Marine Concepts

10/16/2025

Honoring the Legacy of Augusto “Kiko” Villalon:

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Augusto “Kiko” Villalon, the visionary founder of Marine Concepts. In 1976, Kiko set out to redefine what was possible in design and development for fiberglass boat builders— creating a company that could take a project from concept to reality, all under one roof. We’re sharing a collection of special memories over the years, including one capturing Bob Long signing the purchase agreement from Kiko.

“The team at Marine Concepts would like to honor Kiko’s remarkable contributions to the marine industry. From founding Marine Concepts in 1976 to his influential work with NMMA and ABYC on craft design, safety, and quality, Kiko was an industry titan—one whose shoulders many of us proudly stand on today. Our teams in Cape Coral and Sarasota extend our deepest condolences to Kiko’s family and pledge to carry forward his founding vision with pride and purpose.”
— Spencer Traynom, Business Unit Director

Fair winds and following seas, Kiko. Your legacy will always guide us.

05/19/2025

We brought the fire to the dragon boat races 🔥🐉
Proud of our powerhouse teams for paddling hard and placing 2nd and 3rd overall! Nothing beats teamwork, determination, and a great day on the water.

04/11/2025

• A Fresh Look for a Familiar Brand •
You’ll notice something different around here 👀 — we’ve got a new logo! We’re not rebranding or changing who we are, just giving our visuals a bit of love to better match the energy and direction of where we’re heading.

01/01/2024

Happy New Year from the Marine Concepts team, hoping 2024 brings more big reasons to use a crane!

12/22/2023

Marine Concepts is honored to be an integral design and tooling partner with HCB Yachts in the development of the 4800 Campeón. HCB remains one of our great and loyal customers and it was a privilege to collaborate with them on this exciting and innovative project

06/22/2023

Tomorrow is the day we've all been waiting for! 🎉
The final episode of Military Makeover, sponsored by Patrick Industries, is airing on Lifetime.

Join us in witnessing the moment our teamwork pays off, as we reveal the beautifully remodeled home to the amazing Mitchell Family. Tune in and share this joyous moment with us!

Catch the final episode on Lifetime June 16th at 7:30 AM ET/PT. And on Military Makeover's YouTube channel.
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06/22/2023

09/29/2021

Looking to design a new boat? Our engineers at Marine Concepts can create new molds for you. We produce the patterns and molds for the majority of the U.S. fiberglass boat manufacturers. Stop by IBEX booth 3-1131 to learn more!

IBEX - International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference