Specifications
| Length (LOA) | 27' 6" (27.5 ft) source |
| Beam | 9' 2" (9.17 ft) source |
| Draft | 14 in source |
| Air draft / bridge clearance | 7' 11" (7.92 ft) (World Cat prints 'Bridge Clearance 7' 11"'.) source |
| Dry weight | Builder publishes only a weight with engine |
| Approx. weight with engine (builder figure) | 7900 lb Builder figure with engine(s), not a dry weight: "Dry Weight W/Power 7,900 lbs (Approx.)" source |
| Fuel capacity | 220 gal source |
| Max horsepower | 450 hp source |
| Engine options | 450 HP (2 x 225 HP) source |
Only figures the builder publishes are shown. Missing rows were not published in the sources we checked.
Official model page on worldcat.com
Brochures and media
USCG recalls
No recall on the USCG recall list matches this model name. Check a specific boat's HIN with a dealer.
Questions and answers
How long is the World Cat 280DC-X?
The World Cat 280DC-X is 27' 6" long (27.5 ft), per the builder's published specs. source
What is the beam of the World Cat 280DC-X?
The beam (width) is 9' 2" (9.17 ft). source
What is the maximum horsepower for the World Cat 280DC-X?
The published maximum is 450 hp. source
How many people can the World Cat 280DC-X carry?
This is not published by the builder in the sources we checked for the World Cat 280DC-X. Ask a dealer for the current figure.
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How much fuel does the World Cat 280DC-X hold?
Fuel capacity is 220 gallons. source
How much does the World Cat 280DC-X weigh?
The builder publishes only a weight with engine: approx. 7,900 lb with engine(s) (builder figure). It is not a dry weight, and fuel, water and gear add more; see the source for the exact engine. source
What does the World Cat 280DC-X cost?
This is not published by the builder in the sources we checked for the World Cat 280DC-X. Ask a dealer for the current figure.
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Is the World Cat 280DC-X still in production?
It is listed as a current model on the builder's site. source
Will the World Cat 280DC-X fit under a bridge?
The builder's published air draft (bridge clearance, the height above the waterline) is 7' 11" (7.92 ft). Note: World Cat prints 'Bridge Clearance 7' 11"'. Load, trim, water level and added gear (antennas, radar, a raised top) change the real clearance, so leave a margin and check the source. source
Are there USCG recalls for the World Cat 280DC-X?
We did not find a USCG recall whose model name matches this model. That is not a guarantee: check the boat's HIN on the USCG recall list or with a dealer. source
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