Marine Railways - R&J Machine

Ample strength and support to carry your boat with ease.

R&J Machine manufactures the ultimate in marine railway systems. Our tracks are designed with two truss rods to prevent warping under heavy loads and are attached with 1″ pins, eliminating rusted nuts and bolts. There are attachment brackets for levellers when required. All of our bunks are full-length to support your boat in the keel area and fully carpeted to prevent scratches. This method of support also allows for easy alignment when entering the carriage.

The wheels are flanged steel casters, designed for marine railway use, with grease fittings and brass bearings, supported front and back by twin support beams. Guide hooks keep the carriage from becoming derailed when loading during windy conditions. Your boat can safely come within inches of your dock for easy boarding.

Aluminum tracks are also available for most models and feature the same unique features as our steel tracks, and they come in 6’6″ lengths.

All our carriages and steel tracks are galvanized for superior rust protection.

Boat docked on metal railway on a property

Adjustable guideposts, with scratch resistant material, guide your boat easily and safely onto the carriage.

Cement in Marine Railway system into Boathouse floor

Tracks can be cemented in flush with boathouse floor.

Our pontoon bunks cradle the pontoons to prevent any damage, making them suitable for aircraft floats as well.

Marine Railway Carriage - galvanized steel c/w carpeted bunks, and guides

We also have shallow water carriages for minimal water depth and special carriages designed to carry fixed-keel sailboats and pontoon boats.

Cantilever lift-up tracks are available for installations with up to 45′ of in-water track

Leg Levellers slide into track sections where required, to offer support and to help smooth out incline.

All our carriages and steel tracks are galvanized for superior rust protection.

Custom Carriages are also available. Have a look at our options that include: Pontoon Carriages, Inline PWC Carriages, Custom Float Plane Carriage and more!

Check our our custom options

Large boat docked on a metal railway on property

Manual or electric winches?

Manual or electric winches are available. The manual winch has an automatic brake that stops the cable if your hand should slip off the handle. The electric winch features a fully reversing motor with an automatic overload protector. Remote controls, as well as push-pull winches, allow you to get your boat in and out of the water with ease.

Manual Winches

1,200 lb. automatic brake
1,500 lb. automatic brake
2,500 lb. automatic brake
3,500 lb. automatic brake

Electric Winches

Heavy Duty
Fully enclosed continuous heavy-duty motor and a heavy-duty gear reduction unit.
1 H.P. 120 Volt
1 1/2 H.P. 220 Volt
2 H.P. – 220 Volt
3 H.P – 220 Volt c/w Remote Control ( optional Brake)
5 H.P. – 220 Volt c/w Remote Control & Electric Brake
Optional Self aligning Cable available

Remote Control – fully enclosed remote unit allows your electric winch to operate from your boat. Available as an option for 1HP to 2 HP, standard with 3HP & 5 HP models.

Marine Railway Options

Marine Railways Gallery

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