Frank. Original Explorer design is a benchmark when it comes to versatile canoes. In another catalog, they switched into saying the Guide/Freedom Solo is “shallow arch”. ... Evergreen Starburst 16'6 Canoe Product Number: 4017-908 Larger View It's also a fine solo expedition and fishing canoe. Royalex is dead, long live T-formex. I like to tell him it does everything the Explorer does, just faster. With a timeless design, it's … 16 Ft Orion Explorer Mad River Canoe - $800 (Holt) This is an Orion Explorer Mad River flat bottom canoe for sale. I have an Express 16 in royalex with factory skip plates. The versatile canoe for getting started; great for sportsmen and families, the Adventure 16 is an amazing value. —Owner of 3 Mad River hulls, going back to '73. Description Jim Henrey's original benchmark design, the standard for versitile performance returns with the Explorer 16 in an all new T-formex material. We are located in Roanoke, Va. Usually their actual dimensional figures are correct, but buyers, take everything qualitative they say with a grain of salt. Herehttp://www.madrivercanoe.com/content/madrivercanoe.com/assets/page/archived_catalogs/2006%20Mad%20River%20Catalog.pdf Any help would be appreciated. (Editors note: Drilling holes at the end of crack… Has original owner’s manual. city: oneonta, ny. ($2,255 wood trim, $1,905 aluminum, madrivercanoe.com) The Explorer … canoes. Royalex® canoes can be susceptible to cold cracks due to hull contraction and expansion. This one says the Outrage and Outrage X are “fishform”. mad river canoe royalex 16' - $650 (stillwater) needs repair else solid please dont ask if i have it , if its here its for sale, phone call is best (five 18-867-602 seven) may not answer texts or emails. I have found royalex carcasses on the river that didn't win the argument with the current. Advice. For over 40 years, the name Mad River Canoe has been synonymous with quality and innovation. It's 16 feet long and weighs between 54-56 pounds, where the fiberglass models weigh 70 pounds. The canoe has hardwood trim and cane seats. Normal wear on … I am a believer in Mad River Canoe’s. A perfect blend of stability and responsiveness. Our canoes provide the highest level of owner satisfaction in the industry. Full Details *MSRP: $899 USD / $1,149 CAD My second reservation is that Mad River typically does all-Kevlar layups for the Explorer. I have an Express 16 in royalex with factory skip plates. I have stopped by … The paddlesports industry relied on Royalex exclusively for years for the best downriver canoes for stiffness and toughness, This canoe has been used every year since then, almost weekly on the New and James rivers and is still going strong. ... Evergreen Starburst 16'6 Canoe Product Number: 4017-908 Larger View After the canoe was stripped down to just the hull material, we drilled and countersunk the bottom of each crack so the cracks wouldn’t get any longer, following the procedure used for cracks in metal. Earn an Annual Dividend, plus get access 16.6 LOA Cane Center Seat Garage Stored 1 - Mitchell "Northstar" 57" Paddle 1 - Mad River … Bundle includes: 1 ash electric trolling motor mount. Mad River Express 16. Used (normal wear) This canoe is river rated and made of Royalex. Fisherman's canoe, downriver whitewater hull, or spacious tripping canoe and shrug off the bumps and grinds that accompany just about any canoeing adventure. Never had any trouble with cracking, but maybe I just got lucky and maybe it would have cracked as it got older. The high volume, shallow V hull is made of Royalex. It is very similar to the Mad River Explorer 16' Royalex canoe (though the Duck Hunter is in green). Success! Wooden railed canoes are more prone to … It is not deep enough, very slow and the shallow v bottom does not like to any abuse. Lifetime membership is just $20. At REI, we believe that a life outdoors is a life well lived. James (3) Share. We’ll send you a few emails every week. Near New Condition Mad River Explorer 16 RX(Royalex) Canoe! My dad is a die hard old school explorer lover. I don't know anything about the specific boat in question, but did own a Mad River Explorer in Royalex for about 20 years. Local pickup (23 miles away) Posted 2 years ago in Boats & marine. And the Kevlar Explorer is sharper in the ends than the Royalex version, and that further limits its agility, though it makes it a bit faster on the lakes. As far as I’m concerned the Tripper is by far a superior expedition boat for extended trips. Without gunwales holding the hull together, the canoe flexed like a snake on muscle relaxants. The Mad River Explorer 16 Royalex canoe features web seats, a shaped yoke and durable, polyethylene decks; Made in USA. Mad River Explorer 16 Royalex with wood trim - performance and comfort. And while I have never been an Explorer fan (though I have expressed admiration repeatedly for what some people can do in it), I have to say that the Explorer has more “personality” than the Legend. Learn more and join us, Earn a $100 REI Gift Card when you apply, get approved and make any purchase within 60 days of card approval.Details, Mon–Fri, 5am–10pm PT Sat–Sun, 6am–9pm PT. Ended: Oct 27, 2020. These Photos Show All. It is different in handling than the Explorer, but