I have gone by myself and with some weight in the front end is great for getting around. The weight is a big issue but the boat it self has no flex. It's most unstable canoe I've ever had, rides high and acts like a sail in the wind because of the lack of keel. I've used my Adventure 14 canoe for 3 years now and I'm very happy with it. Login/Register access is temporary disabled. Tracking is good solo with a little weight in front ie. The Mad River is an excellent river for you to discover the great outdoors by canoe or kayak and is home to various wildlife, including nesting Bald Eagles, on the upper and lower stretches. Use offer code RAPIDSHIP20 in cart. It is faster and tracks a little better than its counterpart, the Old Town Saranac 146. I like it pretty well, and especially for the price. Google search Mad River Adventures for more details regarding products, trips and pricing. I've gone on long trips with buddies, and long trips with a dog, and ever mammal that has been in the canoe for any length of time loves it (and usually ends up thinking of getting one). The water is clear enough to see the river bottom, even amidst her variable current. There is little worry about capsizing in calm conditions with the Adventure's wide, flat hull. This boat is nice for flatwater ponds and mild rivers. The Mad River is also Ohio's #1 trout fishing body of water. We've hit some waves that were 1-2 feet head on and never taken on water. superlinear polyethylene which provides high durability at a low price. I am used to a canoe that I can carry with one hand, like the light 16 ft. Grumman aluminum canoes they used to make. My brother and I are both right at 6 foot and 240 or 250, and with both of us, plus a cooler that was honestly too big, and fishing gear, and my 80 ish pound nephew, we did struggle to get our balance at first and definitely rode low in the water, but it only rolls so far before it gets quite difficult to roll it further. Never have tipped it over. Padded carrying handles are also a welcome addition. there canoes. I am tickled to death with it. I have a lot of experience with aluminum canoes of old, but this is the 1st composite I have owned. My wife in the front and me in the back, two kids on the middle seat and even put my youngest on a small stadium seat on the floor in front of me. As a solo canoeist I have found it to track fine even on windy days. A good B+. I decided to downsize a few years ago to a canoe. The lake was very choppy to begin with (about 20-25mph winds). As to stability, you do have to keep in mind the difference between canoes and Canadians. Had this canoe for a couple of months now. The 14' Adventurer is more affordable yet as versatile as all but the Bell, and much more comfortable to paddle. The composite material does make it a heavier canoe but I expected that and appreciate the sturdiness and stability. Searched online for canoes for a few weeks before purchasing a Pelican 15.5ft canoe. The secondary stability does seem to make up for it some. 1999-2023 Oak Orchard Canoe, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Fantastic. My oldest son, 17, and I carry it easily. I solo'd it sitting in the middle bench seat. I did a lot or research before buying this canoe, and found a few reviews saying the boat was "tippy". Or even Adirondack guide boats that you could carry around with a yoke, but this Adventure 14 is much too cumbersome to carry around with other than being towed on wheels. seat pad, #8025261. When solo I fish from it. small cooler works for me. Were able to keep up enough speed to avoid being swept around or beached on sandbars. Adventure 14' The Adventure 14 from Mad River Canoe provides smooth, stable paddling and safety at a price that appeals to both the entry-level paddler and those looking for a second family canoe. The tumblehome allows fore and aft paddlers to use a long kayak paddle. Celebrating a 40 year journey of excellence. Forget an overnight campout with a lot of gear. The manual specifically states "store it upside down on blocks or sawhorses." Still looks great. After 4 years, I'm still in love with my Mad River. I really like the backrests. One half inch thick. The plastic seems really durable too. It's not too hard/heavy for 2 adults to hoist onto a roof rack. I have been out solo and with my brother and one of his kids. The 16 would be much better at carrying more gear if you wanted to do any extended tripping though. Later on, the wind calmed down and the canoe handled just as well in the conditions. I've used it in lakes and rivers across the country. The plastic seems