tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235455742176238008.post6674572387657316216..comments2024-01-02T22:07:03.203-05:00Comments on A Real Man's Objective Reviews / Gunsumer Reports: Mad River Passage 16 Canoe ReviewUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235455742176238008.post-76962976824683243142020-08-29T16:07:22.538-04:002020-08-29T16:07:22.538-04:00I can't find this canoe on any website online....I can't find this canoe on any website online.. 16' mad river <br />passage canoeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235455742176238008.post-45519301625638049132017-08-05T12:07:02.655-04:002017-08-05T12:07:02.655-04:00Wow your in-depth critique of this boat is great.
...Wow your in-depth critique of this boat is great.<br />U got in to SOME names of boat and deminsions for different dealers of the product.<br />Well done and 4 me well timed,even if the article is old I'm buying a used one in mint shape for $150.00.<br />THANK U FOR taking the time 2 write the review/just THINK,it helped someone,me,years later.<br />HAPPY BOATING EVERYONE!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16714508921502050827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235455742176238008.post-39723157838548906032013-11-28T22:55:37.616-05:002013-11-28T22:55:37.616-05:00Found out what works best for me when toting my gr...Found out what works best for me when toting my grumman, synergy, and/or liquid logic... and that is a 'v' tie-down situation in the front bumper then underneath the radiator and up thru the front of each wheel well, 2 cross ties always (even under the truck around Kluane, for high cross winds), and a straight down rigging in back. All boats are upside carried upside down on my Toyota that has a canopy. Hope this gives you some ideas. Happy paddling!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235455742176238008.post-72442329477434171132013-07-19T04:30:36.937-04:002013-07-19T04:30:36.937-04:00I'm glad to see this canoe got such good revie...I'm glad to see this canoe got such good reviews. I just picked up the Passage 16 for $303.67. It was on sale for $350 and I got an additional 10% for display model and another 10% for applying for the Dick's card. Sweet deal. Can't wait to go try it. Happy and satisfied from STP, MN.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235455742176238008.post-84522072098590714332013-05-23T23:11:11.579-04:002013-05-23T23:11:11.579-04:00Just bought one myself from Dick's. They had a...Just bought one myself from Dick's. They had a sale price I couldn't refuse. Stuck it in the swimming pool to get the feel of the stability. Had my wife crawl from back to front. It wasn't pretty. I learned that we will start with the back out first and let me do the crawling. Otherwise it went well. We head up to the rim in Arizona this weekend for the maiden voyage. I'll try a little fly fishing from it. What are the chances of not getting dunked?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235455742176238008.post-81104099169982058852013-01-14T13:04:04.968-05:002013-01-14T13:04:04.968-05:00Just bought the Passage 16 from Dicks on a year en...Just bought the Passage 16 from Dicks on a year end clearance sale - 25% off of the $449.97 price! $337.00!! Couldn't pass it up. Appreciate this great review and blog. Now, just need some warm weather!Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15895663918938775745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235455742176238008.post-69464959393676617792012-07-20T06:00:24.953-04:002012-07-20T06:00:24.953-04:00I just bought a used (older model) Adventure 16. I...I just bought a used (older model) Adventure 16. It is identical to Dick's Passage 16. The only difference is that the Adventure has padded seats front and rear. As for a motor mount. The new Adventure series has a flat back for a motor. But you are better off with a canoe motor mount (many on Ebay starting at $25). the reason is, with the motor in the back it is very uncomfortable to control the motor stretching your arm backwards. With the motor mount, the motor i much closer to you and off to the side.Judgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06437195198037898015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235455742176238008.post-57500273049339172182012-05-27T08:58:25.148-04:002012-05-27T08:58:25.148-04:00Doug, I don't think it would significantly hur...Doug, I don't think it would significantly hurt the canoe, but I do think over time you will be able to see where you are hanging the canoe, especially if it gets hot in your garage. As you mentioned, the key will be trying to distribute the weight as much as possible. I would also try to wrap something around the hooks to provide more surface area to be in contact with the canoe edge. Good luck.