2026 World Cat 296DC Base
- Year 2026
- Make World Cat
- Model 296DC
2026 World Cat 296DC
The Dual Console...ElevatedThe 296DC brings you a smoother ride, shallower draft, and greater stability even in rough seas. And, while it’s built for comfort, it delivers plenty of speed. New features include a lower profile hardtop & frame, improved deck spacing, comfortable aft-facing softback seats with safety handrails, a 25-gallon livewell located in the port seat box and a 125-quart fish box located in the starboard seat box, updated dash and switch panel, USB outlets, and courtesy lighting in the bow. No matter what your watersports pleasure, this boat will deliver and then some.
Features may include:
Bow- Molded-In Bow Pulpit with Roller and Cleats
- Pro Series Free-Fall Windlass with 300' Line, 15' Chain, 22 lb Polished S.S. Anchor, and Foot Switches
- Bow Seating with Cushioned Backs for 6 Adult
- Port and Starboard Recessed Handrails
- (4) Stainless Steel Cup Holders and Storage Compartment
- Lockable Dry Storage Compartment with Rod Racks for (6) Rods Accessible from the Head (Port Box)
- Fiberglass Top with Surfboard Edge and Powdercoated Frame, Overhead Lights, and Spreader Lights
- Safety Glass Walk-Through Windshield with Walk-Through Door Latch
- Starboard Console Storage Area with Removable Floor Lids for Access to (3) Batteries and Waste Tank. Area Also Provides Access to Electronics & Storage for the Optional Bow Table
- Helm and Passenger Dual Custom Seats with Nearby Recessed Stainless Steel Cup Holders
- Helm Seat Has Flip-Up Bolster
- Ergonomic Dash Layout Capable of (1) 12" Screen
- Twin Aft-Facing Seats on Seatboxes with Flip-Down Footrests for Comfort
- Port and Starboard Sealed Fuel-Filter Compartments for Easy Maintenance
- (6) Pull-Up Stainless Steel Cleats
- (6) Gunwale-Mounted Stainless Steel Rod Holders/Cup Holders
- Additional Rod Holders on Back Legs of Hardtop Frame (3/Side)
- YETI 65 qt Coolers w/ Cushions & Coaming Pad Bolster (Port & Starboard)
- Walk-Though Transom with Heavy-Duty Door, Bait Prep, and Tool Storage
- Fresh Water Transom Shower with 35 gal Water Tank
Dimensions
Length
29ʹ 1ʺ | Cockpit: 65"
Height
Trailering: 10' 6"
Transom Height
25"
Beam
9' 6"
Draft
15"
Bridge Clearance
8ʹ 3"
Dimensions
Freeboard Aft: 27"
Capacities
Fuel Capacity
233 gal (2 x 116.5)
Fresh Water Capacity
33 gal
Black Water Capacity
15 gal
Rear Livewell Capacity
25 gal
Weights
Dry Weight
8,900 lbs
Engine
Engine Power
Max HP Rating: 600 HP (2 x 300 HP)
Operational
Operating Speed
Typical Cruise: 30.3 mph / 1.68 mpg | Typical WOT: 53.3 mph / 1.0 mpg