pretty strong as we bounced off some rocks on our trip. My only complaint about this canoe is the formed floor and middle seat make it difficult to float with a large sized cooler for overnight trips, but I've learned how to make due. The multi-chine shallow arch hull design provides smooth tracking and comforting stability and is constructed with polyethylene for superior durability. Bought from Joe's Sports for 625.00. Weight Capacity (lbs) 875 pounds, Your email address will not be published. I decided it must be tippy due to the fact I had no weight in the front. The seats are awesome I can fish for hours in comfort. Tracking is exceptional. I use a Kayak paddle. Stability is great. We absolutely love the little Adventure 14! I first brought my little brother out and it was great. Your domain registration is pending. Sitting out bottom down on black asphalt in the hot sun all day long? I can say this is a great unit, also have apex 100 & trail blazer 100 from Dicks, we wanted 2 seats & Dicks price was 379. Also didn't get a chance to use the rod holders but they don't seem deep enough. I have been out in it 10 to 15 times, solo, with a friend and also with the wife and 2 small kids. Needs a couple of holes drilled in molded seats pieces for tie downs. . Class 3 are considered "Moderately difficult". The versatile canoe choice for getting started; great for sportsmen, families or as a second canoe, the Adventure 16 is an amazing value. The next outing I was with my husband, I sat in the back again at 235 lb and my husband said in the front at 325 lb and this was totally frightening we were both afraid to move it was so Tippy. I am 5ft 4in and have a 4x4 car which is tall so the way to handle the canoe is to turn it upside down and put it on your back like a turtle, then you can ease it onto the roof. I didn't really feel like paying an extra $200 for only two extra feet anyway. Be sure to secure the straps before loading on your vehicle or they will flop around on top of your vehicle which to me was a major annoyance. It seemed a little "tippy" at first but most new canoes fill this way to me for the first bit. I would definitely recommend this canoe to a family that is on a budget, but loves family outings. I have a 11 year old son that sits in the middle seat and he is constantly moving around in the canoe, putting his feet over the side, wild casting for fish everything a 11 year old is suppose to do at that age. Never fished in it but it has built in outriggers on the inside. Also went out in a calm lake with 200 Lb man in the front, 200 Lbs man in the middle + deep cycle battery, and 190 Lb man in the back with one of those red Colman that hold 54 beers full of ice and beer. ", I rate it an 8 as it could use some better rod holders (if that is even what those holes in front of the seats are) and a built in cooler might be nice, no? So, regardless of the numbers, paddling skills or the ability to steer your boat on a river that is moving you, is always recommended, and for some trips, required, on the lower Mad River. At a big discount and with it on sale, I scored the canoe for $375!! It also holds a lot of weight, we had 3 guys and gear and it handled well. It was worth driving 2 hours to get it. Overall I would buy again but now I'm looking for a one person kayak. I originally wanted the 16 foot for more room, but we had sold out of them and hadn't received anymore and later learned we wouldn't be getting any more this year. Bring a friend, your sister or father. Fished out of it with no problems, never had too much of a problem with it tipping. The horizontal bar swings 360 degrees that is the genius of this device. I wanted a canoe that could take a beating and still survive. Of course, as it is a 14' boat, you're not going to be getting all that much gear in for extended trips (short ones would be easy), but day trips are a blast. After many hours of research we decided to buy a Passage 14 from Dicks Sporting Goods (the pared down version of the Adventure 14). Coupon Code: RAPIDSHIP20. Extended decks offer protection from sun and spray. The Mad River's CFS, cubic feet per second, measures time in a volume of flow, averages around 400. But my Saranac has held up to quite the beating. But, I really like the length of the canoe - it's easy to put in the back of my pickup with the tailgate down. Not as tippy and not as agile, nimble, maneuverable or fast either. Has a bit more room and fills the void we had for 2 up! He is a bigger fellow, 6'2" and about 280 pounds. It's made a world of difference for me. A little heavy, but my son and I can put