about as slow and roughly equal in agility. We have a canoe school and i am an accomplished White water paddler. REI and the REI Co-op logo are trademarks of Recreational Equipment, Inc. Stay updated on the latest news, deals & more. Mad River Explorer 16. https://www.rei.com/product/816915/mad-river-explorer-16-royalex-canoe This canoe as a family cruiser. I was just a little too late. price: $650.00. Kevlar is not a good "outside" fabric for boats that are being abused in whitewater. The Mad River Explorer 16 Royalex canoe features web seats, a shaped yoke and durable, polyethylene decks; Made in USA. Mad River Express 16. I am now in the market to purchase my own canoe to join in the fun. Any help would be appreciated. It was a 1985 model. It's make of Kevlar 49 rather than the typical fiberglass construction of that era, so it's tough, durable, and extremely light. canoes. Advice. These Photos Show All. Revelation Reviews - Mad River | Buyers' Guide | Paddling.com This comes with a trolling motor to run up river with and then paddle back. Fisherman's canoe, downriver whitewater hull, or spacious tripping canoe and shrug off the bumps and grinds that accompany just about any canoeing adventure. Thanks for the help! Explorer 17 vs Revelation The 1990 MRC catalog lists both a 16’ and 17’ Explorer in Royalex. This is a package including two bent shaft wooden paddles, motor mount and trolley. T-formex is a super durable, high-tech laminate that is suitable for rugged and more abusive conditions. Looks like a narrower, shallower Explorer with a little tumblehome added? It’s inthis product guide: http://www.madrivercanoe.com/content/madrivercanoe.com/assets/page/archived_catalogs/2006%20Mad%20River%20Catalog.pdf This is a 16ft Mad River Eclipse that is fully functional, but it does have a lot of scratches and there are a few creases in the royalex. You can unsubscribe from REI Co-op emails at any time. I have oneI have an Express 16 in royalex with factory skip plates. For over 40 years, the name Mad River Canoe has been synonymous with quality and innovation. Royalex is super strong stuff and canoes made of Royalex are no longer manufactured. I’ve owned and tripped with both the Old Town Tripper and a Mad River Explorer. By signing into your account, you agree to REI's, to open cart summary dialog, press down arrow, Kids' Fleece Jackets, Pants & Accessories. I find the the Explorer to be VERY, VERY WET canoe. I’ve paddled the X, and it is a nice boat but not fishform by any stretch of the imagination. Specs for the 17’ are: length: 17’-2" gunwale width: 27" (that doesn’t look right, but that’s what it … Original Explorer design is a benchmark when it comes to versatile canoes. But the gal who had it ( and probably still does) had standard seats in it. Royalex® is much more resistant to heat deformation than canoes made of polyethylene. We began by cradling the broken boat in slings—short sawhorse-height stands made for the purpose—and removed the breastplates, gunwales, seats, and thwarts. The Mad River Explorer 16 is my least favorite canoe in my fleet of 20 boats or so, followed very closely with Dagger Venturer 17. Seat was a perfect fit for my year 2000 Mad River Explorer Royalex 16' canoe. Like someone said, it’s tucked in a hair more than an Explorer with a hair less rocker, I believe. 1 Old Town folding seat. to exclusive products, events and offers. Mad River Explorer 16' In "Royalex" or Aramid - $899 (Yardley) This Roylex Explorer is the perfect all purpose indestructable canoe for recreation and mild white water. Interestingly enough, it’s the only MRC I’ve ever seen that had the shouldered tumblehome that you see in Bell Canoes. Jim Henry's original Explorer design is a benchmark when it comes to versatile canoes. After that I just had to drill holes for the bolts on the canoe (again, used the current seat as a guide). Even the Mad River website has nothing I can find. https://www.rei.com/product/850149/mad-river-explorer16-lt-royalex-canoe Funny I had to come on pnet years ago and ask the same question when I found mine for sale. After years of development and testing, T-formex is basically the new Rolyalex; not exactly the same but a foam core … Now they have no more Royalex blanks to shoot, so we’ll see what MR throws at us instead. Mad River Explorer 16 (FGX); L: 16’3; W: 34.5″; 64 lbs. Details about 16' Mad River Explorer Canoe - Red Royalex / Excellent Condition See original listing. Symmetrical hull allows the 15 to be paddled “backwards,” solo from the bow seat, providing excellent trim and control on flat water or class II-III rivers. 16' Mad River Explorer Canoe - Red Royalex / Excellent Condition: Condition: Used. Explorer 15 Reviews - Mad River | Buyers' Guide | Paddling.com A smaller, more nimble edition of the Legend 16, the 15 of- fers the versatility of a river crossover canoe, well-suited to either tandem or solo use. Only problem is a little heavy but mad river tends to overbuild their boats so a reasonable trade-off for such durability. Essentially a 17ft Royalex Explorer which does everything well - stable platform but also cruises and does whitewater as big river tripper. 