Aicon Audace 50 Video Review: An Italian Explorer-Style Dayboat
By the YachtWay editorial deskUpdated October 2026Video walkthrough7 min read
The Aicon Audace 50 is a 50 ft sport cruiser built by Aicon Yachts with Lynx Yachts, with a rugged, explorer-style windshield and a big fuel tank for long runs. We walked the boat from the swim platform to the owner's cabin. She has fold-down side terraces, a cockpit dining area with a flip backrest, a teppanyaki galley, a bow lounge, a VIP cabin forward, an owner's cabin aft and a washer-dryer.
A dayboat with the range of an explorer
The Audace 50 looks like a dayboat but is built to travel. The windshield has an explorer look with three wipers, and over 700 gallons of fuel means a run like Miami to Nassau on one tank. On deck there is plenty of room to entertain, and below there are two cabins, a dry head and a washer-dryer, which is rare at this size. Aicon offers outboards, sterndrives, shafts or IPS.
What stood out on board
- A swim platform that carries 400 kgIt rises to work as a passerelle and lowers into steps for the water.
- Fold-down side terracesBoth sides fold out by the aft sunbed to widen the deck.
- A backrest that flipsThe dining bench backrest swings aft, so guests can watch the chef or the view.
- A teppanyaki galleyBehind the helm seats, with a wine fridge that holds bottles upright and an ice maker.
- Over 700 gallons of fuelEnough to run from Miami to Nassau on one tank.
- A washer-dryer on boardIn the lower salon, next to a large fridge.
Spec sheet at a glance
| Feature | What you get | The benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 50 ft 1 in (15.27 m) | A big deck for a dayboat |
| Beam | 14 ft 9 in (4.5 m) | Wider still with the terraces down |
| Draft | 3 ft 7 in (1.1 m) | Shallow enough for the Bahamas |
| Dry weight | 15.5 t (34,172 lb) | Built for offshore runs |
| Tanks | 762 gal fuel, 106 gal water (2,885 L, 400 L) | Long range on one tank |
| Power (as filmed) | Twin 640 hp inboards, shaft drive | Triple Mercury 600 outboards also offered |
| Top speed | 38 kn inboards, 48 kn outboards (listing figures) | We did not sea trial this boat |
| Layout | VIP cabin forward, owner's cabin aft, one dry head | Room for two couples |
| Helm | Two 16 in Garmin screens, carbon fibre dash | Everything within arm's reach |
| Galley | Teppanyaki plate, wine fridge, ice maker | US spec adds a bar with stools |
| Below deck | Washer-dryer, microwave, TV, large fridge | Set up for longer trips |
| Design | Lynx Yachts and Aicon Yachts | Italian styling with Dutch build know-how |
Swim platform and aft deck
The swim platform rises to step ashore and lowers into steps for swimming. It carries 400 kg, so it could take water toys. Behind the aft sunbed there is still room for bean bags.
- Aft sunbed.Two steps up, with an inclined backrest.
- Storage.Under the sunbed, for gear from the day.
- Terraces.Fold down on both sides.
- Hardtop.Reaches back almost to the sunbed.
Cockpit dining and galley
The dining table is solid teak, with cup holders built in. The bench backrest swings aft so guests can face the galley or the view.
- Fridge.Built into the seating, within reach.
- Wine fridge.Behind the helm seats, with bottles upright.
- Ice maker.Next to the wine fridge.
- Cooking.A teppanyaki plate, or a grill instead.
- US spec.Three helm seats and a longer bar with stools.
Helm
The windshield wraps around with three wipers across three panes, which gives the boat its explorer look. The helm is finished in carbon fibre.
- Screens.Two 16 in Garmin displays, plus a small one.
- Controls.Trim tabs, bow thruster, chain counter and light switches.
- Charging.A spot to keep the phone charged.
- Seats.The captain's slides, and the passengers get a footrest.
Bow
The bow is made for entertaining, with a large sunbed and a C-shaped seating area around a table that extends.
- Sunbed.Two cup holders on each side.
- Lighting.Pop-up lights and pin lights along the deck.
- Teak.Runs over the gunwales, with metal grab rails.
- Seating.C-shaped, so it is easy to get in and out.
Lower salon and VIP cabin
Below deck there is an L-shaped lounge with a table that opens out, a good spot for a morning coffee or a call. A backlit Audace logo is set into the leather panels.
Lower salon
- Bar.A TV, a microwave and space for a coffee machine.
- Trash.Push a button and it drops to a bin below.
- Appliances.A large fridge and a washer-dryer.
VIP cabin
- Bed.A queen with leather upholstery.
- Light.Large windows, a porthole and electric blackout shades.
- Storage.Hanging closets on both sides.
Owner's cabin and head
The owner's cabin is aft, under the cockpit. You duck a little over the bed, but there is a seating area that could also be a kids' bed, and large windows on both sides.
Owner's cabin
- Storage.Every space is used, with drawers and a lit hanging closet.
- Door.A cutout so the handle never hits the wall.
- Comfort.A TV, power sockets and AC controls.
Head
- Layout.A dry head, with the shower behind its own door.
- Shower.A rain shower with plenty of headroom.
The Audace 50 is a dayboat with real range. The heavy-duty swim platform, the fold-down terraces and the teppanyaki galley make the deck easy to live on, and the teak table and carbon helm show the care in the build. Below, a VIP cabin, an owner's cabin and a washer-dryer let you stay out for days. With a choice of outboards, sterndrives, shafts or IPS, you can set her up for speed or range.
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