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World Cat 280 CC-X

Current 27-foot-6-inch center-console power catamaran with offshore, fishing, cruising, and recreational use in the Halo 28 buyer consideration set.

Reviewed sources publish 27'6" · 9'2" · 7,400 lb dry weight with power (approx.), with twin 200s · 450 HP (2 × 225 HP). Values below retain their measurement basis and source limitations.

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Sources differ.

Current source statements remain separate with their own provenance. No value is selected, averaged, or normalized while the discrepancy remains open.

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A historical editorial test reports a higher top speed than the current model page and revised Yamaha performance bulletin.

Owner approved the current/revised 46.3 mph WOT and 29.0 mph at 4,000 rpm twin-F200 primary-source record. The older 2018 editorial value remains internal historical evidence and is not averaged.

Identity & status

Market status

Current / Available

market status

Intended use

Offshore · Fishing · Recreational · Multi Purpose

eligibility record

Core dimensions & supported details

Length overall

27'6"

manufacturer published

Beam

9'2"

manufacturer published

Draft

14" hull draft

manufacturer published hull draft

Capacity

Fuel capacity

220 gal (2 × 110 gal)

manufacturer capacity unit system not stated

Weight & basis

Weight

7,400 lb dry weight with power (approx.), with twin 200s

rigged dry

Configuration & performance

Power / max rating

450 HP (2 × 225 HP)

manufacturer rating

Top speed

46.3 mph at 5,950 rpm

current revised manufacturer test

Typical cruise claim

No current comparable cruise test published

10% reserve range

Range not calculated

incompatible or unverified units

Pricing

Published price

Manufacturer price not published

published pricing not located

Documented performance

manufacturer published

2 × Yamaha 200 HP

Weight as tested 8,367 lb; half fuel, three batteries, two people, and 30 lb safety gear. 82°F air; 5–10 mph wind; sea-level elevation 84°F water

Published by source

Point	RPM	Speed	Fuel burn	Economy
Typical Cruise	4000	29 mph	14.3 source GPH · gallon system not stated	2.03 source MPG · gallon system not stated
WOT	5950	46.3 mph	39.3 source GPH · gallon system not stated	1.18 source MPG · gallon system not stated

Limitation: Yamaha states results are approximate and configuration- and conditions-dependent. Standardized range calculation is withheld because the 220-gallon source does not state the gallon system and economy compatibility is not independently verified.

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