Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: Mad River Canoe ID
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Elgin |
Thank you all so much! |
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Elgin |
Other than the width being at 30", those specs the guy has listed for the Whistler seem to match up. I found a post where someone mentioned the Typhoon was over 18', so if that was correct, then it does seem like this is a Whistler. |
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Elgin |
The stern reminds me of the Blackhawk Zephyr (where it sticks out further at the bottom). Definitely an interesting canoe. |
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cowdoc |
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kona |
This pdf shows which hulls were produced when: link |
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Elgin |
Knew Hans had Sawyer catalogs, but that would be amazing if he has the right Mad River one too! Fingers crossed! |
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kona |
https://myccr.com/phpbbforum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=12488&start=0 https://forums.paddling.com/discussion/1545507/1990-mrc-whistler-17-4-kevlar-hybrid |
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HansSolo |
Elgin: "That could be it then. Yeah, can't find any pics of the Whistler. How's this? Hans Solo |
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Elgin |
It's just over 17' long, 34" wide, and just over 11" deep. Haven't weighed it yet. I can carry it myself, but it's not one I'd want to portage for too far. Both seats are on sliders to adjust forward and backward (one of the wooden rails on the stern seat is broke, so I need to make a new one). Wood is rough, but I think with some sanding, and oiling, it would be ready to roll. Got it for $175. |
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Elgin |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Whistler specs retrieved from a 1988 Canoe Buyer's Guide. Length: 17'2" Width: 34" gunwale/ 30 1/2" waterline Depth: 16 1/2"/13"/13" Weight: 70lb proprietary/49 lbs fiberglass cloth Usage: Touring Retail price: $889.00 (proprietary layup) $1,549.00 (fiberglass cloth) Hull configuration: moderate rocker/asymmetrical/shallow arch/flare -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Curious what the proprietary layup is. 49 lbs sounds way too light for fiberglass, and mine is definitely closer to the 70 lbs weight. |