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We have chosen to supply Mad River and Venture open canoes, also known as
canadian canoes, which are very suitable for solo and family paddling on the river estuaries of Cornwall and South West England.  Mad River are one of the leading North American brands and their models recently featured on Ray Mears tv programme, the popular Explorer 14tt and 16tt models are now made in the UK. Venture canoes are part of the British Pyranha kayaks group

Many more in stock and available to order

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Mad River Explorer 14tt               £720
4.3m x 91cm 31kg

Mad River Explorer 14tt

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 as so often happens in Cornwall.

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

Mad River Explorer 16tt                £720
4.9m x 91cm 36kg

Mad River Explorer 16tt

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               £720

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: £630

Venture Canoes

Venture Ranger 14 Canoe          £702                     14'7" x 35"
An extremely popular and versatile canoe and a bit lighter than it's rivals. It has a slightly broader hull than the Ranger 16 to give it additional stability which is ideal for families paddling short distances with small children or for use as a platform for fishing.

Venture Ontario Canoe               £640 last one

Venture Prospector 16 Canoe   £738                      16'6" x 35"
This is probably the most famous of all canoe designs and the hull has been so refined that it is difficult to better for all-round performance. In our opinion it is a lovely looking canoe with fine well rockered ends and a stable hull.

 

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Wild Things Canoes, Redruth Cornwall

01209 211977