Mad River Sunrunner Canoe. For the prior weight attempt I simply held the canoe on my haunches but in thinking over this method I can imagine how that arrangement could've registered a lighter weight given I was somewhat off balance. Like LabsYoure picking a boat like some folks select Labs; I ant a Chocolate Lab. That often results in a poor dog, as color is a poor first determinate. My little Blackhawk tandem performs well even against modern hulls and I think your boat would just run away from my Blackhawk. You can find some information about discontinued Mad River canoe models on their website. Last week I did contact Confluence/MR tech support for PDFs of MR catalogs from '95 - 2000 as I already had the '94. I do not know what the "A" represents. If you can measure your boat, I can look at the catalog and tell u what model. 3/8 . Some pictures to show how nicely he kept it since 2004. If the humidity ever drops so the oil can completely dry, I hope to get it out on the water for a test drive yet this fall. 3/4 . Important Shipping Notice -Due to business-related impacts of COVID-19, replacement parts orders placed through this website are estimated to take between 2-3weeks to arrive in home. The boat is 16 long. Enjoy Dave Yost designed boats are a joy to paddle. Its very nice for flat/easy water. The Serial number is: VTB6009 OM73K This gives the Journey and Explorer more secondary stability, which helps the canoe recover if its on its edge in more dynamic water. This may not always be possible, especially when buying a usedone. The announcement of the partnership was made at industry tradeshow Paddlesports Retailer last August in Oklahoma City. This canoe is a one-owner, and has been garage kept. 17 isnt too long or short, can carry a decent load, has a little rocker for streams, gel coated Kevlar is an ideal layup - light but semi durable (much more so than skincoat Kevlar at least). The versatile canoe for getting started; great for sportsmen and families, the Adventure 16 is an amazing value. The Kevlar Fusion weighs 44 pounds. Mine are really beat up, so the boat is without any decks right now. I will let you know the number. boats. The Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. You should buy the other boat too. Mad Rivers archive list tells what years each of the models were produced but that only narrows down the options to the canoes manufactured in 1997(of which there are several) but doesnt get us to our specific model. This route seems most consistent with original. The winters are long here and the state owes me a property tax refund so??? The Mad River is 1998 (seems like they made that model for a short time - 2 years? Just FYI my favorite home brew is 1/3 boiled linseed oil, 1/3 mineral spirits, 1/3 distilled white vinegar and this was once sold as Gunnel Lotion is a local canoe shop. Having the weight directly above the scale is more sensible. The camo seems to be too high quality and intricate for an individual to have done, and it appears to be under the gel coat inside and outside of the hull. If Im reading this right, youre looking for: tandem canoe also usable as occasional solo to fish, mostly lake and pond, no whitewater, no camping. Mad River Canoe repair, new ash gunwales, seats, yoke and handles. Are we certain Airex was only used on kevlar or hybrid boats? It may not display this or other websites correctly. thanks for any info. This content was made possible with the support of OntarioCreates. Ive never paddled a Sunrunner but they have a solid reputation. by pblanc Fri Nov 06, 2015 10:59 pm, Post color: tan If youre ready to start shopping, follow the links below to view Mad River canoes in our Paddling Buyers Guide. Kevlar Fusion and carbon are composite renditions of the Explorer. About 67lbs. Different materials match different needs, and Mad River makes the Explorer in T-Formex, Kevlar Fusion or Carbon. We have tooling for many more products than are offered here, such as Special Editions and retired models. Canoe Mad River Explorer. Its a modern hull that does a lot of things very well. Wood trim likely needs some work with previous repairs showing up. I updated with the photos from the ads. Scratches on the bottom but looks taken care of - asking $1,200. Mad River canoes manufacturing location depends on the material. They stock many canoe parts and are knowledgeable about Mad River Canoes. 2012-14. Spring and fall are the best times to find those deals. Thanks Mike for the input and I agree many details point to this being a glass boat. It's super gentleand that's what is on the Blackhawk in the pic. Best, I would imagine a well-built glass canoe such as this will not oil-can and am wondering if typical kevlar ultralights do? This leads me to wonder about other errors which I can imagine with all the different versions, acronyms, and changing terminology. Just FYI in case you didnt know Royalex boats are no longer made and the replacement (T-Formex) is heavier and a new T-Formex tandem may cost $2000 so you really got a gem thats worth more than you paid. