I N N OVAT E T H E N . O ur story continues on a picturesque hillside in Vermont, circa: 1971. In his backyard shed, Jim Henry, the company founder, began his mission to build a better canoe through innovative thought, design and materials. With confidence in his abilities, he designed and built the first Malacite. He then raced in – and won – the Downriver National Championship and the rest, you know. Word spread and demand grew. A tradition of innovation was born. From the beginning, Mad River Canoe explored new designs and experimented with new materials. We were the first to introduce Kevlar®...

SPECIFICATIONS Length: 14'/ 427 cm Width (4" waterline): 34"/ 86 cm Width (Gunwale): 33"/ 84 cm All the performance and maintenance-free ease of the Adventure 16, with added stability, ease of handling, and tracking capabilities. This canoe is compact in dimensions yet fully capable of floating a family of 4 or a couple with a dog or two. GUNWALE STANDARD FEATURES FACTORY-INSTALLED OPTIONS Integral Molded Seats with Pad (Fore & Aft Seats) with Padded & Adjustable Backrests (Fore & Aft Seats), Center Seat, Mesh Pockets (2), Gear Tray, Molded Cupholders (6), Padded Carry Handles Depth (Center):...

Length: 15'6"/ 472 cm Width (4" waterline): 35.25"/ 90 cm Width (Gunwale): 37"/ 94 cm Depth (Center): 14.5"/37 cm Capacity: 1100 lbs / 499 kg Material: Triple Tough Shallow Arch Hull Moderate Rocker The welcoming Journey 156 design is at home at summer camp, but offers a level of sophistication for adventurers too. Built for stability and versatility and everything from solo paddling to weekend camping trips, the trusted three-layer durable material is great for tight or twisty rivers with rocky conditions. GUNWALE STANDARD FEATURES FACTORY-INSTALLED OPTIONS Web Seats, Shaped Natural Ash Yoke,...

EXPLORER SPECIFICATIONS Length: 15'11.25"/ 486 cm Width (4" waterline): 33.25"/ 84 cm Width (Gunwale): 35.25"/ 90 cm Material: Royalex Shallow Vee Hull Moderate Rocker Jim Henry’s original Explorer design is a benchmark when it comes to versatile canoes. Crafted with Royalex for carefree use in rougher, more abusive conditions, it’s as close to an “all-purpose” canoe as you’ll get, competent for fishing, camping, cruising, or exploring. GUNWALE STANDARD FEATURES FACTORY-INSTALLED OPTIONS Web Seats, Shaped Natural Ash Yoke, Polyethylene Handles Skid Plates Web Seats, Shaped Natural Ash Yoke, Wood...

SPECIFICATIONS Length: 14'9"/ 450 cm Width (4" waterline): 33.75"/ 86 cm Width (Gunwale): 35.75"/ 91 cm Depth (Center): 14.25"/ 36 cm Capacity: 850 lbs / 386 kg Sometimes, less is more. The compact edition of our Royalex 16’ Explorer embodies all the benefits of the original design. You’ll find it to be quite nimble in tighter waters and a spacious, stable solo canoe as well. GUNWALE STANDARD FEATURES FACTORY-INSTALLED OPTIONS Web Seats, Shaped Natural Ash Yoke, Polyethylene Handles Skid Plates Material: Royalex Shallow Vee Hull Moderate Rocker Web Seats, Shaped Natural Ash Yoke, Wood Handles...

SPECIFICATIONS Length: 16'5.25"/ 501 cm Width (4" waterline): 32.25"/ 82 cm Width (Gunwale): 34.5"/ 88 cm Width (4" waterline): 33"/ 84 cm Width (Gunwale): 34"/ 86 cm Depth (Center): 13.5"/ 34 cm Capacity: 800 lbs / 363 kg Material: Royalex Shallow Arch Hull Minimal Rocker Graceful and responsive, the 15’s compact length makes this canoe competent in tight waters yet seaworthy enough to provide peace of mind when the horizon gets distant. It is appropriate for both tandem and solo use, with modest weight and compact dimensions for easy handling on or off the water. Experience the canoe that started...

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. This hybrid composite “super” canoe is built for the long haul, and makes short work of it. Width (4" waterline): 32.75"/ 83 cm Width (Gunwale): 33"/ 86 cm Depth (Center): 14.5"/ 37 cm Capacity: 1250 lbs / 567 kg STANDARD FEATURES FACTORY-INSTALLED OPTIONS Sliding Cane Bucket Bow/Cane Bucket Stern Seats, Thwarts (2), Contoured Natural Ash Yoke, Adjustable Stern Footbrace, Wood Handles Skid Plates Sliding Cane Bucket Bow/Cane Bucket...

SPECIFICATIONS Length: 15' / 457 cm Width (4" waterline): 33"/ 84 cm Width (Gunwale): 33.5"/ 85 cm With all the downriver capability of its bigger sibling, the Legend 15 is better suited for tighter, more technical rivers and for switching between solo and tandem paddling. Capable of navigating class II-III rapids, it is nimble and responsive on rocky rivers and coastal bayous. GUNWALE STANDARD FEATURES FACTORY-INSTALLED OPTIONS Web Seats, Shaped Natural Ash Yoke, Wood Handles Skid Plates Web Seats, Shaped Natural Ash Yoke, Wood Handles Skid Plates Depth (Center): 14.5"/ 37 cm Capacity: 960 lbs...

DUCK HUNTER SPECIFICATIONS Length: 14'9"/ 450 cm Width (4" waterline): 33.75"/ 86 cm Width (Gunwale): 35.75"/ 91 cm The Duck Hunter 15 is better suited for mixed use as a compact tandem or spacious solo canoe than its larger sibling. With more than enough capacity for a set of waterfowl decoys or a full day’s catch, it is ideal for sportsmen navigating twisty, constricted waters. GUNWALE STANDARD FEATURES FACTORY-INSTALLED OPTIONS Stained Contoured Cane Bow/Cane Bucket Stern Seats, Stained Thwart, Stained Contoured Ash Yoke, Stained & Slotted Wood Gunwales, Stained Wood Handles Skid Plates Material:...

OUTRAGE SPECIFICATIONS Length: 12'/ 366 cm Width (4" waterline): 26.75"/ 68 cm Width (Gunwale): 25.5"/ 65 cm Depth (Center): 15.5"/ 39 cm Capacity: 425 lbs / 193 kg Soft chines, shallow arch hull, and extreme rocker combine to let the Outrage dance on the river. Immediate response and acceleration yield a high percentage of “made” moves for paddlers under 180 lbs. Durable Royalex construction resists and rebounds from the worst the river can throw your way. GUNWALE STANDARD FEATURES FACTORY-INSTALLED OPTIONS Thwarts (2), Polyethylene Handles Skid Plates, Ready To Go Outfitting, Ready To Go Upgrade...