your search in specialized pages, like MEC Gearswap or a local paddling clubs used boat 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. $50 cash 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?? 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. Mad River Explorer 16 Canoe. How about personality? WIth that all said I am going to work towards lightening our overall load & try to get a handle on paddling efficiency gains with this boat vs the We-no-nah Boundary Waters Ultralight we took last as the trip is fresh in my mind. 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. You must be right that the seat spacers are leftover gunwale stock as they measure identical with a caliper. While firsthand experience is the best way to fully realize a canoes performance, expert reviews are the next best way. I bet the scale lies to them too. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe. 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. The Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. Plus, with the tractor seats, hard to solo unless you add a drop-in center seat. Excited to get a second opinion. by Kazooey Wed Jun 05, 2019 6:34 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. I am curious about the "A" appended to the end of the HIN. The Kevlar Fusion weighs 44 pounds. Using 16-foot canoes as a baseline to compare, you can see the weight differences. Micah. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe. There are three models most recently produced by Mad River: The Adventure, Journey andExplorer. OT Camper 15 Here, youll find all the Mad River canoes on the market, as well as canoes built by other companies. The different materials match various price brackets, and their designs have lasted years because they work. These Mad River canoes are designed for recreational paddling and touring, and different material options land at differentprices. Hello fellow paddlers. About 67lbsThe Sunrunner was one of a series of 17`2 touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. 2012-14. Find Mad River in Boats For Sale. I've got a Kevlar Explorer - there is a KA suffix on mine and it does have the Airex foam layers, which reinforces that idea. 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. Plastic seats with aluminum struts between gunwales for seats (looks like the rivets for the seats go through the hull on the sides). 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. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe Mad River Sunrunner. 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. It's super gentleand that's what is on the Blackhawk in the pic. 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. I was surprised at the range of canoes available so was looking for some advice. pelicanmy last numbers on my pelican kayak is j809 does that mean it was made in august 2009? Hope you can get it. Only the SR921 is not strictly defined by the coast guard. $600 for the camper and $800 for the Discovery both say original owners. The Sunrunner could handle any kind of weather. Could the raised floor be something other than Airex? I tried to add a picture but it says the file is too big. 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?? Special For a 10-day trip we carried about 310 lbs of flesh, 35 lb food pack, 45 lb gear pack (which could loose 10 lbs if I can convince myself to leave our rubber boots at home) and a 20 lb backpack with fishing gear, med kit, raingear, etc. However waiting in their phone queue right now so maybe close to getting some answers?? Improper care can cause them to warp or break. post. Drove the 2 and half hours and picked it up. Avoid Royalex boats, cross-link poly, or other heavy types of boat construction. Congrats! 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. The kevlar PVC version was sometimes billed as Kevlar H (for Hybrid). Mad River canoes are sold at independent outdoors stores and chains like REI. Iowa City IA CALL 1-888-800-1932 TOP CASH PAID. About 67lbsThe Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. 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. This canoe is a one-owner, and has been garage kept. 2011. This gives the Journey and Explorer more secondary stability, which helps the canoe recover if its on its edge in more dynamic water. 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? Much tougher than I was in my 20's but definitely not stronger. no hidden. boats. Hey Micah, I suggest that you put some oil on the cane seats immediately. At a minimum, pick the canoe up, and see how it feels to portage it. It may be a little lighter than the Camper but Id expect it to be in the low 50s. The boat is Kevlar for sure. When looking at a used canoe, check the wooden gunwales for any signs of cracking or rot. 3/17 . sounds like leisurely day trips are the intended use, boat weight can be a factor as we get older. No doubt it is well made but being mid 40's forces me to consider weight. I did get some info from tech support in the form of a '94 catalog. by pblanc Wed Nov 04, 2015 10:43 pm, Post The Pathfinder is likely pretty old. 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. Learn more about Mad River canoes by checking out the reviews below. If Im reading this right could this be the 9th production model of the first Kevlar Canoes commercially made? 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. I think your boat would just run away from direct sunlight of adding weight core Kevlar builds show also! 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