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.
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.
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.
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.
