Product

Instruction Sheet
Marine Railway
Element Name: Base

Installation Of Marine Railway With Author: JBC

Install "Nose Cone" Section Less Date Modified: March 10, 2011

What to do! How to do it! Why you do it! Complete

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Set nose cone down on the ground where
you will be securing It to. At this point
decide what is required to properly slope This slope is necessary and
the section so the carriage will freely roll. If recommended to allow the
1 Place nose cone to desired locaton
legs are required, install the front (Lt & Rt) carriage to be able to roll
1 set and the rear leg set of the nose cone freely on the track
and raise as required to achieve the
recomonded slope.

(A desired slope is calculated by

having a 10" rise over a 20' span
1A
from front to back including one
attached section of track)
Secure nose cone section to base To keep the nose cone section
Bolt the front and rear legs or nose cone
2 location secure when rolling the
supports to the setting base
carriage on the track
NOTES AND COMMENTS:

1A
0' 0"

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Instruction Sheet
Marine Railway
Element Name: Base

Installation Of Marine Railway With Author: JBC

"Nose Cone" Section - Motor Install Less Date Modified: March 10, 2011

What to do! How to do it! Why you do it!

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2 Place motor assembly onto "Nose Set motor assembly on front of nose cone,
To prepare for securing the
1 Cone" section align holes ( 8 )on motor plate to base
motor assembly to nose cone
(Nose Cone)
Place bolts into the motor base and Attach the nuts under base plate to all bolts
2 secure to nose cone. (Use 3/8" bolts) and tighten.
2A ( 9/16" or 14 mm wrench )
It may be necessary to remove the 2 Remove and re-install when plate is on These bolts are holding the
2A motor mounting bolts before attaching nose cone motor to the plate for
to nose cone transporting. They must be re-
1 ( 5/16" bolts )( 1/2" or 13mm wrench) installed to base

2 NOTES AND COMMENTS:

2A

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Instruction Sheet
Marine Railway
Element Name: Base

With Date Purchased: _________________ Author: JBC

Boat Carriage Installation March 10, 2011
Less Size of Railway: _________________ Date Modified:

The recommended method to place /

install the carriage onto the track is to roll
it onto the first "Nose" piece, making sure
that the outside shoulderd edge of the
wheels are on the outside of the track as
shown and the guides are on the inside of
the track. This is to ensure that the
carriage stays on the railway track when
rolling to load or un-load the boat

NOTES AND COMMENTS:

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Instruction Sheet
Marine Railway
Element Name: Base

Installation Of Marine Railway With Author: JBC

"Carriage" Section - Install Bunks Less Date Modified: March 10, 2011

What to do! How to do it! Why you do it!

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Place to top of cross pieces, attach the 2
"U" clamps to bracket, attach nuts and
1 Attach 6 bunk secure brackets to secure. Place all brackets equal distance
1 carriage from center on both sides of the cradle on
all 3 crossers

Adjust the bunks equally on both sides and Recommended bunk

measure 15" from the front bunk supports placement to properly support
Place bunks to the inside of the
the boat on the cradle
2 brackets and measure for correct
placement

3 2 5 6

1 4
NOTES AND COMMENTS:
NOTE: When you purchase a new railway the bunks will already be installed on the carriage.
2 These instructions are for reference if they need to be removed or replaced

15"

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 Product
Instruction Sheet
Marine Railway
Element Name: Base

Installation Of Marine Railway With Author: JBC

"Carriage" Section - Secure Bunks Less Date Modified: March 10, 2011

What to do! How to do it! Why you do it!