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02504174105185569473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235455742176238008.post-9465724456895058822012-05-26T20:11:28.591-04:002012-05-26T20:11:28.591-04:00I'm considering buying the Passage 14. Because...I'm considering buying the Passage 14. Because of limited garage space, I would probably have to store it by hanging it on its side from the gunwhales. Do you all think that using at least 4 large storage hooks (from Menards, Lowe's or Home Depot) to disperse the weight evenly throughout the entire side of the canoe would not harm the canoe? Thanks for your opinions!Doug from Cedar Rapids, IAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235455742176238008.post-91947126411893746102012-04-28T18:54:07.299-04:002012-04-28T18:54:07.299-04:00Darren in Alabama
I've had a couple of regular...Darren in Alabama<br />I've had a couple of regular canoes in the past and bought a MR Passage 16 from Dicks in Oxford, AL last year. I've had it on the water by myself and with my wife. I too researched before purchasing and read about the "tippy" sensation. I agree it's a confidence issue. On my second trip I was paddling agressively and had no "tippy" issues. These canoes are great and the backrests are priceless. I wish I could find a cover that fit the top so spyders don't make a home in it when I'm not using it. If you're on the fence about buying one of these, jump off and into a MR passage. You won't be disapointed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235455742176238008.post-3914345908547400052012-03-16T13:57:56.552-04:002012-03-16T13:57:56.552-04:00I received one of these canoes as a Christmas gift...I received one of these canoes as a Christmas gift from my father-in-law. My wife and I have 2 young girls and little experience with canoes ourselves. I actually installed canoe stabilizers to the area behind the first seat. With most of the areas that we plan on using the canoe being lakes the added width is not an issue and since we are not in a rush to get anywhere the drag will not bother us.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05450330292877583605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235455742176238008.post-17817749796859741612012-02-28T22:00:38.586-05:002012-02-28T22:00:38.586-05:00We never carry it for any significant distance and...We never carry it for any significant distance and usually it is two people. For longer distances, we got a set of wheel to go under the canoe. I have it up for the winter, but when I get it out again, I will give it a try.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02504174105185569473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235455742176238008.post-2760137042667049042012-02-28T16:34:11.391-05:002012-02-28T16:34:11.391-05:00Thanks for this info - just what I was looking for...Thanks for this info - just what I was looking for to understand why it is much cheaper at Dicks's than other places. My main concern is my ability to carry it without a yoke. I am okay with the 75lbs, but are you able to turtle carry it? Or do you have to do one shoulder? Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235455742176238008.post-75386759550736598832012-01-22T20:52:46.099-05:002012-01-22T20:52:46.099-05:00You can always get creative, but I think you would...You can always get creative, but I think you would be better off if you got a canoe with a flat back if you are wanting to mount a motor.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02504174105185569473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235455742176238008.post-58534001670672834682012-01-19T19:57:44.735-05:002012-01-19T19:57:44.735-05:00We are in the market for a canoe or a kayak. We st...We are in the market for a canoe or a kayak. We still haven't agreed on which one. I like this one and your review is great! Do you think you can attach a little motor on this guy or no. <br /><br />Thank you, <br /><br />Shan<br /><br />Shanigan6401@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235455742176238008.post-91748663296635763772011-11-23T21:17:00.874-05:002011-11-23T21:17:00.874-05:00Have had the Adventure 14 for a few years now and ...Have had the Adventure 14 for a few years now and it's been great. Raced in a few adventure races (not the greatest for a 3 man team) and should have gone with the 16'. Now using it as a family canoe for trips out on Lake acworth & Allatoona w/ a minn Kota enduro 30/30. Easy to outfit w/ motor, battery, fish finder, lights etc.