it in the bed of my truck easily. And having a middle seat makes it valuable for families. That is why I am rating it high. It's two steel bars that look like a "t" when mounted. The weight issue of lifting it on and off my mini-van was solved when a friend of mine welded a few bit's on to my trailer and now I can load up the trailer paddles gear cooler etc and go any where to paddle easy load and unload. We were totally taken off-guard, however, at the tippiness of this little boat. I've had no trouble loading and unloading it, or carrying it myself short distances. The Mad River Canoe Adventure 14 has surpassed all my expectations. We've taken a few river trips on the Ohio and a couple others. The seat backs are also a nice feature, along with the built-in middle seat/console. My wife and son and I all were able to sit comfortably and enjoy a casual fishing/fun paddle around the river. This has been one of our best purchases for quite some time! I don't know where the tippy impression came from, with the first review--this thing was incredibly stable--maybe they weren't used to the secondary stability (it is somewhat like a kayak on the bottom). Add Discovery 119 Canoe to Compare I bought a Passage 14 about a week ago, I had read all the reviews and I noticed some people think it is tippy. The useless back rests make it impossible to sit any other way than forward facing. Theres even a center seat. This is the single biggest con to me. If you are using an anchor, there are not many options to tie onto which is why I installed the cleat. Any canoe or kayak is "tippy" to some degree, but I've had a 50 lb dog and a 2 year old moving all about in this thing (my wife was also in the canoe) and it was a great platform to paddle and fish from. The first and only time I took it out was by myself which I wouldn't have done except for the fact that my family won't ride in it yet although I think I'll bring them around before long. TopKayaker Mad River Center Seat Pad Kit [CNF-9800901-KIT (3D3)] - Outfit your canoe the way it is planned to be. I have the Adventure 14 and I really like the handling and stability of it. Mad River Canoe Adventure Series *MSRP: $899 USD / $1,139 CAD *Prices shown are suggested U.S. and Canadian Dollar retail prices, net not including taxes. I was knocked into the river while the canoe bounced off the concrete ramp like a rubber ball. Timeless and Rugged. And it's a great rig! I have owned my Adventure 14 for 6 month now, and it was one of the best purchases I've ever made. The canoe never felt tippy. If you don't like tippy, go buy an old barge! I have sat solo in the back of the boat, which some people have said it was a problem for them, and had no problems even when boat wakes toss me a little bit. I would recommend it to anyone. Offer valid while supplies last! Would recommend to a friend looking to buy one. The T-Formex Remake. I just would not recommend taking out alone. I think I have have found a way to one-mandedly get that heavy canoe off and back on the top of my jeep. It's a great canoe for the slow rivers and lakes but on rough waters it is not the right canoe. Absolutely. Helps to place some weight in the front when solo. Perfect for flat water tracks well. The boat is very stable and turns on a dime. Then go ahead and strap on the adventure 14 with whatever method works best for your vehicle. Good job Mad River keep making great canoes and kayaks. Steers with ease, and moves easy in flatwater, slower against a current. . Its unique multi-chine hull design provides excellent stability, rigidity and tracking. I bought the Passage 14 (which is the same virtually as the Adventure) on clearance at Dicks for under 300 with some bargaining. I must admit I had thoughts of selling or returning it to the store after my first voyage, but after I thought about it I didn't want to give up on it. I had been looking at both and had heard they were really good canoes and the price was pretty fair. This was a short ride (45 minutes) but we all had a blast and really had no issues with stability. A petty gripe that the seat backs, handles, pouches and good construction more than make up for. . REI Adventures; Classes & Events; Expert Advice; Uncommon Path; Membership; Shop. This is a great purchase for the price and for a family that wants a starter canoe. Me and a friend of mine were able to swing it around and over a fallen tree that other people were having to jump out and drag the canoe over without themselves in it. A truly versatile canoe choice, the Mad River Adventure 14 makes a great paddling choice for sportsmen or