Selling an exceptionally rare, highly collectible 2000 Mad River Explorer 16-foot canoe in the sought-after Sand (Tan) color.

This boat features the legendary, discontinued Royalex (RX) layup. Royalex is no longer manufactured anywhere in the world and remains the absolute gold standard for river running and expedition paddling due to its incredible impact resistance, light weight, and structural shape-memory.

What Makes This Package Special (The "Unicorn" Setup):

• Mad River IQ Gunwale System: Features a built-in recessed channel along the top rails designed for modular accessories.
• Original Zip-In IQ Sprayshields / Spray Decks: Included are the original factory zip-in water diverters. This system zips directly into the gunwales, transforming the boat into a dry, covered expedition canoe capable of shedding heavy river waves, blocking spray, and keeping gear bone-dry in downpours.

Specs & Features:

• Model: Mad River Explorer 16 (Features the vintage, iconic "Confident Rabbit" logo graphics)
• Material: Royalex (RX)
• Length: 16 Feet
• Color: Sand / Tan
• Hull Design: Shallow-V bottom—offers an amazing balance of stability, tracking, and maneuvering for families, gear-heavy campers, or solo river runners.
• Seating: Original wood-framed woven seats in pristine, tight condition with no unraveling—ultra-comfortable, fast-drying, and highly sought-after by canoe purists.

Condition: Good to Excellent used condition. Normal light surface scratches ("river rash") on the bottom from standard paddling, but absolutely no deep gouges, no structural issues, and no exposed foam core. The vinyl outer skin is strong and has been stored properly away from UV sunlight. The IQ zipper tracks have been cleaned, freshly lubricated, and function smoothly.