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Mad River Canoe takes its name from the Mad River, a north-flowing river in the state of Vermont. Mad River Canoe was founded in 1971 by Jim and Kay Henry, both accomplished canoeists and kayakers who shared a passion for wilderness tripping and whitewater racing. It was in their woodshed in Waitsfield, Vermont that the first Mad River Canoe was born out of a need for a higher performance, more durable canoe than was currently available.

Throughout its history, the company has been an innovator in design and construction. Mad River pioneered the introduction of Kevlar® to the sporting goods industry in 1974. From whitewater warriors to general purpose family canoes, Mad River Canoe continues to produce and develop one of the largest lines of specialty canoes in the marketplace today, with over 20 different models / configurations to choose from.

Some examples of popular boats by Mad River are shown below.

Recreation | Versatile | River | Touring| Sporting| White Water

Recreation

	Adventure 14 All the performance and maintenance-free ease of the 16, with added stability and ease of handling. Length: 14', Width: 37" , Weight: 75 lbs, Capacity: 875 lbs
	Adventure 16 Everything you want - contoured seats, padded adjustable backrests, even cup holders and center seats are standard. New squareback design supports a trolling motor without any modifications. Length: 16', Width: 37", Weight: 84 lbs, Capacity: 950 lbs

Versatile

	Explorer 15 RX All the benefits of the original in a compact design. You'll find it to be quite nimble in tighter waters and a spacious, stable solo canoe well. Length: 14'9", Width: 35.75", Weight: 62 lbs, Capacity: 850 lbs
	Explorer 16 Light The iconic Explorer Canoe series has shed a few pounds for the Explorer LT. A lighter sheet design and aluminum gunwales help to bring this boat in at a svelte 65 pounds. Length: 15'11.25", Width: 35.25", Weight: 65 lbs, Capacity: 1100 lbs
	Explorer 16 RX Crafted with Royalex for carefree use in rougher, more abusive conditions, it’s as close to an "all-purpose" canoe as you’ll get. Length: 15'11.25", Width: 35.25", Weight: 72 lbs, Capacity: 1100 lbs
	Explorer 16 KX This lighter and sleeker Kevlar Explorer counterpart offers a touch more speed, acceleration, glide and efficiency. Length: 16'3", Width: 34.5", Weight: 54 lbs, Capacity: 1100 lbs
	Explorer 14 TT Well suited for confined waterways, the classic Shallow V-Hull also offers great tracking and comforting final stability. Length: 14'6", Width: 36", Weight: 72 lbs, Capacity: 850 lbs
	Explorer 16TT This durable, full-sized family boat offers capacity, stability and sea worthiness. Length: 16', Width: 36", Weight: 82 lbs, Capacity: 11000 lbs
	Freedom Solo The perfect solo river-running boat for day trips or expeditions. Length: 14'6", Width: 30.5", Weight: 55 lbs, Capacity: 750 lbs
	Malecite A sleek, fast traveler with surprising sea-worthiness and stimulating efficiency. Length: 16'5.25", Width: 34.5", Weight: 51 lbs, Capacity: 850 lbs

River

	Legend 15 RX Class II-III capable. Nimble and capable of negotiating rocky rivers and coastal bayous. Length: 15', Width: 33.5" , Weight: 66 lbs, Capacity: 960 lbs
	Legend 16 RX Ideally suited for shallow, boisterous rivers with capacity for extended mixed water trips with or without gear. Length: 16', Width: 33.5" , Weight: 72 lbs, Capacity: 1100 lbs

Touring

	Reflection 15 This compact responsive tandem sustains speed while remaining nimble on both flat water and river. Length: 15'4", Width: 34" , Weight: 58 lbs, Capacity: 800 lbs
	Reflection 17 The large capacity and long hull make this an ideal choice for multi-day tripping and family use. Length: 17'4", Width: 35.5" , Weight: 66 lbs, Capacity: 900 lbs
	Expediton 186 Able to carry substantial gear while maintaining a rapid pace, the Expedition 186 also excels as a comfortable, yet high performance cruising hull when unburdened. Length: 18'6", Width: 34", Weight: 55 lbs, Capacity: 1250 lbs

Sporting

	Explorer 16 Duck Hunter The Duck Hunter offers classic styling paired with uncompromising functionality. And the Angler provides reassuring stability that allows you to focus on your fishing. Length: 15'11.25", Width: 35.25" , Weight: 73 lbs, Capacity: 1100 lbs
	Explorer 15 Duck Hunter The new Duckhunter 15 is an exact match of the original, yet at 14'9" and 63 pounds it's about 14" shorter and almost 10 pounds lighter. Ideal for sportsmen navigating the twisty marshes by the coast or for any paddler who appreciates its timeless design Length: 14'9", Width: 35.75" , Weight: 64 lbs, Capacity: 850 lbs
	Angler 14 The lightweight yet durable Royalex hull design makes this an ideal "poke-around" canoe for lakes and ponds: excellent for fishing and hunting. Length: 13'11", Width: 37.25" , Weight: 56 lbs, Capacity: 750 lbs
	Synergy 12 Deeper and drier than conventional SOTs, its features include rod holders, cargo nets and padded seats with adjustable backrests. Length: 12', Width: 30.75" , Weight: 60 lbs, Capacity: 350 lbs
	Synergy 14 Get all the benefits of the 12, with added speed and glide, making the 14 a great choice for longer days on the water. Length: 14', Width: 30" , Weight: 64 lbs, Capacity: 400 lbs

White Water

	Outrage For the 190lb. and under paddler. Length: 12', Width: 28.25" , Weight: 52 lbs, Capacity: 425 lbs
	Outrage X A high performance play boat for the 190 pound and up paddler. Length: 13', Width: 28.75" , Weight: 53 lbs, Capacity: 550 lbs
	Caption The celebrated benchmark for tandem, open canoe, whitewater play boats. Length: 14', Width: 32" , Weight: 58 lbs, Capacity: 850 lbs

Mad River Canoes lifetime warranty.

Mad River Canoes are covered by a lifetime warranty against manufacturing or material defects. This warranty extends to all first owners of first quality issues. More details and any restrictions are available direct from the Manufacturer.

Mad River Canoe's website:www.madrivercanoe.com.

We stock and sell Canoes from the following manufacturers:

• Clipper Canoes
• Mad River Canoe
• Old Town Canoes
• Watson Canoes
• Grumman Canoes
• Canots Roby
• Sportspal
• Paluski Boats
• Longwood Canoes

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