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Canoe Mad River Explorer. The Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. 33.5 inch gunwale width. I believe this will be . Mad River Sunrunner no experience with this model. The gunwales are square. Could the raised floor be something other than Airex? 1991 based on the serial number. reserved. Its an all-around canoe, suited for most uses. I load my canoes onto a 4-Runner and I think your FJ is the same height so it might be a challenge for you two and especially for you alone when you want to go solo. I hope your wife likes the color and I hope you share your impressions of the boat once youve spent some time in it. Awesome progress and enthusiasm Micah! Many models have been phased in and out through the years, and recently theyve focused on three canoe models: the Adventure, Explorer and Journey. Can anyone break down how the numbers work so I can know the exact model, material, gunwales, date and color? Hi Rob, My Mad River Canoe serial # is MAD AX988G798. Unless youre prepared for a hefty shipping fee, be wary of buying large items like Mad River canoes off eBay or other international auction sites. The Journey 156 is a design thats at home wherever you paddle, offering a blend of sophistication and durability. I think they are around 55 pounds. No camping, no white water just pleasure. 3/26 . Thanks again guys. Malecite KL 1993-2001 Sunrunner FG 1994-1997 Malecite Special Edition 2001 Sunrunner KE 1994-1996. The versatile canoe for getting started; great for sportsmen and families, the Adventure 16 is an amazing value. $50 cash Here's the link to the Ed's cane repair kit. sounds like leisurely day trips are the intended use, boat weight can be a factor as we get older. Jim, Was just gifted a Mad River Revelation that is said to be a Kevlar boat Serial # is: MADRE690B797 (I guess Ill be calling it Madre) could anyone offer help with identification? $600 for the camper and $800 for the Discovery both say original owners. Tomorrow I will pick up a different scale & hopefully put this to rest. Also a Pathfinder which is 15 2" and looks well used - with cane seats that need replacement. Try as she might, shes never gotten comfortable with the traditional tippy canoe feeling, despite my explaining why that can actually be a good thing. Someone here might know at a glance if this is glass as I too am suspecting. That said, if you spot a good condition, reasonably priced Wenona Aurora or Mad River Malecite (especially in kevlar), Id favor those two over the five you listed. My number is MAD 14635F000. 3/4 . Is that the measurement you meant? MadRiver was trying to compete against Sawyer and Wenonah in . JavaScript is disabled. ); Old Town is 1996 and the Wenonah is from 1991. And yes Watco is considered an oilthey make many products. Just trying to decipher what wood the gunwales are was challenging as they don't look anything like ash to me. If replacing Contour or Bucket seats, order from our Canoe Seats link on the Home Page, as they are also manufactured for Mad River Canoe at our specs. What I cant figure out is what our model is. These canoes are a step beyond recreational canoes. It was conceived as a replacement for Royalex, long considered the gold standard for bombproof canoes. No doubt it is well made but being mid 40's forces me to consider weight. Good luck with whatever model you select. No wood rot. Hope you can get it. More of the wood confusion comes when documents speak of "hardwood seat trusses" but then in the following sentence mention "standard ash-framed seats". It is a Mad River Canoe with serial # MADE5021L485 (The badeg is aged and so a little hard to read, so that is the best I can guess at a few of the characters!). Mad Rivers Explorer in Kevlar Fusion or carbon are both good choices for paddlers who want a lightweight composite canoe. You can even use some kind of vegetable oil if you don't want to buy anything. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled, http://www.paddling.net/message/showThread.html?fid=advice&tid=929356. Your boat is stunning and you must be right about the ash as I paid attention to the weight of the yoke yesterday and too light to be oak. So in the end got the right canoe at a good price and hopefully helped the gentleman to move to a new boat that will be a better fit for his situation. That said Swift has a Burgandy color standard, and Hemlock makes an excellent tandem that can be Special ordered in whatever color you desire. If I could only pick from these five and based on how you intend to use it, Id lean toward the OT Camper. When I redid the cane on a boat recently I used a kit from Ed's which is a bit pricey but worked great, the wedges were helpful. id old mad riverMAD99584M80G-K 18 foot wicker seats with backs. Inspiring paddlesports participation through quality coverage of the people, places, adventures, boats and gear, trends and events that make paddling something you'll do for the rest of your life. I bought the boat in 1976. 