For any boater who is looking for a smoother, more stable ride in a 26-foot dual console, put the World Cat 265DC‑X on your must-see list at the Discover Boating Atlantic City Boat Show, February 25 – March 1, 2026. The 265DC-X is the evolution of World Cat’s popular mid-size dual console, reimagined with a more aggressive stance, refined hull design, and thoughtful features throughout.
Fully Loaded Design
Designed for either a day of fishing or a family day of cruising, the 265DC-X was built with boaters in mind, capitalizing on stability, safety, and performance. This new dual-console optimizes space, storage, and comfort for a truly better boating experience.
Thoughtful innovation is built into every detail, from the swivel cooler to the versatile swivel seat that stows under the helm or swings out to create extra aft seating. With LED underwater lighting packages and a hull design to get on plane faster, the 26-foot 265DC-X was crafted to perfection for a day of cruising, fishing, or whatever else the day calls for.
World Cat 265DC-X Key Features
- Length: 25′ 6″
- Beam: 9′ 0″
- Draft: 14″
- Max HP Rating: 400 HP
- Fuel Capacity: 180 gal
- Dry Weight W/Power: 7,500 lbs
- Dual-console layout for fishing and family cruising
- Integrated hardtop with LED lighting
- 12″ Garmin display with Yamaha CL-5
- Spacious livewell and insulated fish boxes
- Ample rod storage and rocket launchers
- Convertible bow seating / casting area
- Fold-away aft cockpit seating
- Easy-access systems and self-bailing cockpit
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At the Helm
The powder-coated dual console frame and windshield deflect wind and block the spray while still letting you enjoy the fresh air, and the LED lighting keeps the deck usable from first light to after dark. The elegant layout of the standard 12″ Garmin display, coaming storage with USB charging station, and Garmin VHF gives you clear, organized control without any clutter.
Comfort and Seating
Up front, the wrap‑around U‑lounge bow seating with backrests gives you a spacious conversation area, with available optional features including a sun lounge filler with cushion and a bow table that converts to a casting deck when you’re ready to fish. In the aft cockpit, standard fold‑down jump seats let you choose between wide‑open deck space for fishing or extra seating for cruising. Combined with the stable catamaran ride, it’s a layout that keeps the crew comfortable, secure, and part of the action no matter where they sit.
Two Hulls Are Better Than One
Compared to a monohull, a World Cat’s twin-hull design gives every model a smoother, softer, and drier ride, especially when the water gets rough. By pulling air and water into the tunnel between the hulls, it creates an aerated cushion that reduces impact, improves stability, and boosts efficiency. The rougher it gets, the more you feel the advantage.
World Cat builds on this twin-hull advantage with a full line of luxurious dual consoles for boaters who want even more versatility. Dual-console layouts deliver additional wind and spray protection, ample storage, advanced social seating, and easier access to the bow, giving families and mixed crews a comfortable, clutter-free platform.