Audace 80 Ice

Nine knots is a deliberate cruising speed, not a limitation: it is what a displacement hull is built to do well. Mostes is building the Audace 80 Ice, due in 2026, around that number rather than around a hunt for maximum speed.

Build and provenance

She is a monohull built in steel, a material choice suited to a displacement hull, and Mostes is building her new for delivery in 2026. There is no refit history to weigh here and no prior ownership: the build itself is the story so far.

Layout and accommodation

Ten guests are arranged across five cabins aboard Audace 80 Ice, spread over her 26-metre length in a layout built around a displacement hull's proportions rather than a planing hull's need for a flat run aft.

Performance and engineering

The numbers describe the hull type precisely: a 9-knot cruise and a 13.5-knot top speed are what a displacement design trades for a steadier ride rather than outright pace. At 84 feet and 26 metres, Audace 80 Ice is built to cover water steadily rather than sprint between anchorages.

Where she lies and how to see her

Audace 80 Ice is being built for a berth in Genoa, Italy, and Boatcrowd will arrange viewings there as she nears completion, attending in person with any buyer who wants to see her. Once an offer is accepted, survey and sea trial follow before handover.