Is it just bad customer service or have they destroyed MR's line and filled it with junk? We look forward to continuing the relationship and are excited about Jim's unparalleled perspective that he brings to all aspects of our our canoe team. Serenade 13 solo Kanu – MAD € They put up, or they shut up. I recently saw a stack of six Old Town Camper’s with a huge hole caused by a fork tine run clear thru them. Our efforts have been rewarded with competitions won, accolades earned (including 3 “Manufacturer of the Year” awards from Canoe & Kayak magazine) and, most importantly, a growing base of loyal customers. BOB. zzgl. “I have a friend who has ordered one (last Nov) and have heard conflicting stories as to ‘the boat is being loaded on the truck this week’ or ’ We are having trouble producing hulls with the quality we require. Getting to my point, Mad Rivers’ polyethylene canoes are cheaper, such as the exporer 16 tt, but how does the material stand up compared to Royalex? Huh? You’ve decided you want to try canoeing, so you’re considering the best canoe options available. mad river materialI’ve been looking at a mad river canoe just for the fact that it’s a one of few boats I’ve found that I can afford. Mad River DelaminationsThe boats I’ve seen were not worn. Jim Henry, Mad River Canoe company founder, designed and built the first Malecite right around 1971. 2000 - Mad River introduces its R-Series canoes, bringing affordable excellence to a whole new generation of paddlers. And we’re doing our job as consumers,by sharing suspicions that MR may not be delivering the quality we require. The vinyl seemed to separate from the underlying ABS leaving large blisters. I haven’t told the dealer yet as the dealer is 4 hours away and he gave me a great deal anyway. The Malecite, a 16.5-foot boat, is made … If you’re looking for a solo that’ll take on the Great Salt Lake, Lake Powell, the big reservoirs of Tennessee, or any waters like them, this is your canoe. Jim Henry's original Explorer design is a benchmark when it comes to versatile canoes. The future of some fine boats is at stake. Mad River will repeat in 1991 and 1994. 2nd Confluence Mad River had no warping and no noticeable flaws. Of the Confluence canoes, the first was warped a bit (Poly) but useable. 16 % MwSt. Used to be a pretty good whitewater canoe. From the beginning, Mad River Canoe explored new designs and experimented with new materials. thanks good to knoware there any adhesives/glues that can damage the hull material poly or royalex? Steven. I found an older mad river Kevlar 49 and I'm trying to figure out the actual model of the boat. FE, re: Vermont Canoe & Kayak Co.Take a look a canoes from the fledgling Vermont Canoe & Kayak company. He then raced in – and won – the Downriver National Championship and the rest, you know. Canoes come in different sizes and capacities. Would ah' buy another Mad River Canoe? I would expect it to stand up quite well. Lots of Freedom Solos, and more to come. More anecdote of MR WoesHere is a quote from a thread on cboats.net about the ‘Caption’ that MR is now making: Same name but now it’s pumpkinseed kayak like thing. '16 Mad River Adventure Canoe with 2 Paddles - $699 (Missoula) We're selling our 16 ft Mad River Adventure Canoe and (2) Bending Branches Arrow Canoe Paddles. Jim designed the new 2011 Journey Series of triple-layer rotomolded canoes that will be replacing the venerable Explorer TT series. 1985 - "You Can Canoe!" Bell had to reinforce their Chestnut Prospector because it was too flimsy, but Bell is a good company and will recover from any negative harping on this board of late. From my experience, it seems like bad customer service that starts right at HQ. However, the canoes are very sturdy with little signs of wear apart from surface scratches on the bottom of the canoes. The decks are cut unevenly (I can take a picture if anyone doesn’t believe it) and the gunnels had many little nicks, fixed easily with a bit of sanding. IQ2 gunnels on whitewater boats. The T-Formex Remake. Mad River ist der Name folgender Flüsse in den Vereinigten Staaten: Mad River (Pazifischer Ozean), Kalifornien Mad River (Cocheco River), New Hampshire Mad River (Pemigewasset River), New Hampshire Dies ist eine Begriffsklärungsseite zur Unterscheidung mehrerer mit demselben Wort bezeichneter Begriffe. Ironically the company is situated in Vermonts’s Mad River Valley in the former home of Mad River Canoe. The 3rd, my 15’ Explorer that I bought this year, has a few that I didn’t notice in the shop. Over the years Mad River Canoe Company has produced more boats than all the other companies combined (not including Old Town). He then raced in – and won – the Downriver National Championship and the rest, you know. And, as a wise man once said, “That’s all I have to say about that” (LOL)! If this forum was around when the then Johnson Wax company bought Old Town, we probably would have heard the same things. Almost looks like a deckless kayak. Mad River Synergy. when you have enough people unhappy with one company to generate the number of posts we see on this forum about it and the number of people who chime in with additional peaves and tales of woe, there must be something wrong down at Mad River. Used to be an Explorer was an Explorer, a Freedom was an Explorer with more rocker and a Guide was one of the best river running solo’s you could get. I recently restored these two Mad River Canoes, a fiberglass Lamoile @18'4" x 32" and a 16' kevlar Explorer. Two years ago I bought a Hemlock Peregrine kevlar solo canoe that had been repaired at the factory after a fork lift tine ran through it at the trucking company. 