Exhibit 99

[LOGO] MARINE PRODUCTS
       CORPORATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                     MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION COMMENTS ON
                            UNUSUAL TRADING ACTIVITY

ATLANTA, December 22, 2004 -- Marine Products Corporation (AMEX: MPX) commented
today on unusual trading activity in its common stock. The trading volume of
Marine Products Corporation's stock was approximately 168,000 shares today and
the closing price was $24.07, a decline of $3.18 or 11.7% from the previous
day's closing price.

The Company stated that there has been no material development in its business
and affairs not previously disclosed publicly, or to its knowledge, any other
reason to account for the unusual market activity.

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
http://www.marineproductscorp.com.

For information about Marine Products Corporation please contact:

BEN M. PALMER
Chief Financial Officer
404.321.7910
irdept@marineproductscorp.com

JIM LANDERS
Corporate Finance
404.321.2162