266-270 LC

Not your traditional deck boat, the World Cat 270 LC (called the 266 LC in 1999–2002) is a full-on party platform whose stable catamaran hull is capable of handling offshore waters. Building a deck boat on a catamaran hull makes a lot of sense—catamarans are far more stable than monohulls, and the rectangular deck boat shape fits easily on a cat’s twin hulls. The wide-open cockpit of the 270 LC has room for a small crowd. The aft U-shaped lounge converts to a huge sun pad, but the absence of a transom door means passengers have to climb over the seat to get to the swim platform. An open-air galley is to port, opposite the helm, and the head—forward in the port console—features an innovative two-part door that admits light and fresh air. Beneath the helm is a massive storage locker for skis and wakeboards. (Note the low helm windshield.) While the World Cat 270 LC was more expensive than a conventional deck boat, her ability to handle rough water is superior to any of her monohull counterparts. A quality product, twin Honda 130hp outboards will deliver a top speed of 30+ knots.