In a space filled with mass production, corner-cutting, and compromises, one builder has stood out for its unrelenting commitment to strength, reliability, and performance. That’s why we’re proud to name Novielli Boat Builders as Boats Daily’s 2025 Commercial Boat Builder of the Year. Headquartered in Florida and rapidly gaining attention across the U.S. and abroad, Novielli specializes in aluminum vessels ranging from 25 to 100 feet, purpose-built for patrol, military, and heavy-duty commercial use. From fisheries enforcement to law enforcement, from utility barges to military interceptors, Novielli is building boats that aren’t just seaworthy—they’re war-ready.
What sets them apart? It starts with materials. While most commercial builders rely on cheaper, easier-to-weld marine grade aluminum like 5052, Novielli refuses to compromise. Every hull is constructed from 5083 H111 aluminum, stem to stern. This high-performance grade is known for its superior corrosion resistance, marine fatigue strength, and durability under pressure, making it the choice for high-stakes missions. Most builders avoid 5083 stern to stern because of its difficulty to work with. Novielli made it standard.
But they didn’t stop at materials. In 2024, Novielli introduced a proprietary perforated quad-step hull design, resulting in a verified 15% increase in fuel efficiency over traditional commercial hulls. Fewer gallons burned, more miles covered, faster, quieter, and smoother.
Their hulls are backed by what may be the strongest warranty in the industry: a 50-year full structural coverage. That’s not a typo. While the industry standard remains 5 to 10 years, Novielli covers their hulls for five decades—a testament to how confident they are in what they build.
And it doesn’t go unnoticed. Mercury Marine recently named Novielli a Diamond OEM Partner, placing them in the top tier of Mercury’s global boatbuilding network. Their boats are routinely powered by Mercury SeaPro, Racing, and Verado platforms, with full Mercury integration at the helm—steer-by-wire, joystick control, VesselView displays, and more.
Behind the vision is William Staubs, a veteran of the U.S. Navy’s Seabees, the Navy’s combat construction force. With decades of building and field experience, William leads the team with a deep understanding of what operators really need on the water—from ergonomics and durability to outfitting and ease of maintenance. When you’ve lived the mission, you build for the mission.
Every Novielli vessel is built to ABYC and U.S. Coast Guard standards, and for international clients, they also offer European-compliant builds, leveraging their Italian naval architects and engineers to combine rugged performance with clean aesthetics.
In short, Novielli boats are built for operators who expect more: more performance, more protection, more pride in their fleet. Whether you’re patrolling coastlines, transporting equipment to an offshore rig, or responding to an emergency in rough seas, Novielli delivers vessels you can count on—today, tomorrow, and decades down the line.
It’s rare to find a builder so obsessed with getting it right, and it’s exactly why we’re proud to recognize them.
Congratulations to Novielli Boat Builders
Boats Daily’s 2025 Commercial Boat Builder of the Year.
