Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
World Cat 320CC Center Console 2013 vs World Cat 320EC Express Cabin 2011 — A Close Look at Two Catamarans
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the World Cat 320CC Center Console 2013 and the World Cat 320EC Express Cabin 2011 are catamaran designs with composite construction — 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 2013 at 32,2 ft versus World Cat 320EC Express Cabin 2011 at 32,2 ft. At 92 lbs and 12 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 2011 has a 100-hp advantage over the World Cat 320CC Center Console 2013'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 320EC Express Cabin 2011 carries 26 gallons versus 3 gallons in the World Cat 320CC Center Console 2013. 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.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the World Cat 320EC Express Cabin 2011 and its 700-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the World Cat 320CC Center Console 2013 with its 600-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeWorld Cat
MakeWorld Cat
Model320CC Center Console
Model320EC Express Cabin
Model Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 6 in
Beam10 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inches126
Beam - Inches126
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 6 in
Bridge clearance - Meters2.74
Bridge clearance - Meters2.9
Bridge clearance - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Inches114
Draft [max] - Detail16 in
Draft [max] - Detail16 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches16
Draft [max] - Inches16
Weight - Detail9,200 lbs. with twin 300 engines
Weight - Detail12,000 lbs
Weight - kg4173.05
Weight - kg5443.1
Weight - lbs.92
Weight - lbs.12
Height - DetailTrailering: 10 ft. 6 in. (keel to top of fiberglass hardtop with no outriggers nor electronics - not including trailer itself)
Height - DetailTrailering: 11 ft. (keel to top of fiberglass hardtop with no outriggers nor electronics - not including trailer itself)
Height - Meters3.2
Height - Meters3.35
Height - Inches126
Height - Inches132
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feet32.17
Length - Feet32.17
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters9.8
Length overall - Meters9.8
Length overall - Inches386
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 materialComposite
Hull materialComposite
Hull typeCatamaran
Hull typeCatamaran
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (2 x 150 gal.)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail260 gal. (2 x 130 gal.)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters984.21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine max600 hp (2 x 300 hp)
Engine max700 hp (2 x 350 hp)
Operational Info
Water capacity20 gal
Water capacity45 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detail15 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detail10 gal
Holding tank capacity - Liters56.78
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Gal15
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed26 mph