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In 1979 inventor and avid sport fisherman Mickey Rupp set out to design and manufacture an outrigger system that was easy to use and easy to service, his mission was to produce “the finest outriggers in the world”. Rupp Marine Inc. was founded a year later as demand quickly grew for his innovative, user friendly designs. The years immediately following incorporation saw a rapid expansion of the Rupp Marine patented product range, which included the invention of the T-top mounted outrigger. Rupp quickly became known as one of the world’s premier marine hardware manufacturers and one of the most recognizable and trusted brands in the sportfishing industry.
Located on the Manatee Pocket in Stuart, Florida, Rupp Marine continues to set marine industry benchmarks for quality, design and performance. With an unwavering commitment to quality, American manufacturing and customer service, it is no surprise that Rupp products are found as standard equipment at the majority of the world’s premier sportfishing boat manufacturers and on vessels enduring the harshest tournament fishing conditions throughout the world.
Rupp Marine’s dedicated staff works closely with the boat building community, utilizing the latest CAD and modeling software to help assure product compatibility and best overall fit and function. Rupp's rapid prototyping capabilities have greatly reduce time-to-market of the latest designs.
Only Rupp has a full line of sportfishing outriggers and other marine hardware available for boats from 18 feet to well over 100 feet in length. With a global network of qualified dealers, Rupp customers have peace of mind knowing that product support or spare parts are only a phone call or mouse click away.