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marine railway & cradle - information requested

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Q: is there a resource for a general marine railway & cradle layout?

the internet is taking me down a rabbit-hole.

I am looking for an engine powered winch, rails, wooden cradle, perhaps concrete bulkhead, all that would handle a 40' boat. not interested in a Navy specification hauling station, but rather something a privately owned one man boatyard would come up with to stay afloat (pun intended).

technology & methods not to exceed 1949 standards & materials, and probably given circumstances, much earlier equipment repurposed for the job.

thanks
 
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