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2023 World Cat 280CC
This 2023 World Cat 280CC is exceptionally well equipped for offshore fishing, cruising, and family use. Powered by twin Mercury 225XL FourStroke outboards with Mercury DTS digital controls, she also features Optimus 360 joystick control with SeaStation and autopilot course hold for effortless maneuvering and docking.
Finished with World Cat’s distinctive Shadow Package, this 280CC features Arniston Grey gelcoat accents, black powder-coated hardtop framing, black windshield frame, black hardware, Grey SeaDek helm accents, and a black Edson steering wheel.
The electronics package is centered around dual Garmin GPSMAP 8612xsv multifunction displays with Garmin 600W transducer, VHF radio and 8′ antenna. CZone digital switching is integrated directly into the Garmin displays, providing convenient control of the boat’s onboard systems.
For serious fishing, this boat is equipped with the World Cat Fishing Package, Gemlux Deluxe outriggers with 18′ collapsible hybrid poles, a 36V 112-lb-thrust trolling motor powered by an Abyss 72Ah lithium battery, Power-Pole charging system, rocket launchers, under-gunwale rod storage, and an engine freshwater flush system with Y-valve.
Additional equipment and options include:
- Twin Mercury 225XL FourStroke outboards – 600 Hours
- Mercury DTS digital throttle and shift controls
- Mercury VesselView 502 display
- Optimus electronic power steering
- Optimus 360 joystick control
- SeaStation position hold
- Autopilot course hold
- Dual Garmin GPSMAP 8612xsv displays
- Garmin 600W transducer
- Garmin VHF with 8′ antenna
- CZone digital switching integrated into Garmin displays
- Shadow Package
- Arniston Grey hardtop gelcoat
- Black powder-coated hardtop frame
- Black windshield frame
- Arniston Grey console helm
- Grey SeaDek helm pad and footrest
- Black console hatches, lids and lights
- Black Edson steering wheel
- World Cat Fishing Package
- Hardtop rocket launcher
- Leaning-post rocket launcher
- Under-gunwale rod racks with SeaDek backing
- Gemlux Deluxe outrigger system
- 18′ collapsible hybrid outrigger poles
- 36V 112-lb-thrust trolling motor
- Abyss 72Ah lithium trolling-motor battery
- Power-Pole charging system
- JL Audio upgraded stereo system
- JL Audio 800W amplifier
- Four JL Audio 6.5″ M6-Series speakers
- Two additional JL Audio 8.8″ M-Series speakers
- Blue LED underwater lighting
- Engine freshwater flush system with Y-valve
- Bottom paint
The World Cat 280CC combines the ride quality, stability, efficiency, and massive usable deck space of World Cat’s proven catamaran platform with a versatile layout equally suited for offshore fishing or spending the day on the water with family and friends.
This is a highly optioned 280CC with many of the most desirable factory upgrades already installed.
Steering System
Joystick ControlBow
- Aggressive bow styling with integrated high-intensity LED docking lights, surrounding fascia, thru-hull anchor and World Cat lettering
- Anchor locker with two hatches and raw water washdown hose in port locker
- Deck-level continuous S/S grab rail provides support to bow seating while staying out of the way
- Deluxe bow seating for 7, with hex-pattern contrast stitching
- Extra-wide forward facing seat integrated into head door
- 4 stainless steel cup holders
- (2) USB accessory outlets
- Insulated 36-quart bow cooler compartment
- Insulated 180-quart port and starboard storage compartments with overboard drains
- Port and starboard 6-quart personal cooler areas under gunwales keeps cold beverages at hand
- Integrated through-hull concealed windlass system with stylish S/S breastplate, 300-foot line, 15-foot chain, and 22-pound anchor
- Forward seating backrests
Helm
- Fiberglass top with surfboard edge and powdercoated frame w/built-in glass windshield. Includes radio box, 2 rear and 1 forward-facing spreader lights, and color-changing LED underside lights
- Ergonomically designed fiberglass console enables commanding view; stitched matte vinyl top enables high dash visibility in bright light
- Pantograph-style heavy-duty windshield wiper with rinse
- Glass dash console with standard dual Garmin GPSMAP® 7612xsv 12-inch multi-touch widescreen displays with Airmar® B117 depth/temp thru-hull transducer
- Mastervolt CZone® digital switching system; fully NMEA 2000® compatible, easy-access circuit board
- Fusion® marine entertainment system with 4 JL Audio speakers and Bluetooth
- Integrated 3-bank battery charging system
- Helm glove box for weatherproof storage; contains USB outlet
- 4 stainless steel cup holders
- Fiberglass lined head compartment with fresh water head system, 9-gallon holding tank, and overboard discharge
- Head includes Corian® counter, mirror and toiletries storage. Forward-facing wide console door for easy head access.
- Stainless steel steering wheel with power-knob
- Power assisted hydraulic steering system
- Extra-wide adjustable custom twin helm sport seats with twin flip-up bolsters and armrests
- Fiberglass leaning post tackle center with 30-gallon livewell with 1100 GPH magnetic drive pump, overboard drain, and a clear lid
- Corian® countertop with multi-compartment tackle and tool storage
- Battery management center for 3 batteries and battery select switches with parallel capability, power assist pump access and fire extinguisher compartment; integrated toe rail
- Yamaha DES Electronic Steering System
Cockpit/Stern
- Fresh and raw water washdown
- Insulated, lockable 355-quart port and starboard floor fish boxes with diaphragm pumps; each can alternately store 4 rods or a 5-gallon bucket
- Three piece construction for huge fishing area, with 360° cockpit bolsters
- Twin in-floor mechanical rooms with large hatches that allow easy access/service for bilge, pumps and other equipment
- Twin 1500-GPH port and starboard aft bilge pumps, accessible via mechanical rooms. Twin 500GPH forward bilge pumps accessible via fishboxes
- Total (6) 8” pull-up stainless steel cleats and (2) 8” stainless steel cleats accessible via stern hawsehole
- 8 stainless steel rod holders; 4 gunwale-mounted and 4 transom-mounted
- Aft fold-down transom seating for two with adjacent 12v outlets
- Walk-though transom with latched door provides easy access to swim platform
- User-friendly On-Ramp™ swim ladder
- (6) Flush mount fender holders