SCOPINICH, PAUL Ship
Yard-Scopinich Fighting Chairs
For
more than a century the name "Scopinich" has been synonymous within
the yachting community with craftsmanship, service, reliability and integrity.
When we place the name "Scopinich" on our fighting chairs, it
represents the pride and reputation on six generations of master shipbuilders.
This famous name can be traced to a small island off the eastern shore of the
Adriatic, Losinj Mali, Croatia where, from the mid-nineteenth century great
grandfather Scopinich owned and operated the Scopinich Boat Works. In the early
twentieth century great uncle Mirto Scopinich and grandfather Federico
Scopinich migrated to the U.S. and kept this heritage of excellence flourishing
at their two locations in Freeport, Long Island. Despite the Depression, hard
work, dedication and skills learned in the old country gave Scopinich a
reputation as the builder of the finest boats coming out of Long Island’s many
shipyards. In 1942 the two Scopinich yards were awarded the coveted U.S. Army
and Navy "E" prize for excellence in war production. Federico’s son,
Mario, carried on this tradition of excellence at the Hampton Boat Works at
Hampton Bays, Long Island. Today, Paul Scopinich, Mario’s eldest son, continues
the family tradition by building the finest marine products in the world. A
Scopinich product is a statement of excellence, a handcrafted masterpiece using
only the finest materials. Its innovative design, superior ergonomics,
sophisticated engineering and perfectly machined metal components, combined
with the finest finish, make a Scopinich the barometer of excellence against
which all others are judged. Scopinich Fighting Chairs and Accessories at
Stuart, Florida is proud to present it’s complete line of world class fighting
chairs, accessories and a range of sportfishing equipment that assures years of
recreational and tournament satisfaction. (Internet 2002)