Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
World Cat 270TE Tournament Edition 2013 vs WorldCat 280 DC-X 2021: Same Brand, Different Boat
The World Cat 270TE Tournament Edition 2013 vs WorldCat 280 DC-X 2021 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 450 hp, the World Cat 270TE Tournament Edition 2013 has a 250-hp advantage over the WorldCat 280 DC-X 2021's 200-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 270TE Tournament Edition 2013 carries 240 gallons versus 220 gallons in the WorldCat 280 DC-X 2021. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the World Cat 270TE Tournament Edition 2013 and its 450-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the WorldCat 280 DC-X 2021 with its 200-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeWorld Cat
Makenot available
Model270TE Tournament Edition
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
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
Draft [max] - Detail12 in.
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail7,000 lbs. with twin 225 engines
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3175.14
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.7000
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailTrailering: 10 ft. 2 in. (keel to top of fiberglass hardtop with no outriggers nor electronics - not including trailer itself)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.1
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches122
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]25 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet27
Length overall - Detail28 ft. Without Pulpit: 26 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches324
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeCatamaran
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail240 gal. (2 x 120 gal.)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters908.5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters832.79
Fuel tank capacity - Gal240
Fuel tank capacity - Gal220
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max450 hp (2 x 225 hp)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower200 hp
Performance
Cruising speed29 mph
Cruising speednot available
Operational Info
Water capacity20 gal.
Water capacity17
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal9
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters34.07
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower