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This is my opinion based on 2 years of research before buying a WorldCat and 10 years of running 3 different WorldCats.
The Glacier Bay is a full displacement hull which will afford an excellent soft ride into a head sea, however, it tends to struggle in a following sea and has a real problem with bow steer.
The ProKat, KevlaCat and Prowler are planing hulls which require HP but get on top of the water and are somewhat faster but also chatter across the chop with a rougher ride. The components on the ProKat build reflect the market they tend to draw. The weekender on a tight budget!
The WorldCat and TwinVee (I dispute their claim) is a semi-displacement hull which allows trim response. The ability to trim the bows out of the water while keeping the aft portion of the boat in the water gives the best of both worlds. A very soft ride while still being able to keep good cruising speeds and fuel economy. Between the 2 there is NO comparison. The fit & finish, layout, and overall performance of the WorldCat is second to none in the catamaran world.
Do as I did years back and scrutinize each boat at boat shows. Take your time and look over every aspect of each. Don't listen to the boat dealers but form your own opinion. You will notice that some like to bad mouth their competition and one in particular will simply say, take a ride and decide for yourself. Make sure that you read the forums and only take testimonial from "cat" owners. Listen intently to what they have to say about the company and the backing of their product. NOW, take a test ride on each one. Then and only then, can you make an educated decision on which boat will fit YOUR boating needs and YOUR financial budget.
In my opinion, if you do this you will find that WorldCat is, hands down, the leader of the pack and sets the trend that the others struggle to follow. I have owned and chartered out of 3 of them in the last 10 years. Tough, reliable, and the best looking boat on the market.
Capt. Jim
The BEAST
2007 WorldCat 330 TE / 300 Suzuki's
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