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Explorer Ultralite

by  Mad River
16' 3"
Length
34.5"
Width (in)
48
Weight (lb)
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Explorer Ultralite Description

The Explorer Ultralite rounds out the classic Explorer series with a canoe that not only embodies the iconic Explorer design, but also incorporates new, light-weight technology for an impressive combination of speed, glide, responsiveness, capacity and seaworthiness. The aramid hybrid / foam core combination yields higher mileage per forward stroke and easy handling off the river for an amazingly rewarding, low-stress canoeing experience.

Aesthetic features include the trademark bunny raised on the interior floor, a clear gel coat showcasing the cored aramid structure, and stained walnut trim or lightweight aluminum for a visually stunning package. Inspired by the self-reliant lifestyle found deep in the Adirondacks and the Maine Woods of the Northeast and across Canada, the “best all around” design of the canoe world gets a little better with the Explorer Ultralite.

Explorer Ultralite Specs and Features

  • Structure: Rigid / Hard Shell
  • Seating Configuration: Solo, Tandem
  • Ideal Paddler Size: Average Adult, Larger Adult
  • Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate
  • Ideal Paddler Size: Average Adult, Larger Adult
  • Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate

Additional Attributes

  • Shallow Vee
  • Moderate Rocker
  • Side Profile: Flared
  • Stained Contoured Cane Bow/Cane Bucket Stern Seats
  • Stained Contoured Ash Yoke
  • Stained Wood Handles

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5

I enjoy my Mad River Canoe…

Submitted by: paddler235201 on 7/27/2013
I enjoy my Mad River Canoe (LT16). As an avid fisherman and amateur outdoorsman, I enjoy the peace and serenity of nature. These canoes allow me to get into tight channels and explore those creeks and winding channels and bogs that a normal motor boat cannot traverse. Fish love to hide and the Mad River canoes allow you to seek and find these friends of the fin... because the last thing you want that perch, Walleye, bluegill, bass, or salmon to see is the familiar v shaped hull of a Mad River canoe overhead before he strikes your lure.
Many happy adventures await you, so get out there and launch a Mad River Canoe right now, whatcha waiting for???
5

As an…

Submitted by: paddler234967 on 4/24/2013
As an explorer/adventurer/writer, the Mad River Explorer has saved my life many times. It is un-sinkable, insulated with a foam core for cold water, and pretty with the blond ash gunnels. I studied for months before buying her, getting the right rocker and this one went on many ocean, white-water, back-creek adventures without fail. This is one tough canoe I could sell all day long.
5

This is a great all around…

Submitted by: raoulduke101 on 8/31/2012
This is a great all around canoe, especially if you plan to paddle on rivers with any sort of rapids. I have had the 16 LT for about 4 months now and have primarily used it on Texas rivers with Class 1 and 2 rapids with lots of flat water in between.

This design strikes a perfect balance between maneuverability, stability, and tracking. It's got enough rocker to execute turns in rapids, yet with decent paddling skills it will cruise nicely on flat water. It's just as stable as other canoes in this class, such as the Old Town Discovery, but is much more nimble in tight areas and rapids. Obviously the extra rocker (which makes it more maneuverable) makes paddling in a straight line a bit more difficult, but I find it is easy to keep tracking straight with minimal "J" strokes.

If you were looking to buy a canoe for flat water only, then you might consider something with less rocker. If you plan to do a little bit of everything, this is an excellent canoe. It's great for loading up with gear, kids, and dogs for a day on the river.

Explorer Ultralite
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