1980 - One hundred Mad River owners participate in the first Mad River Rally, forerunner of "You Can Paddle! With assurance in its long history of proven performance, try this canoe as a family cruiser, Any help would be greatly appreciated. The Caption while not an MR design is another classic that I’m glad to see revived. 1973 - Mad River canoe builds the canoe industry's first Kevlar canoe, the Endurall. The number is MAD1766M84B-KA. First, you need to determine what features matter most to you, how much you want to spend, and what type of canoeing you plan to do (river touring, recreational paddling, etc). Beginning in 2009 and continuing to today, Mad River Canoe has launched a company-wide initiative that will continue to ensure our position as a world-class leader in canoe manufacturing. WW. Tommy, Here’s MY OpinionI have owned 5 Mad Rivers, 3 Vermont versions (Revelation, Monarch, 16’ Explorer) and 3 since Confluence bought them out (St. Croix, 14TT, 15’ Royalex Explorer). Even dealers (ah' worked fer a dealer part-time) can't get answers let alone individuals. Mad River's Explorer is world famous for durability, stability and truly verstile performance. We were the first to introduce Kevlar™ to the canoe industry and among the pioneers to first mold our own Royalex® canoes. The canoe has been in the Boundary Waters, Quetico, Isle Royale, Kentuck and has always performed well in big water and river conditions. Yoke in backwards? 18' Mad River fiberglass canoe. I really like the shallow v hull in Mad River Canoes and very few manufacturers use this design. One of Mad River Canoe's original founders and renowned canoe designer Jim Henry has joined the revitalization effort in a new partnership this year. Yes, ah' have a horror story dat justifies this statement! thanks, Promises, promises, but every newglue promised to stick well to poly has turned out to be a disappointment. Adventure 14 Reviews - Mad River | Buyers' Guide | Paddling.com I’ve seen a few of these and heard about enough more to think that it’s a Mad River issue. They, however were smart enough not to move the factory and loose all the experienced people, but they did ruffle some feathers at the time. Explorer 15 Reviews - Mad River | Buyers' Guide | Paddling.com PolyetheleneI don’t know any specifics on the tt except that it is polyethelene. Boat paddles and looks just fine. “There was a prototype available at Louifest, but the outfitting was in wrong, and I don’t think it could be paddled (as in not possible).” Mad River Canoe, Greenville, South Carolina. We researched the best canoes for all of your paddling needs. Listed below are a selection of Mad River Canoes that we can supply on a to We customers do not give a flying boof about the noble role of the capitalist production masters. They stock many canoe parts and are knowledgeable about Mad River Canoes. One of my favorite canoes, and I’ve owned more than a few, including a Mad River Freedom Solo. The problem with poly hulls is that nothing sticks very well to them so it’s difficult to install float bags and thigh straps or anything else that will get pulled hard on. That’s not a Mad River issue. Nothing major, but all little flaws I wish I had noticed earlier and then I wouldn’t have been as dissapointed when I DID find them. By STEPHEN REGENOLD Mad River founder Jim Henry built the first Malecite canoe in 1971. That’s why I stuck with Mad River when buying a new tandem royalex boat this spring. Mad River Canoes Want to show us your pics? MAP SYMBOLS Mad River Buck Creek Great Miami River Stillwater River River Access River Miles Low Dam Helena St Main St. Stewart St. Salem Ave. DAYTON IDETAIL 48 48 Monument Ave. W. 5th St. W. 3rd I wouldn’t trade my Vermont made Guide for two, brand new, Mad River Freedom Solos. Otherwise there’s no reason to build a business, you’d be better off working for someone else. The boundaries are getting fuzzy! 