families. We'll get back to you soon. We were looking for an all around recreational family canoe that was affordable and durable and tracked reasonably well. I bought my Adventure 14 used in June, 2020, and have taken it out multiple times since (but not at all in '21). After some research I purchased a single person canoe loader that mounts to your trailer hitch. If you are looking for an adventure and want to test your paddling skills, there are 2 Class 1 rapids on the 8 mile trip, which we have noted as The Rock Garden and The Washboard Rapids. This is a great canoe. The boat is a little heavy to carry around by myself, but I can manage if I have to. Also have a 30 Lb electric and that works very well too. I probably have to work on balancing out the weight better but when you only have yourself and a few cameras and some water there's little you can do to balance out having 200+ in the back and almost nothing in the front. He's about 70 lbs and should help weigh down the front of the canoe. Bought this Mad River last year before Labor Day. The seat backs and cup holders are always nice and was a big plus for the 20 mile paddle. Comes with push rivets! 5 people found this helpful Helpful Report abuse nate Great canoe for beginers Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2014 Please pardon our media sites, as we are making updates for the new season. *Prices shown are suggested U.S. and Canadian Dollar retail prices, net not including taxes. All in all we're very pleased with our decision so far. After using it for the past couple of years, I couldn't be any happier with it. Its unique multi-chine hull design provides excellent stability, rigidity and tracking. Did Ok until a burst of wind lifted the canoe off the explorer and on top of me. Took it on a 3 night down the James River. A little heavy to lift on top of our car, but very comfortable and esay to keep on course. We usually turn straight into them though to avoid finding out. I think for the money it is a very good canoe. I took the Mad River down Etowah Falls (Class IV) smooth as silk using this technique. It is easy for me to carry around by myself and get on top of a SUV. I bought the Adventure 14 for fishing. I wanted a sail kit for it so I contacted Mad River. It tracks very nicely, and is stable in even the roughest of wakes with 2 adults, a ten year old, and 2 chihuahuas! You can change your cookie settings through your browser. I have had this canoe for a little over a year now. Have taken out on local lakes and is easy to handle. The Mad River has a long and extensive history, dating back to it's flow from ancient icebergs and its spring fed beginnings, just north of Bellfontaine. Major pluses Comfortable molded Seats, adjustable well positioned seat backs, middle seat for tackle box, soft carrying handles, canoe tracking (thanks to two longitudinal grooves on floor of boat), tying off an anchor from soft handle (center line of boat so no rocking), elliptical canoe cross section so hands dont scrape on side while paddling, Stability (drove right through white caps, motorized boat wakes didnt phase us). 18 inches by 9 inches. I love it, I take my 3 sons fishing in it, (tippy, if 3 young boys have yet to tip us all out of this boat, how does one guy manage to do it?). Still, two people can handle it well enough. A flatwater touring canoe it is. Now I have an extra one in case anything ever happens to either one of them. It is a great canoe for the price. I was so impressed I bought the Synergy 12 for solo trips. The Adventure 16 Square stern canoe from Mad River provides smooth, stable paddling performance Love this canoe, and would recommend it to anyone! Comfortable, roomey, stable and light. Just recently we went to Paddle at the point in Downtown Pittsburgh (Breaking a World Record) and saw a Mad River 14ft Adventure. I brought my dad, my younger brother and my dog. I fish the Fla. intercostal bays and I added 40 lb of weights in a heavy duty carry on bag giving me great control. Number of Paddlers 3 I like the seats a lot. The next day I called Mad River and told them one of the handles was broken. The key is, if you are going solo, right before you get to anything tricky is get your knees on the floor right behind the middle seat. Plus, it fits between the racks on the van. Packed with features like comfortable, padded molded seats with adjustable backrests, standard center seat and plenty of space to store drinks, coolers, and cargo, this low-maintenance canoe is perfect for busy paddlers on-the-go. In one, the situation was extremely stable and in the other I was afraid