A History and Definition of Funicular

A History and Definition of Funicular

Imagine living in a large city and heading to work or out for a day on the town back in the early 1900’s.  You might take the horse and buggy, but more than likely you would walk or take a streetcar. If your travels include a steep incline, you might have a really...
Showcase System: Scorpion Bay Marina Incline Elevator

Showcase System: Scorpion Bay Marina Incline Elevator

Project Location: Peoria, Arizona System Length: 200 Feet Incline Angle: 24 Degrees System: Dual 5 H.P. Traction Drive Systems Dealer: Marine Innovations Special Features: Scorpion Bay Marina incorporates two 2000 pound incline elevator systems to accommodate their...
Showcase System: Rough Hollow Yacht Club and Marina Tram System

Showcase System: Rough Hollow Yacht Club and Marina Tram System

Project Location: Lakeway, Texas System Length: 180 Feet Incline Angle: 38 Degrees System: Dual 5 H.P. Traction Drive Systems Dealer: Austin Dock and Tram Special Features: Rough Hollows Yacht Club and Marina incorporates two marina tram systems to accommodate their...
How Safe is a Marine Innovations Hillside Trolley?

How Safe is a Marine Innovations Hillside Trolley?

“How safe is a Marine Innovations Hillside Trolley?” you ask.  The simple answer is: the safest in the industry. The long answer could go on for days.  We’ll break down the larger points. Marine Innovations hillside trolley systems are built to ASME A17.1-2010,...
Can a Hill Lift Fit on my Site?

Can a Hill Lift Fit on my Site?

If you have a home with a tough slope, a hill lift can help. Limited space, obstacles, extreme hills, access requests and changing slope. All types of issues where Marine Innovations can help you find creative solutions. Space Although there are set-back requirements...
America’s Premier Hillside Elevator Manufacturer

America’s Premier Hillside Elevator Manufacturer

Do you look at a modern hillside elevator and wonder if they have always been this sophisticated?   Early Hillside Elevators The first hillside elevators were quite utilitarian. They were built to solve a problem, just like a modern hillside elevator. But the...