<br />As for transporting it on top of the vehicle. I have reinforced the carrying handles (w/ heavier duty stainless steel bolts/nuts/washers) to hold the straps that attatch to the undercarriage of the vehicle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235455742176238008.post-47483910660213895632011-08-24T17:59:41.137-04:002011-08-24T17:59:41.137-04:00How do you people tie the ends of the canoe down t...How do you people tie the ends of the canoe down the bumpers for a rooftop transportation? That is in addition of the belly straps. The carrying handles do not look fit for such a job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235455742176238008.post-17995301306206109122011-07-04T22:43:43.856-04:002011-07-04T22:43:43.856-04:00Thanks for the report. I just got the canoe and ha...Thanks for the report. I just got the canoe and had a great long weekend in the water.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235455742176238008.post-49565861572199021822011-04-05T09:54:08.635-04:002011-04-05T09:54:08.635-04:00I just got the Passage 14 from Dicks in Oxford, Al...I just got the Passage 14 from Dicks in Oxford, Al for $499. The Passage 16 was $549. I decided on the 14' for ease of transporting and the fact I will mainly have it in a smaller river on day trips. (the 'mighty' Tallapoosa River in west GA and east AL) The front and rear seats have plenty of room. I'm 5'11" and 165 and was comfortable in the middle seat. There is not a lot of room for a larger cooler. However, I found the storage ample to meet my day tripping needs. My understanding is that the Passage and Adventure are made by Perception, which is a sister company to Mad River. The literature which came with the Passage is from Perception.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235455742176238008.post-90520714731295895212011-04-01T23:20:23.971-04:002011-04-01T23:20:23.971-04:00I have been trying to get this canoe from Dick'...I have been trying to get this canoe from Dick's since Dec 2010. So far...they are trying for the 3rd time to transfer 1 in for me. Said this one will be there in 2 weeks! Unfortunately I have heard this before. I hope it comes in this time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235455742176238008.post-11341442465877378562011-02-13T20:18:41.563-05:002011-02-13T20:18:41.563-05:00Was nice of you to buy a canoe for the family and ...Was nice of you to buy a canoe for the family and call it your son's birthday present. You should buy your daughter a nice barbecue grill for Christmas, and get your wife a lawnmower.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235455742176238008.post-56386152591614097982011-01-08T22:44:03.957-05:002011-01-08T22:44:03.957-05:00Dick's sporting still has the passage 16 for $...Dick's sporting still has the passage 16 for $499 if you can find it in a store. I just bought mine tonight in Richmond VAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235455742176238008.post-41693795113704818662010-12-18T23:13:49.825-05:002010-12-18T23:13:49.825-05:00"Either this was done to keep the mold symmet..."Either this was done to keep the mold symmetric during fabrication or was done to target towards a beer drinking group of owners." Only a right handed person would make such an assumption. Need I say more? ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235455742176238008.post-54450736792323109762010-12-09T18:07:24.333-05:002010-12-09T18:07:24.333-05:00Heads up...Dick's has the Passage 16 on sale f...Heads up...Dick's has the Passage 16 on sale for $499 (at least in MI). They had the 14 on the floor with a price of $449. I asked if the 16 was on sale too and the salesperson went to check. Came back and informed me it was $499. He's having it shipped from another store. So, if you were sold on it after this review like I was, you might want to call over to Dick's. I almost bought the Adventure 16 for $799 last week. Glad I waited.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235455742176238008.post-74965568297746227422010-08-02T22:18:12.210-04:002010-08-02T22:18:12.210-04:00Wow. I guess I'm not the only one doing this....Wow. I guess I'm not the only one doing this. I have also been studien the differences between Dick's and the official web-site. The big difference I've been weighing is that the Adventure series is made to accomidate a trolling moter. I was bumbed that Dick's did not. They are on sale right now at Dick's at a great price. Does anyone have any thoughts on getting a trolling motor on the Dick's Passage version? I have also been tempted to just get Dick's 14 foot version with hopes of being able to just throw in the back of my truck (tied down). However, I do plan to take 3 people in it some. Would be a kid in the middle, but wondering if will be too crampt. Any thoughts?Bradnoreply@blogger.com