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Explorer LT 16 in Outside Magazine
Jun 28, 2010
Mad River Explorer LT 16Gear Category: Canoes
$1695
$1695
by B. Broudy, S. Moulton, and G. Schaffer
The
greatest thing about canoes like the Explorer LT is their versatility.
There's enough room (1,100 pounds of capacity) to tool around with
dogs, lunch, and kids—or pack up camping supplies and head out for a
week. And because it has a moderate amount of rocker and is made out of
tough, resilient Royalex, it's still maneuverable and durable enough to
handle mellow whitewater. The only difference between this boat and the
classic Explorer design is...seven pounds. The "LT" stands for light,
and while it's not quite as burly as the regular Royalex version, it's
a bit easier to lug around. 16', 65 lbs; madrivercanoe.com
Stability: 4.4
Maneuverability: 3.5