2 ash Grey Owl Paddles (1 is repaired) 2 life jackets, Local Pickup in the Cape Coral / Fort Myers area. Well, I have one, and it is a very shallow V hull. Someone was kind enough to email me the catalog. Our canoes provide the highest level of owner satisfaction in the industry. I am selling my Mad River Duck Hunter 16 foot royalex canoe. wildernesswebb. Features Featuring an overall weight of 65 lbs., the lean Explorer 16 LT offers all the durability of older versions with the same friendly performance Looks like a narrower, shallower Explorer with a little tumblehome added? I have a fishform boat, my Millbrook Edsel, and I’ve paddled my swedeform MR Synergy backwards, in “fishform” mode. Everett, WA. Canoe / Old Town Camper/ Royalex - $850 (Porter) The “Camper” is a very versatile family / sport/ touring canoe.This classic canoe is a stable platform when paddling with children and dogs. LOCAL pickup only--Gloversville, New York 12078 For sale: Mad River Canoe, 16’ Royalex This is a serious downriver canoe that appears to have been a predecessor of the famous Mad River Explorer model. They always make it look like they put such care and technical precision into their catalogs, but every catalog I’ve seen makes some hilarious statements about their hulls. Length 16' / 488 cm Width @ waterline 33" / 84.5 cm Average Weight* 72 lbs / 32.5 kg Max Capacity 1100 lbs / 499 kg EXPLORER 16: Versatility defined. Mad River Explorer 16 for sale at Alder Creek. Schedule a free 1-on-1 virtual appointment with one of our experts. Scott. 1994 Mad River Malacite Canoe 1994 Malacite Canoe Kevlar Hull with Ash trim 50 lbs. © 2020 Recreational Equipment, Inc. All rights reserved. 1996 model in like new condition. Not really worth MR producing it AND an Explorer though, probably why it was so short lived. In reality, you wouldn’t be able to lean it over as much as an Explorer, but it’s been a great boat. capacity. This canoe has been a great ride for us. As far as I’m concerned the Tripper is by far a superior expedition boat for extended trips. Mad River's Explorer is world famous for durability, stability and truly verstile performance. Book now. It also comes with three paddles and two life vests. This nimble tandem for cruising and light touring shines in confused waters. Other than two P.net reviews, I can find NOTHING on the boat. 1 Old Town folding seat. I wouldn’t go to the extreme of comparing it with a Bell. One of the gunwales was split in 1996, but I have glued it Jim Henry's original Explorer design is a benchmark when it comes to versatile canoes. Several years ago the plastics company that supplied Royalex to all the world's canoe builders quit making it. Even the Mad River website has nothing I can find. I purchased the canoe in 1994 and enjoyed using it quite a bit in the 1990s, though it has been mostly idle since. Near New Condition Mad River Explorer 16 RX(Royalex) Canoe! Check your inbox for more perks. Mad River Explorer 16' In "Royalex" or Aramid - $899 (Yardley) This Roylex Explorer is the perfect all purpose indestructable canoe for recreation and mild white water. Used (normal wear), This tandem canoe is rock solid and in fantastic shape, especially for being manufactured over 35 years ago. Had the wood gunnels and was stored in an unheated barn. Installation was easy, I just used the existing seat as a guide and cut the new seat to width using a miter saw. Cold temperatures can pose a bigger threat. This beautiful canoe has warm inlaid wooden gunnels and “gold leaf” labeling on the hull. Manufactured in durable carefree Royalex®, gunwales in wood, IQ or IQ2. Royalex is a composite material, comprising an outer layer of vinyl and hard acrylonitrile butadiene styrene plastic (ABS) and an inner layer of ABS foam. We've been sharing our passion for the outdoors since 1938.Read our story, Join the REI Co-op community to get an annual dividend, access exclusives and give back. Mine was a leftover model new from the dealer. My father purchased his royalex Mad River Canoe about 24 years ago from Appomattox River Company in Farmville, Va. Even the Mad River website has nothing I can find. Which might raise the question, why is MR offering the ex-Dagger Legend 16? Any help would be appreciated. Mad River's Explorer is world famous for durability, stability and truly verstile performance. Though she was somewhat petite, she was able to solo it well. The newletter sign-up system is currently down for maintenance. 16' Mad River Canoe, Red, Express model, Royalex Hull, includes three paddles, two waterproof back packs and strap in seats. 2 ash Grey Owl Paddles (1 is repaired) 2 life jackets, Local Pickup in the Cape Coral / Fort Myers area. Whether on a family outing, fishing trip or overnight float, the Mad River Explorer 16 LT Royalex® canoe will help make memories for years to come. Mini Explorer with a little more maneuverability. I have found royalex carcasses on the river that didn't win the argument with the current. posted: 1 month ago. wildernesswebb. with wood trim, 61 lbs with aluminum; 1,100-lb. Royalex construction. This canoe as a family cruiser. The Outrages are so close to symmetrical, it isn’t even worth discussing. They also resurrected the Reflection series, canoes weak on personality but strong on technical merit. 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