World Cat 280 CC-X Value: A Market Report (2026)
An independent, hand-reviewed market report, we don’t sell boats or listings. Last reviewed June 2026.
What’s a World Cat 280 CC-X worth? As of June 2026, used 280 CC-X power catamarans are listed (asking) from about $198,000 (2020) up to $335,000 (2024 to 2025), and a brand-new 2026 runs $314,000 to $350,000. A mid-range used example (around 2021) typically asks ~$205,000 to $225,000 and we estimate it sells around $185,000 to $210,000. Actual sold prices aren’t public, so the selling figures are honest estimates, not recorded sales. The 280 CC-X holds its value unusually well, helped by limited supply.
If you’re buying or selling a World Cat 280 CC-X, here’s the real picture: what we found listed across the web right now, how it holds value by year, what owners actually think, and, because I own a 2021, a first-hand take you won’t get from a spec sheet.
What we found listed (reviewed June 2026)
We reviewed current 280 CC-X listings across the major sites by hand. A representative sample:
| Year | Asking | Location | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $318,847 | Sarasota, FL | Boat Trader |
| 2025 | $284,900 (price cut) | Fort Myers Beach, FL | Boat Trader |
| 2024 | $335,000 | Algonac, MI | Boat Trader |
| 2024 | $249,900 | St. Petersburg, FL | Boat Trader |
| 2020 | $199,000 | Moneta, VA | Boat Trader |
| 2020 | $198,500 (price cut) | Atlantic Beach, NC | Boat Trader |
Two things jump out, and they’re the honest story: the spread within a single model year is huge (2024s ran $250K to $335K, that’s options, region, hours, and condition mattering more than the year), and two of six had already cut their price, a sign sellers are flexible in today’s softer market.
Value by model year
Anchored on the listings above; years without a direct listing in our sample are interpolated and marked (est.):
| Model year | Typical asking | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| New 2026 | $314,000 to $350,000 | observed |
| 2025 | $285,000 to $319,000 | observed |
| 2024 | $250,000 to $335,000 | observed (wide, options) |
| 2023 | ~$235,000 | (est.) |
| 2022 | ~$220,000 | (est.) |
| 2021 | ~$205,000 to $225,000 | (est.), owner-reviewed |
| 2020 | ~$198,500 to $199,000 | observed |
| 2019 | ~$185,000 | (est.) |
| 2018 | ~$170,000 | (est.) |
The takeaway buyers care about: a new 280 CC-X is $100K+ more than a clean four-to-five-year-old one, for a boat that’s mechanically very similar. Part of that gap is simply new-boat prices running up sharply since 2021.
What it likely sells for
We estimate the 280 CC-X sells for roughly 8 to 10% under asking in the current market, more on listings that have sat or already dropped. So a 2021 asking ~$215K likely trades around $190K to $205K; a 2020 around $180K to $190K. These are estimates, not recorded sales, actual sold prices for boats aren’t public. We’ll replace them with verified sold prices as our data grows.
How it holds value
Remarkably well for its size. The 280 CC-X benefits from the World Cat brand reputation, the twin-hull ride, and, importantly, limited supply: not many come up for sale, which keeps prices firm regardless of the broader market. Power catamarans in general have held value better than comparable monohulls through the recent market.
What owners say
Summarized from owner discussion on The Hull Truth and other boating forums, weighted by how often a theme recurs, not by the loudest voices.
Owners praise (often): a dry, stable ride that shines in a beam sea and at rest for fishing; strong fuel economy and offshore range for the size; how well it holds value.
Common concerns (some): occasional “tunnel slap” in a short head sea (trim and load matter); the wide 9’2″ beam, confirm your slip, lift, and trailer fit before you buy.
Tip: verify both engines’ hours and service history, a twin repower is expensive.
Overall owner sentiment skews clearly positive, this is a well-regarded boat.
From an owner: my 2021 280 CC-X
I ordered my 2021 280 CC-X new and paid $197,000, taking delivery in June 2021, right before prices jumped. Five years later, I could sell it for close to what I paid, which tells you everything about how this boat holds value. It’s a dry, stable platform, and the cat hull earns its keep when it’s snotty offshore. It’s bigger and more complex than some buyers need (twin engines, lots of systems), so be honest about whether you want that. If you’re shopping used, check the engine hours and service records first, and don’t be scared off by cosmetic issues if the bones are good.
Owner-verified, Best Boat Report founder, North Carolina.
Also consider
Twin Vee 280, Glacier Bay 2680, Aquila 28 Molokai, Robalo R272 (monohull), and the Grady-White 281 (monohull).
Methodology: We reviewed current and recent listings for the World Cat 280 CC-X by hand across the major listing sites (last reviewed June 2026). Asking prices are observed; selling prices are estimates (asking minus the typical market discount), not recorded sales. Owner sentiment is summarized and attributed from boating forums; the owner section is first-hand. We don’t sell boats or listings. This is a hand-reviewed market report, not a live data feed.