I am sure that Uncle Nick named it after a local seaside village not far from the his local paddling grounds, in Southern Rhode Island. Matunuck means "look out", which might be good advise in rocky areas.  

Funny name but great looking kayak, Ive nealy finished my shearwater sport and Ive sooo now got the building bug, I would really like to get into surf kayaking too and would be really interested in any feedback whatsoever about this kayak, Ive been eyeing it of for a while , so many questions , fins or no fins ect. ease of bulild ect, perfomance ect. so if there is any Matunuck freaks out there Id be glad to here from you.

Kind regards Locky,,,,,