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Drill top and bottom holes through Support the bunk along the bracket and
1 bracket and bunk on all supports drill 2 holes through the bracket and the
1 bunk.
Insert 2 carriage bolts through bunk It may be necessary to use a hammer to
2 and bracket fully insert the bolts all the way through the
support and the bunk
Place nuts and washer on bolt and
Do not over tighten or you may distort or
3 tighten securely.
weaken the upright or split the bunk

Push protective caps over ends of

For personal protection and
4 bolts Push over the end of the exposed bolt
boat protection

Repeat on all 6 brackets

Install shackle to front of nose cone Place shackle to front of carriage extension Required for winch cable to
5 and secure with bolt attach to for moving the
carriage on the track
NOTES AND COMMENTS:
2

3
4

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 Product
Instruction Sheet
Marine Railway
Element Name: Base

With Date Purchased: _________________ Author: JBC

Install Frt. & Rr. Carriage Uprights March 10, 2011
Less Size of Railway: _________________ Date Modified:

What to do! How to do it! Why you do it!

# Completed
Get and slide front upright into carriage Uprights required to guide the
Install uprights to carriage
1 (LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES)
retainer bracket. The attached cable must boat onto the carrier in the
be low on the upright as shown water
The cable is needed to
support the upright when the
Make sure the cable is on the BOTTOM boat is tied to the upright
1 2 of the FRONT uprights when rolling the boat out of
2 the water

Push the upright into bracket holder. Make sure the secure bolts are loose
3 (DO NOT TIGHTEN BOLT YET) enough for the upright to side in!

Install rear uprights to carriage

4 (LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES)
The cable is needed to
support the upright when the
Make sure the cable is on the TOP of
boat is tied to the upright
the REAR uprights and slide the covers
when rolling the boat out of
5 over all 4 posts
the water. Covers are for
protection in case of contact
3
Comments or Notes:

NOTE: When you purchase a new railway the uprights will already be installed on the
carriage. These instructions are for reference if they need to be removed or replaced

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 Product
Instruction Sheet
Marine Railway
Element Name: Base

With Date Purchased: _________________ Author: JBC

Install Frt. & Rr. Carriage Uprights March 10, 2011
Less Size of Railway: _________________ Date Modified:

What to do! How to do it! Why you do it!

# Completed
Measure the boat that you are going to put
on the carriage at its WIDEST POINT.
Transfer the measurement & ADD a couple
of inches for each side for clearance. Slide
6 Adjust Uprights (Front & Rear) the uprights equally out or in as required to
achieve the desired distance between the
uprights. Ensure that each upright is of
equal distance from the center of the
carriage

Comments or Notes:

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 Product
Instruction Sheet
Marine Railway
Element Name: Base

With Date Purchased: _________________ Author: JBC

Initial Installation Of Marine Railway (1)
Less Size of Railway: _________________ Date Modified: March 10, 2011

What to do! How to do it! Why you do it!

# Completed
Get 1st section of railway and place to the This is the first piece of track!
Place 1st piece of rail track to the nose
permanently secured nose cone section.
cone section. (The nose cone is the
Align the section to the guides and slide
1 term used for the first piece of track
the joiner pins to secure the 2 pieces of
1 that the winching system either electric
track
or manual is affixed to)

Place leg support into the leg holder at the Necessary to level and adjust
end of the track. Slide in and pivot so both the track
2 Set Support Leg to rail legs are on the ground (If required)

Use a 3/4 inch (or 19mm) socket or wrench. To secure the leg assembly to
3 Tighten leg assembly to track Secure tightly the track

Repeat same sequence on opposite side of track

NOTES AND COMMENTS:
2

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 Product
Instruction Sheet
Marine Railway
Element Name: Base

With Date Purchased: _________________ Author: JBC

Initial Installation Of Marine Railway (2)
Less Size of Railway: _________________ Date Modified: March 10, 2011

What to do! How to do it! Why you do it!

