Both the World Cat 320CC Center Console 2011 and the World Cat 320EC Express Cabin 2012 are catamaran designs, both built in composite, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - World Cat 320CC Center Console 2011 at 32,2 ft versus World Cat 320EC Express Cabin 2012 at 32,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the World Cat 320EC Express Cabin 2012 tips the scales at 11 400 lbs - 2 200 lbs less than the World Cat 320CC Center Console 2011 at 9 200 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 600 hp for the World Cat 320CC Center Console 2011 and 600 hp for the World Cat 320EC Express Cabin 2012. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the World Cat 320CC Center Console 2011 carries 300 gallons versus 260 gallons in the World Cat 320EC Express Cabin 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 9 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.