Over 80,000 customers across the globe can be found enjoying our catamarans. They’ve chosen our boats because World CatTM delivers a smoother, more stable, more enjoyable experience from entertaining at the dock to navigating the deepest waters.

The origin of World CatTM can be traced back over a quarter of a century to the beginning of our Glacier Bay Edition boats in America’s Pacific Northwest. Today, World CatTM is the largest maker of power catamarans in the world. Located in Tarboro, North Carolina, our boats are precision crafted in a state-of-the-art 140,000 square foot facility.

While we build an array of boats in different sizes and configurations, each is a reflection of our mission to deliver the smoothest ride on water – making boating more enjoyable and giving boaters the comfort and confidence to cruise, fish, dive, and explore the water world around them.

From the South Pacific to Siberia, World Cats have safely carried thousands of boaters over tens of thousands of miles. Shouldn’t you share in that experience?

A historic photo of a World Cat on the water next to rocks
A World Cat near an Ice Cap

1998

The first World CatTM is built in Greenville, NC with a new mold and new hull. By fall of 1998, the World Cat brand is launched with three models: the 246 Sport Fisherman (SF), 266 Sport Cuddy (SC), and 266 Sport Fisherman (SF).

2000

The 246DC Dual Console launches.

A World CatTM wins the Bermuda Challenge – a run from Norfolk, VA to Bermuda.

2001

The acquisition and renovation of a new facility is the start of transitioning production to Tarboro, NC.

Chris Peters sets the World Record Maco Shark in a 246SF.

2002

World Cat launcehs the 33' TE Center Console

World CatTM launches the 33’ TE Center Console, an innovative performance boat. At the time, it was the largest outboard boat in production and the first outboard boat to feature the new Suzuki 300HP 4-stroke engines, an absolute game changer.

2004

World Cat's truly complex and innovative design, the 320EC is revealed.

World CatTM introduces a truly complex and innovative design with the 320EC, featuring World Cat’s first hull with a cabin and separate head.

2009

World CatTM secures its staying power by acquiring Glacier Bay and Livingston Catamaran Boats, while reinforcing its commitment to A Better Way To Boatâ„¢.

2010

The first family friendly hull and deck design, the 320CC

World CatTM launches its first family fish friendly hull and deck design with the new 320CC Center Console.

2011

World CatTM officially enters the inshore audience with the launch of the 230CC and 230DC.

2015

For the first time, World CatTM launches a boat that does not focus on fishing first with the 230SD, featuring a refined family and cruising boating experience.

2016

The largest outboard dual console, the 320DC

World CatTM launches the largest dual console outboard boat on the market with the 320DC.

2017

The 280CC-x and 280DC-x running on the water

The 280CC-X and 280DC-X is launched, featuring a new hull style line, designed to deliver a refined look at top speeds.

2019

400CC-X Flagship model

The new flagship 40’ hull emerges with the launch of the 400DC-X, becoming the largest dual console catamaran to ever hit the market. Quickly following was the 400CC-X Center Console featuring the innovative Cat-Track™ seating.

400DC-X Flagship Model

2022

World Cat's 25th Anniversary

World CatTM celebrates their 25th Anniversary year.

World CatTM introduces the all-new 260CC-X.

2023

World CatTM introduces the all-new 260DC-X.

2024

235TE

World CatTM introduces the all-new 235 TE' for 2024

400DC-X Island

World CatTM introduces the all-new 400DC-X Island

Legacy Savings Event

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