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Mad River Adventure 14 Canoe

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Mad River® Adventure 14 provides stable paddling performance for both the entry-level paddler and those looking for a reliable family canoe.

Design is well-suited to a casual family paddle trip around the lake, early morning fishing or even an overnight trip
Multi-chine hull design delivers stability, rigidity and excellent tracking; shorter hull length means easier handling and transport
Extended decks offer protection from sun and spray while a rolled gunwale provides extra rigidity
Adjustable comfort seating system on bow and stearn seats use contoured EVA foam for increased comfort and grip
Center bench seat adds seating for a third paddler
Rotomolded from the same durable material as Wilderness Systems kayaks, Gen2™ high-density polyethylene
Gen2 high-density polyethylene construction offers performance, rugged durability and affordability
Design features generous tumblehome which allows canoe to be paddled easily with standard canoe paddles or longer kayak paddles (230cm +)
Multiple beverage holders and storage trays are included for paddler comfort

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Mad River Adventure 14 Canoe Customer Reviews

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Mad River Adventure 14 Canoe

4.9

(based on 13 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Rugged (11)
Cleans easily (8)
Dries easily (8)
Waterproof (7)
Lightweight (4)

Cons

Heavy (5)

Best Uses

Day trip (11)
Flat waters (11)
Rivers (6)
Kayak camping (5)

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Apr

2013

5.0

Love my Mad River!!

By Ellen Schultz

from Idaho

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Cleans Easily
Dries Easily
Durable
Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Kayak Camping
Rivers

Comments about Mad River Adventure 14 Canoe:

My husband, 8 year daughter, and 2 year old son and I Just recently used it paddling across a reservoir to a hot springs. It was perfect! The seats with the back rest are so comfortable. Plenty of extra room for a dry sac or fishing gear. Not tippy like I thought it might be..especially with a 2 and 8 year old on board. Planning on taking it on a slow moving river next. Have already recommended this canoe to friends and family. Very happy with my purchase!

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Jun

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Mad River - Easy Lake

By teds787

from Austin, TX

About Me Beginner

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Pros

Easy of use

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Kayak Camping

Comments about Mad River Adventure 14 Canoe:

We've used the Mad River canoe several times in the month that we've had it. It propels and steers easily. It's easy to load and unload from the rack on my pickup. The backrests are AWESOME!! My girlfriend and I (and puppy-dog too) can comfortably do a 3-4 hour canoe trip thanks to the backrests. The Mad River was an excellent purchase.

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Apr

2010

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best fishing canoe ever

By Peter the Fisherman

from Austin, Tx

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Cleans Easily
Dries Easily
Lightweight
Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Kayak Camping

Comments about Mad River Adventure 14 Canoe:

I have used this canoe for both recreational and fishing, particularly the Texas bay system, including Matagorda Bay and Barroom bay and the Intracoastal Waterway. Lots of storage area. Nice built in rod holders. And well thought out back rests--believe me that makes a difference after a long day of paddling and fishing. I would recommend this canoe to anyone, beginner or advanced.

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Mar

2010

(29 of 29 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I love this canoe

By jjbutler74

from Atlanta, GA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Rugged
Versatile

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Kayak Camping
Rapids Paddling
Rivers

Comments about Mad River Adventure 14 Canoe:

It is as rugged as they come, I've hit and scraped this boat on about every river rock in north Georgia with nothing more to show for it than (lots) of cosmetic scratches.

It's versatile. I've been fishing in calm lakes to canoeing down Class I-III rapids with no problems. I've heard some folks say this is a good canoe for calm rivers but stay out of the rapids. Baloney, this canoe loves moderate whitewater. The key is, if you are going solo, right before you get to anything tricky is get your knees on the floor right behind the middle seat. This way you can lower your center of gravity if needed, you can oar with more power and you can even maneuver the boat slightly with your legs. I took the Mad River down Etowah Falls (Class IV) smooth as silk using this technique.

And the boat is comfortable, the seats are the reason my wife let me get this boat, and they delivered as promised. I've taken the whole family down the Metro Hooch, me in back, the wife up front and my two little girls in the middle. I've gone on long trips with buddies, and long trips with a dog, and ever mammal that has been in the canoe for any length of time loves it (and usually ends up thinking of getting one).

