At the heart of Mountain Boats is the Chief Marshal Charlie's love of boating.
Chuck was the last in a long line of goats to have a career in the Navy as Master Chief Petty Officer Charlie.
Keeping a goat aboard their fleet was a time honoured tradition in the Navy as having a goat (or other small livestock) on a boat was essential until modern refrigeration was invented.
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In 2016, Chuck's legacy in the Navy, which began with providing milk, was practically assessed against the Navy's very capable refrigeration systems, and he was retired. As a goat, Chuck's retirement benefits were limited.
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Chuck learnt a lesson - the Navy still held onto the tradition of milk consumption, but they kept it cool by embracing new technologies. Chuck applied this concept to boats, uniting wood, a historically proven boat-building material, with science and a healthy dose of modern manufacturing.
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Given that the most fun is had in a small boat, Chuck made a commitment to building the best small boats. With this, Chuck established his own Navy, naming himself the Chief Marshal, and leading a call to arms - getting boats on the water.