1971 - Jim Henry wins the National Whitewater Open Canoe Championships in a home built canoe he calls the Malecite. If you buy a poly boat, you should plan on devising an outfitting system that pins things between the gunwales and the bottom, without glue. “Mad RiverHas produced more boats then all the other companies combined” It would be interesting to see those numbers. I’m such a sucker:) So do several other companies. OK...are you ready for this? Mad River Canoe is born. 5.7K likes. Days.". Reflection 17 RX sand, Royalex – Mad River Canoe 2.299,00 € 2.099,00 € inkl. 3-5 Werktage Weiterlesen Angebot! Just my opinion…I have a wood trimmed, Mad River Guide, made in Vermont. Vermont made Guides are getting few & far between. Word spread and demand grew. 1975 - Mad River introduces the Explorer, destined to become its most popular model. I can only hope that Confluence reigns in their marketing folks and works out their quality issues. Now they have 4 different Explorers and 3 Freedoms none of which have much in common, and one of the Freedoms is reputed to be the old Guide. The Explorer, Guide (Freedom Solo), Malecite and Outrages are all very good at what they do. Go for it. Okay, Mad River has some problems. about the poly boatsI didn’t know that, so are there any adhesives out there thay do work well with the polyethylene boats? For those who feel that the quality has deteriorated, you may be right, but look around at the competition and you will see similar cutbacks in materials and workmanship in the name of keeping costs down. I saved about $400 on the purchase price. http://www.vermontcanoe.com/. If you have a knowledgable and helpful dealer in your area who will take care of you and go to bat if you do have a problem. Its not an uncommon practice. Bell has recently sold and moved, lots of chatter on the Internet about that, some of it not so good, some of it very good. Tommy. Fork lift damage? Use #madrivercanoes. I have NOT seen or heard of this on anything other than whitewater canoes. The ones I have seen are beauties. The Tupper looks interesting.Thanks for that link. In all fairness Mad River had some quality issues before Confluence bought them. My girls and I … Mad River still has some of the all time classic designs. This hull is the solo version of the legendary Minnesota II’s incredibly efficient design; it’s straight tracking and capable of carrying two weeks’ gear. Royalex delaminating? Tupper does look interestingA 23" waterline beam in a canoe? Tommy, Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled, http://www.cboats.net/cforum/viewtopic.php?t=6282. Royalex delaminations. Manufacturers Weight Capacity: 386kg Optimum weight capacity may differ - please contact us if you are unsure about the suitability of the Mad River Explorer 14TT & 16TT for your weight The owners and many employees are ex-Mad River employees. Gunnels cut wrong? But, AS SOMEONE WHO HAS OWNED AND PADDLED MAD RIVERS FOR OVER 20 YEARS, the quality has definetely deteriorated since the buyout. If that really happened, documented, then that’s bad. It stands to reason that as a “percentage of production” Mad River Canoe will have more customer complaints than all the other companies combined (not including Old Town). We're excited to see the reaction from long time friends of the brand and see the expression of the next generation of canoeists who are discovering the lifestyle in a whole new way. Timeless and Rugged. I’ve heard that Mad River replaced at least two of those boats. …let’s not mention how your friend…slapped the objects that he applied contact cement to together before allowing the corroding agent to dry off…which essentially Eats Royalex. Details about Mad River Explorer made with KEVLAR 16' canoe 1 viewed per hour Mad River Explorer made with KEVLAR 16' canoe Item Information Condition: Used “ solid, no damage, no hull repairs! the Mad River. "The Bunny is Back" Beginning in 2009 and continuing to today, Mad River Canoe has launched a company-wide initiative that will continue to ensure our position as a world-class leader in canoe manufacturing. Both canoes and all accessories have been garage kept since the beginning of ownership, and have been used a minimal amount in the last 10-15 years. Instead, we found Mad River Canoes and gave the livery a try. Ironically the company is situated in Vermonts’s Mad River Valley in the former home of Mad River Canoe. A tradition of innovation was born. Canadian Customers - we currently ship parts to the Continental United States only - if you need a replacement part, please contact your local Mad River Canoe dealer who can order the part for you. Probably, but with the realization that ah' will not see the correct ordered boat for a year +. These flaws WILL influence my decision in the future. They still make some nice boats and and they make boats to be sold at a price point because everybody can't afford a $1200 canoe or their usage does not justify the price. http://www.cboats.net/cforum/viewtopic.php?t=6282, Issues with Mad RiverIQ gunnels with unavailable accesories. Mad River Explorer 14 & 16 TT Solo or Tandem Canadian Canoes The Mad River Explorer 14 & 16TT are popular general purpose canoes for touring, family fun, white water and centre use. Word spread and demand grew. ROTFLMAO! Low seat for stability. All 3 from Vermont were finished impeccably. Also found a deep nick inside the hull underneath the stern seat when I replaced the stock seat with a contoured seat. Esquif recalled the first production run of their new prospector style canoe because the Twin Tex was too floppy, but the Esquif Company is still a good company producing fine boats. 