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Mad River Canoe Malecite Ultralite Touring Canoe

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Colors*:

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The sleek, fast-traveling Malecite has lost a few pounds and gained a few knots, merging one of our most time-honored designs with the latest in material innovation in the Malecite Ultralite.

The light-weight Kevlar / foam core combination adds enhanced acceleration capabilities and paddling efficiency to the impressive responsiveness and seaworthiness of the original Malecite design. Paddle solo or tandem on flat water with the ability to handle tight, twisty waterways with confidence and style.

Features:

Stained and contoured cane bow seat
Stained cane bucket stern seat
Stained and contoured portage yoke
Shaped walnut carry handles

Factory-Installed Options:

Skid Plates - $250

Mad River Canoe Malecite Ultralite Specifications
Gunwale:		Aluminum	Wood
Length:		16' 5.25"
Width	Gunwale:	34.5"
	@4" Waterline:	32.25"
	Maximum:	34.5"
Depth	@Center:	13"
	@Bow:	19"
	@Stern:	18"
Rocker	@Bow:	1.5"
	@Stern:	2"
Capacity:		850lbs
Weight:		43lbs	46lbs
2012 MSRP:		$2,749	$2,969

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Design Features

Pros

Predictable handling
Can be padded in reverse for better trim with adult/child paddlers or solo paddler

Cons

Slower than swede-form hull

Pros

Most versatile hull cross section
Highest final stability
Superior rough water performance
Better tracking
Superior rigidity for increased hull efficiency
Can be “tuned" (track: paddle straight up; maneuver: lean hull into turn)

Cons

Wear concentrated at point of Vee
Lower initial stability
Slower than shallow arch in calm conditions

Pros

Enhanced tracking, speed

Cons

Limited maneuverability

Materials

Kevlar® Ultralite

Foam cored composite laminate is the lightest way to build structurally sound canoe hulls. Kevlar Ultralite is about 20% lighter than our Kevlar material. Foam is lighter than fabric and it does not absorb resin, reducing the resin weight contained in the hull. The foam core and series of foam ribs extending up the sides of the hull are all encapsulated between multiple layers of fabric on top and bottom and laminated via our custom resin infusion system. Though not as durable or impact-resistant as our original Kevlar lay-up, the Kevlar Ultralite is the lightest and stiffest lay-up, maximizing paddling efficiency and minimizing portage burden.

*Colors may vary slightly from those shown. Color combinations will vary from those shown in catalog and are unique for each boat produced. Variations in color are not covered by warranty.

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