Mad River canoes: canoe models

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Mad River Canoes: Explorer/Kevlar

This Explorer combines the well-known maneuverability, stability and paddling ease of the Explorer design with an expedition-tough lay-up utilizing as many as 11 individual layers of cloth woven from Kevlar brand fiber in high wear areas. Graphite reinforced ends add additional impact resistance.

Explorer/Kevlar

This Mad River Explorer, made with Kevlar brand fiber, is a lightweight canoe with tremendous structural strength. For the discriminating canoeist searching for maximum performance, very high durability and minimum weight, this Explorer Sets a standard of excellence unsurpassed in contemporary canoe design.

Designer: Jim Henry
Hull Configuration:

Slight Rocker
Symmetrical
Shallow V

6" Freeboard Capacity:
1100 lbs. Average Weight:
KV w/ ASH / 54 lbs.

Length: 16' 4"
Gunwale Width: 34.5"
4" Waterline Width: 33"
Depth At Center: 14.5"
Bow Height: 22"
Stern Height: 20"
Colors:Bluegrass, Cherry,
Dark Green, Indian Brown
Eggplant, Sand