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Open Canoes

We have chosen to supply Mad River open canoes, also known as
canadian canoes, which are very suitable for solo and family paddling on the river estuaries of South West England.  Mad River are one of the leading North American brands and their models recently featured on Ray Mears tv programme.

 

Explorer 14tt               £650
4.3m x 91cm 31kg

The Explorer 14 TT offers to superior flatwater tracking mated to predictable rough water performance for a short canoe and provides plenty of room for gear. With the 14 TT, you get all this capability at a surprisingly low price. The 14 TT is a very maneuverable tandem yet takes advantage of a shallow vee hull to help keep it on line, making it an easy canoe to paddle solo. Its Triple Tough polyethylene (foam core sandwich) construction means you get good durability at a low price. It's a good choice for the family paddler or angler who needs a canadian canoe that's seaworthy and maneuverable, well suited to waters that can chop up without warning in a hurry.

colours: Red, Green

Length: 14'6"       Gunwale width: 36"      4" waterline width: 34"              Depth at centre: 14.5"
Bow height: 22"   Stern height: 21"          6" freeboard capacity: 850lbs    Weight: 69 lbs

Explorer 16tt                £700
4.9m x 91cm 36kg

Explorer 16 TT If you are looking for classic Explorer performance but are on a budget the canoe for you could well be the Explorer 16 TT. With almost identical lines to the classic Royalex edition, the Triple Tough Explorer 16 offers great stability in rough conditions, handles well loaded and tracks well. Durable, care-free polyethylene construction will easily handle the stresses of family life. If you are new to canoeing or need an inexpensive second canoe that compares quite well with the performance of a more expensive canoe the Explorer 16 TT is a great choice.

colours: red, green

Length: 16'          Gunwale width: 36"      4" waterline width: 36"                 Depth at centre: 15"
Bow height:22"   Stern height: 21"           6" freeboard capacity: 1100 lbs    Weight: 79 lbs

Adventure 16               £550
4.9m x 94cm 37kg

The exciting new Adventure 16 from Mad River Canoe provides smooth, stable paddling performance at a price that appeals to both the entry-level paddler and those looking for a second family canoe. Its unique multi-chine hull design provides stability, rigidity and excellent tracking. Extended decks offer protection from sun and spray while a rolled gunwale provides extra rigidity and easy spray cover installation. Comfortable molded seats come standard with backrests and numerous drink holders and work surfaces are provided for the paddler on the go.

colours: green

NEW ADVENTURE 14: £500

Horizon 15 RX              £995
4.62 x 88cm 25kg

Horizon 15 RX The Horizon 15 is a short, performance orientated tandem canoe with a Royalex lightweight hull. A sophisticated, asymmetric shallow arch hull with a minimum of rocker gives surprising speed for it's length. Recreational canoeists will like its easy paddling, tracking and glide characteristics on flat and smooth flowing water. The Horizon 15 has ample capacity for weekend camping and is highly manouverable when exploring twisty backwater rivers. Solo paddling is easy with the addition of a kneeling thwart or centre seat.

Length: 15'2"       Gunwale width: 33"    4" Waterline width: 32"              Depth at centre: 14"
Bow height: 20"   Stern height: 20"        6" Freeboard capacity: 750 lbs   Weight: 56 lbs

 
Horizon 17 RX Our fastest Royalex performance hull. The assymetrical shallow arch shape, gear swallowing capacity and intial stability make this canoe a pleasure to paddle distances, whether loaded or unloaded. Tumblehome at the centre for efficient paddling, and flare in the bow keeps you dry in a variety of conditions. A cruising canoe for rocky areas or families with 'high hazard' kids. Available with wood or aluminium gunwhales.              £1100