2/27 . Check out how precariously close the mounting holes are in the thwart. There have been some great deals recently but always a day late. SmartMarineGuide New York, NY - All rights Improper care can cause them to warp or break. Mine has paint. 4/10 . Wenona Sundowner is a nice model from a respected brand. No wood rot. suggest swap out molded seats for standard web bench seats to facilitate solo paddling from the bow seat facing the stern. The MR and Wenonah are both good boats. Around 1999 or 2000 the Coast Guard made Mad River change the way serial numbers were produced. They are just too perfect to have been replaced and this thing has had virtually no use. Ultimately I would. The Kevlar/Airex Explorer also had an outer layer of S 'glass under the gel coat which was nice. In reading through MR FAQs it mentions Gunwale Guard was used on Gunwales, Handles, Decks, & Seat Spacers. This canoe has provenitself time and again on trips I have taken in canada, maine, n.h. vt. Theres a significant jump in quality between $600 canoes and ones from dedicated canoe builders. Your canoe was built in May of 2000. I guess I cant decipher the material from my numbers thoughkevlar or fiberglass, Another Serial Number QuestionI just purchased a canoe after a 10 year hiatus. In 2022, Confluence Outdoor, Mad Rivers parent company, announced they were pausing canoe production. So Camper is perfect for ponds and small lakes and for fishing solo. The odd thing is the boat is camouflage from the factory. I am looking at buying another Mad River Canoe and need to understand the serial number. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe. Will probably get this thing detailed out and seaworthy this winter and sell it. Don't worry about the freeboard, you have plenty. in color. Am also going to put out the feelers for more MR boats of this vintage in hopes of scoring another as MN is a good place for this and I have an untapped, affluent source in mind. The equally attractive carbon fiber version is an airy 40 pounds. Other than the crack in the wood gunwale near the stern end, everything looks fine. The T-Formex Remake. Like Mad River, they are extremely affordable. It consists of three distinct layers. Hello fellow paddlers. Nice canoe. Ive had good experiences in OT Campers over the years when used in the conditions youve mentioned. 1981 Mad River Canoe T.W. Also note the paddle's edge which speaks to how little use this canoe had. Avoid Royalex boats, cross-link poly, or other heavy types of boat construction. thx. Thanks for the tips on the potential of adding weight. That is, if I intend to do so. Thats not hard and would cost a little over $100 for seats, seat drops and hardware. KE boats are not listed till the 2000 catalog so am wondering if marketing came up with that name to sexy-up the standard KV build?? / 431 kg Width: @Gunwale: 33" / 84 cm @4" Waterline: 34.25" / 87 cm Maximum: 37" / 94 cm Depth: @Center: 14.25" / 36 cm Light canoes are a beautiful thing. All of our kevlar Mad River canoes, a Monarch, a Malecite and an Explorer, have HINs ending in K. I was curious about the various MRC listings for kevlar hybrid/PVC/Airex composite layups in the Sunrunner and other models and looked through some old catalogs for explanation. TB, Hey RobWhat can you tell me about my boat. Explains the varnish-vs-oil question. Swift Canoes made these for Mad River at their factory in South River, Ontario. About 67lbsThe Sunrunner was one of a series of 17'2" touring hulls designed by Jim Henry in the 80s and 90s. They were all nice boats, just never caught on out West. I tried to add a picture but it says the file is too big. Interesting that craiglist postings are so hard to get a response from. In the centre is a closed-cell foam which gives the canoe buoyancy. The composite editions of the Explorer are much lighter, at 44 pounds for the Kevlar Fusion and 40 for the carbonversion. If the boat has been sitting they are likely to be very dry and tear the first time you sit on them. 18 ft. Mad River "lamoille" kevlar canoe. Throughout Mad Rivers history, theyve experimented with canoe designs and materials. The T-Formex Remake. All the performance of the Adventure 16, with added stability and ease of handling on and off the water. Fully featured and loaded with amenities, they're also very stable and paddle quite efficien. That is an appendage. by openboat Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:01 pm, Post These are lightweight options well suited for portaging trips, as they are easier to carry. Yes it is an Explorer. Conversely, if you are looking for an all-around canoe with added durability, Mad Rivers T-Formex Explorer 16 is the better choice. Paddlesports participation is booming, driving the demand for outdoor equipment, whether its new or used. Also, any other info you HIN geeks can provide would be awesome. Drove the 2 and half hours and picked it up. VArious hardware goes with canoe. 