1996 - Mad River Canoe designs and builds C2 whitewater canoe for Fritz and Lecky Haller in their quest for Olympic gold in Atlanta. and got 3 years paddling out of it before I sold it. When I got into whitewater in the early 90’s the word was that you did not want to buy an outfitted whitewater boat from MR. Tom Foster had a running fight with them over the deck plates on the Outrage. Replacing the wood gunwales on my 1982 Mad River Canoe. My friend has a Bell Ocoee that when it sits on the truck racks the left bow gunnel is an inch off the rack. Beyond the announcement of a series of inspirational and premium new canoes for 2011, infrastructure upgrades from top to bottom have been made to offer the most innovative designs at the highest quality available anywhere. At the moment they are only offering three models. Jim Henry, Mad River Canoe company founder, designed and built the first Malecite right around 1971. Royalex Hull. We were not disappointed. If a business isn’t profitable then it will cease to exist. We are able to supply the entire Mad River Canoe range. I hazard to think what a boat from 20 years ago would cost today if it was made exactly the same as it was then, but I bet I could not afford it. The next test batch is scheduled in a few weeks.’ Whatever the real story, he still has no boat and is unlikely to paddle it this summer in any case.” Today we review our Mad River Adventure 14 Canoe. becomes a nationwide event. I don’t want to sound like I’m lecturing, but the principal goal of any business is to produce a return on investment for the owner and shareholders. It will be used for mild whitewater and I do want it to be durable enough to last for years to come. it's de boats themselves dat be bad or junk - ah' think it is "CUSTOMER SERVICE" that is the problem with Confluence. Located in Long Beach, St. Leonard, Md, Calvert County $50 cash Do not email or text...you MUST call 410 610 5653 It’s been great we totally love this thing and have owned a few of these. If they sell enough Synergy hulls to help pay overhead so they can continue building Royalex Canoes then that’s fine by me. MwSt zzgl. 1988 - Mad River Canoe receives Canoes Magazine's first ever, Manufacturer of the Year Award. For older canoes they are in very g I have two friends paddling Esquif boats that have worn through the bottom after one season of occasional use. Nova Craft has had problems with their “Blue Steel” surface cracks, but they are still a good company. Mad River is a beautiful river. HeHeHeNever was very good at math, 3+3=6, not five (LOL)! At the moment they are only offering three models. The staff was friendly and accommodating. In his backyard shed, Jim … It's a (3) person Canoe, polyethylene material (see pic for more specs)., polyethylene material (see pic for more specs). As a consequence of them “chasing profits” we get to paddle some darn fine boats. We now offer a wider variety of hull designs than any other canoe manufacturer and continue to push ourselves and our designs to new levels of performance. LOL Marketing run amok! Some of us seem to hate the bean counters at Mad River Canoe, but they are just doing their job, which is to produce a satisfactory return on investment for the owner and shareholders. Celebrating a 40 Year Journey of Excellence. Not doubting you but it would be interesting. Poor suckers paddling blem’s?..I have two in my stable and adding a third, a high performance kevlar solo, all with blems that saved me about $600 overall. ?… Submitted by: paddler478535 on 11/30/2018 OK...are you ready for this? Mad River Canoe’s story unfolds on a picturesque hillside in Vermont, circa: 1971. Versandkosten inkl. Yeah every ones royalex comes from the same source but I only seem to hear of delams on Mad River whitewater boats. This is not completely due to greed or the need to be more profitable, but also to keeping retail pricing in a range where buyers are comfortable. For 2011, the classic canoe design gets an update and a new hull. Again I’ve only heard of this on Mad River whitewater boats, Outrages and Outrage X’s. Did you ever read the reviews of the Wenonah Rendezvous? Versandkosten Lieferzeit: ca. There were several “Burrs” on the gunnels, but the boat was o.k. The Mad River Passage 14 Canoe is a recreational boat that offers stability and ease of paddling. Multiple Freedoms and Explorers. ? 2000 - Mad River introduces its R-Series canoes, bringing affordable excellence to a whole new generation of paddlers. Mad River Canadian Canoes for sale from Cornwall Canoes, UK & Ireland Mail Order Specialists. The spacious 167 is versatile and stable, with a touch more speed, glide and storage capacity than the Journey 156 for longer trips on bigger water. Synergy is top seller this yearThe Can-yak Synergy is a top seller this year, along with the Native Watercraft “Ultimate” according to info from CE. Hello,For sale is my Mad River Winooski and Kevlar 49 with paddles and accessories. 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