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Related Party Transactions (Detail Textuals) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Related Party Transactions (Detail Textuals) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Voting power held by entity	one vote
Investment in joint venture	$ 2,554,000
Marine Products
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Spinoff transaction percentage	100.00%
Marine Products \| 255 RC, LLC
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Joint venture ownership interest percentage	50.00%
Operating lease agreement term	5 years
Investment in joint venture	2,554,000
Marine Products \| Transition Support Services Agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Aggregate amount of services received	663,000	670,000	544,000
Due from related parties during the current period	47,000	145,000
Other
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Products or services from suppliers	1,092,000	1,039,000	1,676,000
Administrative services and rent	$ 84,000	$ 83,000	$ 83,000
Voting power held by entity	excess of fifty percent