They are the world's leading manufacturer of quality fiberglass boats. Chaparral has received over 48 recognitions for product excellence and earned the NMMA CSI award for excellence in customer satisfaction ten years in a row for every category of boat they make.

Chaparral was founded in 1965 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Chaparral's first boat was a 15-foot tri-hull design with a retail price of less than $1,000. Over time Chaparral grew by offering exceptional quality and consumer value.

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MPC is a Delaware corporation incorporated on August 31, 2000 and became a publicly traded company effective February 28, 2001. MPC is currently traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MPX. Marine Products is a leading manufacturer of fiberglass boats under the brand names Chaparral and Robalo.