Not C&C related but interesting -- and yes they can transport sailboats.
Big Chute Marine Railway is a boat lift at lock 44 of the Trent-Severn Waterway
in Ontario, Canada.
It works on an inclined plane to carry boats in individual cradles over a
change of height of about 60 feet (18 m).
It is the only marine railway (or canal inclined plane) of its kind in North
America still in use.
Vessels are floated into the cradle, which is approximately 80 feet (24 m) long
by 26 feet (7.9 m) wide.
Four 200 horsepower (150 kW) electric motors provide traction by cable. It can
transport up to a combined total of 100 short tons (91 t) in weight. The weight
of the cradle and boats is borne on a dual track which keeps the carriage level
(the front and back wheels are on different tracks, with the front of the
carriage on the upper tracks). Boats rest on the bottom of the carriage, and
webbing slings are provided to support boats safely and prevent them from
tipping.
Have a look at my slideshow of the railway in operation at:
http://cncphotoalbum.com/temp/Marine_Railway.html
Stu
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