The Goatley boat was a collapsible boat built for military use. It had a wooden bottom and canvas sides and could carry ten men, yet it weighed only around 150 kilograms (330 lb). Assembly time was estimated at two minutes with two men. The boat was designed by, and named after, Fred Goatley of Saunders-Roe and used in a number of commando and other operations by British Forces during World War 11. Approximately 1000 Goatley boats were ordered by the War Office
The Goatley boat was:
(1) Easily portable (Could be carried open by four men).
(2) Easily maneuvered in the water when loaded.
(3) Easily damaged in transit by rough handling.
(4) Not easily repaired.