The Mad River Canoe Expedition 186cx Limited Edition - exquisitely blending natural and space age materials - is the ultimate expression of Mad River Canoe's "high technology meets high craftmanship" tradition.
Hand-crafted in carefully designed fabrics of carbon/Kevlar and carbon fibre, used in conjunction with undirectional carbon and a foam core, this 564cm super-tripping canoe does not sacrifice stiffness, impact resistance, or performance - all while weighing in at a remarkable 21kg.
With only 50 hand-crafted and individually numbered canoes being made worldwide, you’ll want to get you hands on this one before the chance is gone.
Features Mad River's signature shallow V-shaped hull, a swedeform asymmetric profile for maximum paddling efficiency and speed, complemented by significant flare above the waterline for dryness and lift. Additional design enhancements include a filigree deck detail that reduces weight and ensures faster drainage, a tripping thwart for added structural support and stiffness, and a lighter slotted gunwale system.
The most salient enhancement is the sliding bow seat, allowing you to trim the boat with varying load and paddlers for the most effective and efficient performance in varied conditions. Able to carry substantial gear while maintaining a rapid pace, the Expedition also excels as a comfortable, yet high performance, cruising hull when unburdened.
The one last detail that makes the Expedition truly unique: the iconic Mad River Canoe bunny logo is embossed in the hull, visible between the yoke and the stern seat.
Features:
- V-shaped, swedeform asymmetric hull
- Custom slotted gunwale system
- Bow (sliding) and stern cane bucket seats
- Contoured portage yoke
- Stern footbrace system
- Stainless steel, corrosion-resistant hardware
- Construction
- Vinylester Resin for added impact resistance
- Carbon/Kevlar fabric delivers both stiffness and durability
- Foam core adds additional stiffness
- Fiberglass surface layer provides abrasion resistance and protects the carbon and carbon/Kevlar fabrics from wear
- Clear Gel Coat seals and adds luster to the finish
Specifications:
- Length: 18'6" / 564 cm
- Gunwale Width: 34" / 86 cm
- Width at 4" Waterline: 34" / 79 cm
- Maximum Width: 34" / 86 cm
- Depth at Center: 14.5" / 37 cm
- Depth at Bow: 20.5" / 52 cm
- Depth at Stern: 18.8" /48 cm
- Bow Rocker: 2.25" / 6 cm
- Stern Rocker: 1.25" / 3 cm
- Capacity: 1250 lbs / 568 kg
- Weight: 45 lbs / 21 kg