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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000891092-05-000436
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20050303
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other Events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20050303
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20050303

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MARINE PRODUCTS CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001129155
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SHIP & BOAT BUILDING & REPAIRING [3730]
		IRS NUMBER:				582572419
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-16263
		FILM NUMBER:		05658768

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2170 PIEDMONT ROAD NE
		CITY:			ATLANTA
		STATE:			GA
		ZIP:			30324
		BUSINESS PHONE:		4043212140

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2170 PIEDMONT ROAD NE
		CITY:			ATLANTA
		STATE:			GA
		ZIP:			30324
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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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                                    FORM 8-K

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                                 CURRENT REPORT
                     PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                         SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

         Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 3, 2005

                           MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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          Delaware                       1-6263                  58-2572419
(State or Other Jurisdiction    (Commission File Number)        (IRS Employer
      of Incorporation)                                      Identification No.)

                 2170 Piedmont Road, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30324
               (Address of principal executive office) (zip code)

       Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (404) 321-7910

Check  the  appropriate  box  below  if the  Form  8-K  filing  is  intended  to
simultaneously  satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

|_|   Written  communications  pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17
      CFR 230.425)

|_|   Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
      240.14a-12)

|_|   Pre-commencement  communications  pursuant  to  Rule  14d-2(b)  under  the
      Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

|_|   Pre-commencement  communications  pursuant  to  Rule  13e-4(c)  under  the
      Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On March 3, 2005, Marine Products  Corporation  issued a press release titled, "
Chaparral Boats,  Inc. Ranks Highest in Customer  Satisfaction by J.D. Power and
Associates," which announced today that Chaparral Boats, Inc. has been presented
with an award  from J.D.  Power and  Associates  for the  "Highest  in  Customer
Satisfaction with Small Runabouts (16 - 19 Feet) in a Tie."

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

      (c)   Exhibits.

      Exhibit 99 - Press Release dated March 3, 2005.


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                                   SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the  requirements  of the  Securities  Exchange Act of 1934,  Marine
Products  Corporation  has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

                                                    Marine Products Corporation.

Date: March 3, 2005                                 /s/ BEN M. PALMER
                                                    ----------------------------
                                                    Ben M. Palmer
                                                    Vice President,
                                                    Chief Financial Officer and
                                                    Treasurer


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                                                                      Exhibit 99

[LOGO] MARINE PRODUCTS
       CORPORATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                 Chaparral Boats, Inc. Ranks Highest in Customer
                   Satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates

ATLANTA, March 3, 2005 -- Marine Products Corporation (AMEX: MPX) announced
today that Chaparral Boats, Inc. has been presented with an award from J.D.
Power and Associates for the "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Small
Runabouts (16 - 19 Feet) in a Tie."

Richard A. Hubbell, Marine Products Corporation's Chief Executive Officer
stated, "This honor is significant because it is a reflection of those who
purchase our boats, as well as those who purchase the boats of our competitors.
We are pleased to have been recognized by J.D. Power and Associates; it is a
true representation of the voice of the consumer."

James A. Lane, Jr., President of Chaparral Boats and Executive Vice President of
Marine Products commented, "This prestigious award, along with our awards for
product excellence and boat of the year, proves our commitment to excellence in
producing quality products and providing customer satisfaction."

J.D. Power and Associates 2005 Boat Competitive Information Study is based on
the responses from a total of 12,530 owners of 2003 and 2004 model year boats
registered between March 1, 2003 and May 31, 2004. The recognized boat class
includes fiberglass family runabouts from 16 to 19 feet with open and closed
bows, stern-driven and outboard powered. Overall customer satisfaction index
scores are based on performance in nine categories: engine, ride/handling,
helm/instrument panel, design/styling, sound system, maintenance, water sports
and fishing. For more information about J.D. Power and Associates, visit
www.jdpower.com .

Marine Products is a leading manufacturer of fiberglass boats, including
Chaparral pleasure boats and Robalo sport fishing boats. Marine Products
Corporation's investor Web site can be found on the Internet at
www.marineproductscorp.com .

For information about Marine Products Corporation please contact:

Jim Landers
Corporate Finance
404.321.2162
jlanders@marineproductscorp.com

Natasha Coleman
Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
404.321.2172
ncoleman@marineproductscorp.com

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