Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
World Cat 230SF Center Console 2007 vs World Cat 320EC Express Cabin 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The World Cat 230SF Center Console 2007 vs World Cat 320EC Express Cabin 2010 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The World Cat 320EC Express Cabin 2010 measures 32,2 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 8,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the World Cat 230SF Center Console 2007 at 24,0 feet (2007). At 34 lbs and 109 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 700 hp, the World Cat 320EC Express Cabin 2010 has a 400-hp advantage over the World Cat 230SF Center Console 2007's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the World Cat 320EC Express Cabin 2010 carries 26 gallons versus 15 gallons in the World Cat 230SF Center Console 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The World Cat 320EC Express Cabin 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the World Cat 230SF Center Console 2007 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the World Cat 320EC Express Cabin 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the World Cat 320EC Express Cabin 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 32,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The World Cat 230SF Center Console 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWorld Cat
MakeWorld Cat
Model230SF Center Console
Model320EC Express Cabin
Model Year2007
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam10 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches126
Draft [max] - Detail12 in
Draft [max] - Detail16 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inches16
Weight - Detail3,400 lbs
Weight - Detail10,900 lbs. with twin 300 engines
Weight - kg1542.21
Weight - kg4944.15
Weight - lbs.34
Weight - lbs.109
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet32.17
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in. Without Pulpit: 22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters9.8
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches386
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailCockpit Depth: 74 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters187.96
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches74
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeCatamaran
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (2 x 75 gal.)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail260 gal. (2 x 130 gal.)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Liters984.21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine max300 hp (2 x 150 hp)
Engine max700 hp (2 x 350 hp)
Operational Info
Head1 (enclosed)
HeadVacu-Flush
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity38 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail10 gal
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed26 mph
Trailer Info
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height11 ft. 0 in. without outriggers or electronics