Mad River Canoe and Jim Henry’s original and timeless design meets state-of-the-art composite materials. Its new lightweight Kevlar/foam core layup adds enhanced acceleration capabilities and paddling efficiency to the impressive responsiveness and seaworthiness of the original Malecite design. Paddle solo or tandem on flatwater with the ability to handle tight, twisty waterways with confidence and style.
Mad River Canoe Malecite Ultralite Specs
Length: 16’5″
Width: 34.5″
Materials: Kevlar/Foam core
Weight: 43 lbs
Max capacity: 850 lbs
MSRP: $2,889 USD
This article originally appeared in Canoeroots & Family Camping, Summer/Fall 2011. Download our freeiPad/iPhone/iPod Touch App or Android App or read it here.