to move one inch. We could not get near the fish with that bright noisy thing! Two molded padded seats with adjustable backrest, Width: 33 gunwale; 34 at 4 waterline; 37 at widest, Depth: 14 ½ at center; 21 at bow; 18 at stern. I found this canoe to be very tippy if you take it out by yourself. Do Not Sell Or Share My Personal Information. I've been using the boat for fishing and have no problem casting from the boat. Add Next Canoe to Compare Top Rated. With two people is cruises right along. Add to compare. I searched the area Sporting good stores and found one at Dicks Sporting Goods. It is actually built by Wilderness Systems for Mad River. We bought this boat in the spring and have had it out several times with no problem tipping what so ever. No comparison (although this thing is not really fast by any means like a kayak). 2003 Mad River Canoe Adventure 14 RX 2003 Mad River Canoe Adventure 16 TT 2003 Mad River Canoe Borealis Express KX 2003 Mad River Canoe Explorer 14 TT 2003 Mad River Canoe Explorer 15 RX 2003 Mad River Canoe Explorer 16 KX 2003 Mad River Canoe . Featuring a Multi-Chine Shallow Arch Hull with Minimal Rocker, the Adventure 14 provides a stable ride . We encountered a barge and when many got off the river we decided to take on the 4' waves head on and this thing conquered them it was a blast. Although I do not have more than a handful of trips in this canoe, I can honestly say that I really like it. I have had this canoe for over a year and haven't had any problems with it. We managed to pack sleeping bags, an air mattress, tent, camping chairs, cooler, fishing poles and tackle, and all of our camping gear with no problem. Use the part # shown in the schematic to locate the correct part. It works very well on swift moving rivers. Use #madrivercanoes. Handles nicely, very stable compared to standard canoes and very durable. All the performance of the Adventure 16, with added stability and ease of handling on and off the water. I've paddled The Mad River Adventure on 3-4 occasions. Back rivet holes are approximately 9 inches on center. The only real thing I would think about to tell Mad River about would be to put some form of a grab handle at the center of gravity for those who paddle by themselves to lift and carry easier. We haven't had the chance to take it out in anything but very nice weather, so I won't be able to comment about anything other than some power boat wakes (which it handled deftly and easily). I sold the Pelican and got the Mad River Adventure. I bought this canoe off eBay. not owning it. I've had this canoe for a couple of years and taken it on slow rivers, slightly rough rivers and lakes. I'm not taking a canoe like this on those.go buy a canoe made for that. I must be missing something on others who review a canoe and rate it poorly because it's "tippy". One word describes this canoe; AWESOME. The stability is excellent even going through heavy power boat territory with the waves trying to knock us out the Adventure 14 won that battle. It's only Tippy if you have your weight distribution wrong! MAD RIVER Adventure 14 Canoe 2.5 2 Reviews - + $599.88 Add to Cart Model # 16030710 Mfg # 9670145104 Truck Freight Overview A durable, comfortable and low maintenance canoe for family, fishing and fun! I'm 6'3" so it's a little tight but we love it and the price is good, weight don't bother us as we both carry it to the water! He can hop in too! Overall the canoe is great. Average It is a plow in the water and for the race it was a huge handicap but is great for recreation. I stood up, just for fun, no problem, not scary at all. Minus It is difficult for front paddler to turn around and grab stuff behind him. Get yourself an extra ratchet strap or clip strap to hold one end of the canoe on the swivel bar. It tracks well and turns easily. Since I have purchased mine, 4 of my buddies have bought one as well. Great for the backwaters and the swift currents downstream of the the Chattahoochee River. Plenty of room to store gear, coolers, fishing or basic camping equipment too. The multi-chine shallow arch hull design provides smooth tracking and comforting stability and is constructed with polyethylene for superior durability. AWESOME CANOE!! This affordable, low maintenance canoe doesn't lack for comfort and features to meet the price tag. I mostly use it solo, whether fishing or for leisure, so I have outfitted it with many extras. We have used for exploring creeks and it just seems to be able to get into very tight spaces. Ok enough about that and now about the canoe. 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