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Merry Christmas 2011 to all from the PowerCat Group! We hope that everyone is having a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend as we are. 2009-2011 have been tough years for the boat industry and our country, however, we are looking forward to a wonderful 2012. We’ve got lots of exciting new product releases scheduled, including a new line of 23′ Carolina Cats and a new 255DC World Cat dual console for the Miami Boat Show in February. Be sure to stay tuned to our website to learn about these new models and other product improvements.

Have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year!

We completed the ALL NEW Glacier Bay 2770 in time for it’s debut at the Norwalk Boatshow, and so far the new model has been a big hit! The 2770 utilizes the new Glacier Bay 2700 hull which was redesigned for the Glacier Bay 2740 in order to utilize advanced laminates and an improved structure.

The 2770 features a larger helm without sacrificing cockpit fishing space. Included is a custom helmseat with a flip-up bolster and armrest, and an expansive electronics area capable of (1) 12″ screen or (2) 8″ screens. The helm area also includes a full l-lounge, and an entertainment center with a 20-gallon livewell.  Plenty of storage is available everywhere, and various options such as a stainless steel refrigerator are available.

The cabin was also completely redesigned for improved access and more space. The head was moved aft to separate it from the berth area in order to provide more privacy to the toilet and shower. A sink and LED lighting are included as standard.

Here’s the BoatTest.com performance video of the 2770 running:

Prototype #2 will be on display at the Lauderdale Boatshow, Space 2004 if you’re able to come see us. The changes have to be seen to be appreciated, we hope to see you there! As always if you need tickets feel free to contact us.

We finished initial testing and seatrials yesterday on the brand new World Cat 320CC Center Console in Beaufort, NC… all went well! Once this boat gets to the Miami Boat Show we will perform official prop testing with Suzuki and release the final performance numbers.

Here’s some video of running in Beaufort Inlet:

We reduced the weight of this boat approx 20% using new processes and technologies. As a result, this boat weighs slightly more than a 290CC Center Console, which means more power and speed, and less time and money spent at the pump!

As a result, handling and performance for this boat was phenomenal, the only info I will release at this time is that she was able to get on plane and run at 30mph on only one engine…

Next week we will release final performance #’s from Suzuki.

This is a little late coming, however, better late than never The 320CC Center Console is complete and has been enduring extensive testing offshore Eastern North Carolina prior to shipping to the Miami Boat Show for it’s debut.

Here’s the video of actually infusing the 320 hull in October 2009. The video has been increased approx 5x normal speed, thus decreasing the total time of the video (and the infusion process) from approx 55 minutes to less than ten minutes.

I will be posting video of the boat running, and the initial performance data… this boat has succeeded in accomplishing our goal of reducing weight of the finished product by approximately 20% while increasing structural integrity. This reduced weight has resulted in a product with improved cruise and WOT speeds, improved handling, and increased fuel economy.

We are excited about this new technology and the possibilities it provides us for future development. Stay tuned!

At World Cat we are always trying to improve our products and build the best possible boat on the market. In designing the 320CC Center Console we went back to the drawing board to design a product from the hull up… this boat builds on our popular 290CC while giving the customer increased beam and length, as well as additional features.

Additionally, the hull for this boat is built using the best possible methods of boat production, vacuum infusion. As a company we are using this boat as our first foray into vacuum infusion… this will result in a product that is bulletproof, while reducing weight of the finished product. No other production catamaran builder is able to boast this advanced technology.

This technology allows us to meet our requirements of strength, rigidity, and low weight. Additionally, this boat will include a two-piece fiberglass stringer grid. This combination will result in product with superior strength for offshore use, while providing higher cruise and top-end speeds, and increased fuel economy.

By utilizing vacuum infusion we can ensure precise resin to glass ratios, and ensure perfect core and laminate bonds. The hull is infused with 100% vinyl ester resin which offer superior cosmetic and structural benefits.

We will continue to update our progress on the 320CC, and of integrating vacuum infusion into the production of our boats.