Hi My name is Austin Hopper it’s my dream to start my own boat business, manufacturing my own patent pending creation, the Mataú
My dad had me on a boat since I was in diapers. My whole life I’ve been working on boats, fishing on boats, or just out for fun. After getting paralyzed in a traumatic motorcycle accident at the age of 23, dreams of following in my fathers entrepreneurial footsteps have become quite the challenge. I have been working from my wheelchair, putting everything I have into this creation, and it would be such a great accomplishment to see people enjoying them out on the water.
I personally designed and hand crated a boat hull that is unique, versatile, and lightweight. The Mataú can be paddle-boarded or used with a tiller outboard motor. It is lightweight enough to be easily transported in a truck bed or on the roof racks of a mid size car. Anyone can use it regardless of boating experience, making the Mataú perfect for fun river trips with the family, fishing tournaments, or the busy dad who wants to “throw the boat in” to fish after a busy day. It can also be used to venture the flats or canals. All of this for a fraction of the cost of a boat.
My background & lifestyle has steered me to create this hybrid vessel hoping to bring friends and families closer.
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