Gunwales & Weight

IQ
 


Aluminum gunwale with dual internal channels to allow repositioning of seats and installation (and removal) of modular accessories. Hidden fasteners for clean sleek appearance and nothing to snag your hand on. Moderately light and very stiff to maximize hull efficiency. Minimal maintenance.

IQ2
 


Vinyl gunwale version of the IQ. Features same two internal channels as original IQ and provides same capabilities except for movable seats. Moderate to heavy weight with moderate stiffness with internal aluminum “L” insert. Maintenance free.

Wood



To many, there’s nothing like a wood gunwaled canoe and Mad River’s always been known for the quality workmanship in our wood gunwales. Crafted of native white ash specially selected for long, straight, tight grain providing strength, stiffness, and a touch of flex. periodic maintenance required. Choice of natural or dark walnut finish.

Aluminum for Royalex



Slightly “beefier” than our aluminum rail for composite canoes. Designed to minimize weight and maximize efficiency in select cruising Royalex canoes such as the Reflection. Light to moderate in weight and high stiffness. Minimal maintenance.



Aluminum for Composite



Specifically engineered for Kevlar composite canoes for lightest weight and maximum stiffness for efficiency. proprietary design captures and hides rough edges of fasteners. Light weight with minimal maintenance.

Gunwale availability chart(click to enlarge)