If it sank today – I'd go out and buy the same boat tomorrow.

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Sep

2009

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Pleasant Surprise

By Beefygolf

from Charlotte NC

About Me Beginner

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Pros

Cleans Easily
Dries Easily
Good Waterproofing
Rugged

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Rivers

Comments about Mad River Adventure 14 Canoe:

We bought this canoe for myself(60 yr old 6ft3inches and 300 lbs) my wife 5ft3 and 120 lbs and my son 7yr old 4ft3 and 70lbs.
With me in the rear son in middle seat and wife in front.. it is well balanced and showed a lot of stability.
Our first outing was a bit nerve racking as it was more than 20 yrs since I'd paddled and the first time for my wife and son.We spent 2 hours on Lake Wylie and had great fun. My son fishing from middle seat appreciated`the stability.
We did wobble sometimes when my wife shifted her weight, but there was no spill !!
Next outing the following week was down at Edisto Beach in the St Helena Sound.
We paddled up Big Bay Creek and wash from power boats was not a problem. We gained more confidence and think its a great addition to our lives.Paddling for me in the rear with a back rest is very comfortable.. I use a kayak paddle and was surprised at the turn of speed and manouvrability.
Later we took it out to sea, in modest conditions it was fine. I don't know yet what it's like to launch in waves. we will see !!!
However I heartily endorse this canoe its a fun boat with room to fish and carry enough day gear.. very pleased and when this one wears out would consider the 16ft version..

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Aug

2009

(10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Ecellent canoe for Families

By AZpaddler

from Lincoln City OR

About Me Recreational

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Pros

Excellent for day trips
Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters

Comments about Mad River Adventure 14 Canoe:

This canoe is excellent for day trips on flat water. The seat make paddling all day a breeze.
Things to know before you buy.
It is heavy and there is no yoke. Makes putting it on the car (solo) a challenge.

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Feb

2009

(14 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

hellyeah

By pistols

from Redwood Falls, MN

About Me Recreational

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Pros

Cleans Easily
Dries Easily
Good Waterproofing
Lightweight
Rugged

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Rivers

Comments about Mad River Adventure 14 Canoe:

my buddy and I both bought the same canoes. We used them for a 2 day trip. went well. We did 40 mile in a day. very comfortable kick back and relax. we had a normal canoe go with they complained about they're backs. can fit small 20 can cooler, a normal 48 can cooler, a large dry bag on top and plenty of room for 2. If I had to buy another canoe I would buy the longer 16 foot for what I do. I just do big river trips. the only bad thing is that the adventure canoes aren't the lightest. thats the only bad thing. Best bang for your [$]. [*]yeah!

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Feb

2009

(13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great First Canoe

By BajaBum

from Minnesota

About Me Recreational

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Pros

Dries Easily
Good Waterproofing
Rugged

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Rivers

Comments about Mad River Adventure 14 Canoe:

Bought this canoe after relocating to MN and being a first timer, love it. Tracks well and easy to guide. I use my kayak paddle and utilize the middle seat for solo trips. Has enough room for a two day trip down the St. Croix, able to use the back seat when the front is loaded down. This isn't the lightest canoe, but still a great buy overall.

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Oct

2008

(18 of 18 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Nice family canoe

By jcpegg

from NC

About Me Recreational

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Pros

Cleans Easily
Dries Easily
Good Waterproofing

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters

Comments about Mad River Adventure 14 Canoe:

I was looking for a canoe that would work well for fishing alone but also for taking the family (wife and 2 year old) on lake and river trips. I was very nervous about purchasing one without trying it out and thought that I would have to try more than a few canoes before finding one that would work for me solo (at 6'2, 300 lbs). While the rear seat obviously didn't work solo, the middle seat was perfect. The canoe sat almost flat and felt very stable. With my wife in the front and 2 year old in the middle it was just as stable, as long as my wife was not paddling (she likes to lean over to get her paddle in the water). I'm very happy with this canoe and looking forward to getting lots of use from it.