# Completed
Place level on the back of the track and The track must be level for the
4 Check for side to side level check for level cradle to travel properly

There must be a SLIGHT downward slope To allow the cradle and boat
5 Check for slope from the main track to freely slide down the track
into the water
Use a 3/4 inch (or 19mm) socket or wrench. Proper level and slope must
4 Loosen front and rear secure leg bolts and be achieved to allow the boat
raise or lower to obtain the proper side to on the cradle to roll freely on
side level and the proper slope. After the track into and out of the
6 Adjust legs
completion, re-check the tracks to ensure water
proper level has been maintained

5 NOTES AND COMMENTS:

Front Leg Rear Leg

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 Product
Instruction Sheet
Marine Railway
Element Name: Base

With Date Purchased: _________________ Author: JBC

Initial Installation Of Marine Railway (3)
Less Size of Railway: _________________ Date Modified: March 10, 2011

What to do! How to do it! Why you do it!

7 # Completed
Place joiner pins into track, align with To secure track to previous
7 Install next section of track previous track and push in to secure. Tap track section
into place with a hammer if necessary
Install legs to the next section if required to To allow the cradle and boat
8 Attach legs to section (If required) achieve the proper level and slope. (See to freely slide down the track
element #2 & 3 for leg installation) into the water
Same procedure as in previous instruction
9 Check for side to side level #4
8
Same procedure as in previous instruction
10 Check for slope #5

Same procedure as in previous instruction

11 Adjust legs #6

NOTES AND COMMENTS:

10

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 Product
Instruction Sheet
Marine Railway
Element Name: Base

With Date Purchased: _________________ Author: JBC

Initial Installation Of Marine Railway (4)
Less Size of Railway: _________________ Date Modified: March 10, 2011

What to do! How to do it! Why you do it!

# Completed
Place joiner pins into track, align with To secure track to previous
12 Install end section of track previous track and push in to secure. Tap section and allow the cradle to
into place with a hammer if necessary. If stop at the end of the track
( NOTE: The end piece of track has the not using the legs, adjust with cement
upright pieces ON THE END. This final slabs as required to maintain a slope
section must be in the proper location
12 as the upright "Stops" are what the
prevents the cradle from coming off
the track when you are launching your
boat off the cradle)

NOTES AND COMMENTS:

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Instruction Sheet
Marine Railway
Element Name: Base

With Date Purchased: _________________ Author: JBC

Marine Railway Final Set-up (1) March 10, 2011
Less Size of Railway: _________________ Date Modified:

It is very important when

assembling the sections to keep
the track joins as close together
as possible. Too wide a gap can
result in the boat cradle getting
stuck in or on any of the joints.
It must have a SMOOTH and


GENTLE slope entering the


water


NOTES AND COMMENTS:

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 Product
Instruction Sheet
Marine Railway
Element Name: Base

With Date Purchased: _________________ Author: JBC

Marine Railway Final Set-up (2) March 10, 2011
Less Size of Railway: _________________ Date Modified:

Depending on the depth of the water when installing

the railway, it may be necessary to place the track
sections on cement slabs of varying thickness instead
of the leveler legs to continue the appropriate slope
& level required for the boat and cradle to glide to
the end of the track in the water unobstructed

Note the smooth flow

of the track into the
water

NOTES AND COMMENTS:

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 Trouble Shooting Guide - Marine Railway

NUM Problem Possible resolution Diagram: (Description, Tools, Special Parts, LayoutS, etc.)

Check wheels for rust, dirt or debris stuck or

embedded in any of the wheels. Clean or remove
as required.
Carriage does not roll or is very stiff while
1 moving
Wheels may need greasing. The wheels should
be greased at least twice a year. Each wheel 1
has a grease fitting on the end of the wheel bolt

Remove the belt guard and check pulleys for

2 Motor is noisy when operated tightness. Use a 3/16" allen key to tighten
Check that the belt (Belts) are on and tight. If belt
3 Motor is turning but the roller is not moving is broken, replace or tighten if loose

4 Shaft is noisy or stiff Grease the 2 shaft pulley bearings

Remove Guard
Remove Guard
Bolts

Ensure Belt Ensure Belts are

Pulley Is Tight On & Tight

Grease Roller
Shaft Pulleys