Even sturdily built -- for survival in violent conditions -- the Matunuck weighs only 20 pounds. The Matunuck has the speed to catch the big waves, and the low moment of inertia means terrific responsiveness for spinning and cutting. Fins are optional: you'll only need them in the truly gnarly stuff, but ordinary fin boxes may be 'glassed into the hull.

Construction is straightforward, with our CNC cutter taking care of puzzle joints and holes for the copper stitches. It's suggested that you carve your own seat for a tight fit. Hulls are BS 1088 okoume. The Matunuck in the photos has been stained and varnished - you may finish the boat in whatever livery suits your fancy! Although it bears a passing resemblance to a whitewater kayak, the Matunuck is for surfing only.

For those who think about building the Matunuck from the plans, all its parts can be cut bfrom only two sheets of plywood.