3) This one may be a bit of a stretch butFor the KH build, the layer just beneath the outer gelcoat states it is "S Glass" and when I search images for S Glass I see photos of weaves just like what I see with my boat. 3/4 . KE boats are not listed till the 2000 catalog so am wondering if marketing came up with that name to sexy-up the standard KV build?? in open water on large lakes. Serial # info requestI recently found a Mad River Independence, from what I can make out the serial # is MAD1D2771293. Most all HINs of that vintage, and all of those used by MRC to my knowledge, used a 12 character HIN. Mad River Mad River Model Produced Model Produced Adventure 14 2006-2008 Explorer 14 TT 2003-2010 . Its a beautiful canoe with graceful lines, Swifts classic two-tone color scheme and features like cherry seats and yokes. by owner + boats - by owner . I bet the scale lies to them too. http://myccr.com/phpbbforum/viewtopic.php?f=49&t=40923, http://www.edscanoe.com/doityourself.html, https://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Precis70_&dpSrc=srch, Algonquin Park 2021: Tim Lake - Nipissing River - Magnetawan Lake Loop, Cooper Pond - The Hard Way (North Maine Woods), Algonquin Park May 2019: Kiosk to Birchcliffe Cabin Loop. I bought it in '02. Excellent condition. If Im reading this right could this be the 9th production model of the first Kevlar Canoes commercially made? by sbroam Fri Nov 06, 2015 7:01 pm, Post Don't know of any manufacturer who uses a k for kevlar. refresh results with search filters open search menu. Beautiful work Micah! Its green Royalex with wood gunnels, cane insert seats and is 16 feet long. It turns out the Sunrunner is a great boat for touring midwestern rivers and lakes. I have read up on each individually and for general use they all seem good, but looking for opinions as the material and weight likely differ and it is hard to know exactly the weight due to the variations of models over the years and lengths 15 to 18 feet. If you look at the Camper first thing to do is flip it over and see how much wear it has and whether the Royalex skin is intact. Could be good that you didn't find the green and white label Watco since that takes about a month or two to dryI've found the Teak Oil is a nice compromise and dries thoroughly in a day or two. I've also found that some combination of 100/150/220 grit is all you need to refinish or touch up a boat. The one I have is an Explorer Royalex with wood gunwales and deep red (chianti?) Get Started. Theyve been in business for more than 100 years, and today they tailor their canoes to recreational paddlers. 2015. Quebec-based canoe manufacturer Esquif produces T-Formex and builds this iteration of the Explorer. MadRiver was trying to compete against Sawyer an 16' Mad River Explorer Canoe $400 oboRoyalex Hull Solid Mahogony Trim & Seats20 Years Old - Used about twice every summer need to sell to free up garage space Just in time for ski to sea competition paddle and two life jacketsHas condition issues, not pretty! As of now not planning to do anything different with the seat hangers or frames as they are really tight. Swift Canoe and Kayak builds the composite Explorer canoes in South River, Ontario, and the T-Formex Explorer is made at the Esquif factory in Framption, Quebec. We are a canoe and kayak livery on the Mad River, in Springfield, Ohio. Mad Rivers prices range depending on the material used for the canoe and the model. If youre considering a Mad River canoe, this article will help you decide which one is right for you. A glass boat is unlikely to weigh 6 lbs less than specs, and a Kevlar lay up might well weigh 6 lbs more than spec, especially a Kevlar Expedition model. With that said and in regards to your comment Gumpus on the Watco taking forever to dry, everything is still quite tacky. It also looks like perfect paddling weather today. Thanks to you both on sharing your recipes for home-brew oil as will probably try this next round. My next question is with this boat in pretty much like new paddling shape what is it worth? MadRiver was trying