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Explorer Ultralite
The Explorer Kevlar© 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 Kevlar / 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 Kevlar structure, and stained walnut trim for a visually stunning package. Inspired by the self-reliant lifestyle found deep in the Adirondacks and the Maine Woods of the Northeast and Canada, the “best all around” design of the canoe world gets a little better with the Explorer Ultralite.
| Gunwale | Avg Weight | Standard Outfitting | MSRP |
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Aluminum
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AluminumNEW for 2011 is the lightest aluminum gunwale ever deployed on a Mad River Canoe. Two part design accommodates hulls of varying thicknesses from Royalex to Composite while providing necessary stiffness to maintain hull shape. The aluminum gunwale is affixed to hull via rivets. 
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45 lbs/20 kg | Stained and contoured cane bow seat, Stained cane bucket stern seat, Stained and contoured portage yoke, Shaped walnut carry handles | $2869 |
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Wood
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WoodTo many, there's nothing as classic as wooden gunwales, or the proven workmanship of these on a Mad River hull. Crafted of native white ash specially selected for long, straight, tight grain providing strength, stiffness, and a touch of flex. Periodic maintenance required. * Image shows wood gunwale with composite hull. 
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48 lbs/22 kg | Stained and contoured cane bow seat, Stained cane bucket stern seat, Stained and contoured portage yoke, Shaped walnut carry handles | $3089 |
| Factory-Installed Options | Additional Cost |
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| Skid Plates | $250 |
* Price shown is suggested retail price, net not including taxes. Prices in your market may vary due to currency, VAT, and other taxes. Prices subject to change without notice.
Pros
- Predictable handling
- Can be padded in reverse for better trim with adult/child paddlers or solo paddler
- Slower than swede-form hull
Pros
- Most versatile hull cross section
- Highest final stability
- Superior rough water performance
- Better tracking
- Superior rigidity for increased hull efficiency
- Can be “tuned" (track: paddle straight up; maneuver: lean hull into turn)
- Wear concentrated at point of Vee
- Lower initial stability
- Slower than shallow arch in calm conditions
Pros
- Good balance between maneuverability and speed
- Most versatile keel line
- Reduced tracking than straight keel
- Reduced speed than straight keel
- Less maneuverable than highly rockered
Kevlar® Ultralite
Foam cored composite laminate is the lightest way to build structurally sound canoe hulls. Kevlar Ultralite is about 20% lighter than our Kevlar material. Foam is lighter than fabric and it does not absorb resin, reducing the resin weight contained in the hull. The foam core and series of foam ribs extending up the sides of the hull are all encapsulated between multiple layers of fabric on top and bottom and laminated via our custom resin infusion system. Though not as durable or impact-resistant as our original Kevlar lay-up, the Kevlar Ultralite is the lightest and stiffest lay-up, maximizing paddling efficiency and minimizing portage burden.
| Length | Width | Depth | Rocker | Capacity | |||||
| Gunwale | @4" Waterline | Maximum | @Center | @Bow | @Stern | @Bow | @stern | ||
| 16'3" 495 cm |
34.5" 88 cm |
33.25" 84 cm |
34.5" 88 cm |
14.5" 37 cm |
22.75" 58 cm |
21" 53 cm |
2.25" 6 cm |
2.25" 6 cm |
1100 lbs 499 kg |
