Both the World Cat 320CC Center Console 2012 and the World Cat 320EC Express Cabin 2010 are catamaran designs, the first built in composite and the second in fibreglass, 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 2012 at 32,2 ft versus World Cat 320EC Express Cabin 2010 at 32,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the World Cat 320EC Express Cabin 2010 tips the scales at 10 900 lbs - 1 700 lbs less than the World Cat 320CC Center Console 2012 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.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 700 hp, the World Cat 320EC Express Cabin 2010 has a 100-hp advantage over the World Cat 320CC Center Console 2012's 600-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 320CC Center Console 2012 carries 300 gallons versus 260 gallons in the World Cat 320EC Express Cabin 2010. 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.