to compete against Sawyer and Wenonah in the western half of the Minnesota to Maine canoe . Well, it is done enough for now. No wood rot. How would you spend your money for general use? Only the SR921 is not strictly defined by the coast guard. Re: Does anybody know how to decipher mad river serial numbers. by Kazooey Wed Jun 05, 2019 6:34 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. There is little worry about capsizing in calm conditions with the Adventures wide, flat hull. columbia, MO boats - by owner "canoes" - craigslist. We want to replace the original seats with ash/webbing seats as the cane is badly broken in both seats. I am looking for some of the old fiberglass long decks. Two atypical layover days not counted. They are now up on the MRC website under archived catalogs. The following Mad River canoes have received the highest star ratings by reviewers in our Paddling Buyers Guide. 4/13 . 12.5 inch deep center. not the fastest or straightest tracking, good when you dont need to go too far or too fast. Should not be in the 90's this time of the year in MN however it didn't help that I had my kiln running in the workshop yesterday which went past 2,000F. This thread mentions the HIN online directory which I went to and learned that my canoe is likely a 1985 production model Explorer 5021 My question for the experts on this forum is, what is a 5021?? Designed my Mad River founder Jim Henry, and built with a "Kevlar 49" layup, she is both strong and light at 65lbs. no favorites. With regular webbed seats the (symmetric) Camper can be paddled backwards from the bow seat for solo use. MadRiver was trying to compete against Sawyer and Wenonah in the western half of the Minnesota to Maine canoe market. 17 feet 2 inch long. For day trips a 16 foot canoe is fine, maybe even 15 feet. There are some design aspects that you might overlook in a photo that can drastically affect your paddling experience. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe. On our most recent trip we did 120km/75mi in 6.5 days of moving. Especially being a somewhat heavy boat when propping the nose on the ground to shoulder. Thanks for buying that boat. I bet he'd take $500. The flat bottom on the Camper makes it feel stable on calm water. If I again come up with 60 lbs then who knows. Just kidding I've got a Kevlar Explorer - there is a KA suffix on mine and it does have the Airex foam layers, which reinforces that idea. Does anybody know how to decipher mad river serial numbers? Plus, with the tractor seats, hard to solo unless you add a drop-in center seat. Their hulls have a rounder, shallow-arch shape, in contrast to the flatter bottom of the Adventure. Excited to get a second opinion. If the part you need is not stocked by Mad River Canoe or you don't see your canoe model listed, we suggest you try Edscanoes.com. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe. Its available in two sizes, 16.5 and 15.5 feet. Top picks: Best Mad River canoes for 2023, Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association, The Great Canadian Kayak Challenge & Festival, Best Canoe Brands For Tripping, Whitewater, Fishing & More, Tripping Canoe Review: Mad River Expedition 176, Mad River Malecite Ultralite Canoe Review, Survive Just About Anything On Your Next Paddling Trip. Thanks. by pblanc Wed Nov 04, 2015 10:43 pm, Post A company representative reports that they hope to start making canoes again in 2023. 68 lbsMust be glass. Mad River Sunrunner - Kevlar with cane seats and wood gunwales and is a 1998. (all the Campers Ive seen had flat web or cane seats), OT Discovery 174 - tough and durable but too heavy. The seat hanger pegs do look different at first glance however I believe them to be the same wood as the seat frames, just not varnished. You can take it for a week-long backcountry adventure or a float down a local river with your family. We bought it at Battenkill Canoe in Arlington Vermont in September of 1997. WIth that all said I am going to work towards lightening our overall load & try to get a handle on paddling efficiency gains with this boat vs the We-no-nah Boundary Waters Ultralight we took last as the trip is fresh in my mind. pelicanmy last numbers on my pelican kayak is j809 does that mean it was made in august 2009? All of the boats will work for you. I'll be interested in what you find out when you get out of the phone queue. We are looking for general use mostly lake, pond or get onto the Wisconsin river flowage and paddle around and fish. ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) plastic layers encase both sides of the foam to protect it and add stiffness to the shape. I realize this thread is at least 4 years old, but I am a new comer to the forum who found this thread to be the closest thing to helping me decipher the serial number to a new/old canoe I just bought used. No wood rot.17 feet 2 inch long, 33.5 inch gunwale width, 12.5 inch deep center, Bow/stern 19.5, 18.5, 1.75 inches of rocker. The Sunrunner could handle any kind of weather. Youd also need to add a kneeling thwart or center seat so the weight would probably end up around same as the Camper. The Explorer and the Malecite were their most popular and versatile tandem models. Canadian Customers - we currently ship parts to the Continental United States only - if you need a replacement part, please contact your localMad River Canoe dealerwho can order the part for you. Its a fine small tandem and you would enjoy it solo. The regular Kevlar Explorers of this vintage were all Kevlar, all cloth boats (except for the gel coat) so they would have no raised areas on the hull bottom or sides. It turns out the Sunrunner is a great b You might let the ends of your handles, thwarts, and drops soak in oil overnightonce in their lifetime, and I'd drip some oil down those drops. This ID# is MADSR921C494. The Journey has a minimal rocker, making it track (move straight) much better than the Explorer. One last twistThe '97 catalog has nice exploded assembly illustrations of the lay-ups and in simply looking at the boat I would think it most resembles the KH build for three reasons. Mad River Sunrunner Canoe: Asking $1250.00 / Best Offer Fiberglass Hull with wood gunnels and cane seats, In good condition. Rob, Mad River Serial NumberThanks for the responses. Instead got the bathroom scale out again and weighed myself and then me with shouldered canoe and did the math. Peace, Micah. Note the raised section does not follow the paint line however so not pointed ends like a football. 2016. Canoes from companies that have been around for decades, like Mad River, will periodically make their way onto used listings. It has bench seats and a symmetrical hull so that solo or tandem paddlers can paddle the Journey. New ash inwales/gunnels, decks, new webbed seats, buffed the hull. Id suggest youd be best off with flat web/cane seats than molded uni-directional seats so you can paddle solo from the bow seat facing backwards to bring your solo paddler weight closer to the middle of the canoe. The exterior of the canoe is reinforced for resistance against impacts. MadRiver was trying to compete against Sawyer and Wenonah in the western half of the Minnesota to Maine canoe market. You must log in or register to reply here. View the Mad River Canoe catalog archive below. The company was born shortly after the founder, Jim Henry, won the 1971 U.S. National Open Canoe Championship in his hand-built canoe. Old Towns solo pack boats like the NEXT or Discovery Sportsman 118 are unparalleled in Mad Riverslineup. 3/4 . No wood rot. Also asked him for any literature on KE or Airex but I received nothing on these. The spacious 167 is versatile and stable, with more speed and storage for longer trips on bigger water. Based on your planned use however, Id guess its more boat than you need for two people doing day trips. Full Details *MSRP: $999 USD / $1,269 CAD Specifications Length: 16' / 488 cm Max Capacity: 950 lbs. 1981 Mad River Canoe T.W. Its rare to find a canoe selling for less than half of its original price, but when those are listed, they often sell quickly. Make Their heaviest boats are made from polyethylene, like the 85-pound Adventure 16. Does anyone know if I could use a heat gun (oh-so-carefully) to remove the remaining license sticker from the bow? Planned to take it outside for some glamor shots but this weekend has been absurdly hot and humid. Thank you! account. Do not email or textyou MUST call 410 610 5653, 2005 Hand Made, Custom Built, Wood Strip Modified Adirondack Guide Boat. As for the finished look, I am satisfied with the colors as the gunwales now match the seat cane and check out the paddle (came with the package deal if you can believe it) it all goes together. Looking for discontinued models or older catalogs? for sale. The 16-foot Explorer is the flagship model, and Mad Rivers bestselling canoe. 3/4 . A Mad River is a good option if youre looking for a no-nonsense, high-quality canoe. Mad River Canoe Kevlar Explorer 1992. Looking for a tandem canoe for a couple in our mid-fifties. They stockmany canoe parts and are knowledgeable about Mad River Canoes. They are focusing resources on two of their other brands, Perception and Wilderness Systems, to meet the surging demand for kayaks. Reading reviews provides the insight you wouldnt get otherwise. As of yesterday I had convinced myself this was a kevlar boat judging by how the weight felt as I shouldered it a number of times and put it on the truck. $887,744 hide. 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