Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
World Cat 270EC Express Cabin 2010 vs World Cat 320EC Express Cabin 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The World Cat 270EC Express Cabin 2010 vs World Cat 320EC Express Cabin 2007 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 2007 measures 32,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the World Cat 270EC Express Cabin 2010 at 28,0 feet (2010). At 68 lbs and 75 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 600 hp, the World Cat 320EC Express Cabin 2007 has a 150-hp advantage over the World Cat 270EC Express Cabin 2010's 450-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 2007 carries 26 gallons versus 2 gallons in the World Cat 270EC Express Cabin 2010. 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 2007 is rated for 9 passengers, while the World Cat 270EC Express Cabin 2010 caps at 8. 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 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the World Cat 320EC Express Cabin 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 32,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The World Cat 270EC Express Cabin 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeWorld Cat
MakeWorld Cat
Model270EC Express Cabin
Model320EC Express Cabin
Model Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam10 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches126
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 6 in
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.59
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Depth - DetailCockpit Depth: 60 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters152.4
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches6
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail12 in
Draft [max] - Detail16 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inches16
Weight - Detail6,800 lbs. with twin 225 engines
Weight - Detail7,500 lbs
Weight - kg3084.43
Weight - kg3401.94
Weight - lbs.68
Weight - lbs.75
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet32
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in. Without Pulpit: 26 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 2 in. Without Pulpit: 30 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters9.8
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches386
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeCatamaran
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail200 gal. (2 x 100 gal.)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail260 gal. (2 x 130 gal.)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Liters984.21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine max450 hp (2 x 225 hp)
Engine max600 hp (2 x 300 hp)
Performance
Cruising speed26 mph
Cruising speednot available
Operational Info
HeadElectric
Headnot available
Headroom6 ft. 0 in
Headroomnot available
Water capacity32 gal
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail10 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height10 ft. 0 in. without outriggers or electronics
Trailer - Heightnot available