M/Y Beach Bum is a St. John, Virgin Islands based 2018 World Cat 280DC For Sale By Broker. Responses to inquiries may come from a broker who is representing the owner as a fiduciary. This owner requires financial settlement only. No trades.
Ready to cruise hidden coves, vibrant reefs, and stunning sunsets in the Virgin Islands? The 2018 World Cat 280DC, “Beach Bum,” is your ideal vessel, blending comfort, performance, and versatility for an epic island-hopping experience.
The World Cat 280DC is a highly sought-after model in these parts, and that’s for good reason. The large hardtop with a rigid windshield allows you to enjoy the breeze in the shade, or you can close the windshield and be protected from unpredictable elements. Convertible seating accommodates any situation. World Cat’s signature walk-through transom door and dive ladder make boarding effortless, perfect for snorkeling or diving the Virgin Islands’ world-class reefs.
“Beach Bum” has been professionally maintained by a full-time captain, and the engines have always been serviced by the Yamaha factory dealer in the USVI, with service records to prove it. It has been kept on a strict maintenance schedule while running day charters in the USVI. Yellow-coded and rated for 11 passengers, she’s in excellent condition and ready to continue chartering or transition to private use.
Located in beautiful St. John, USVI. Contact me for more recent photos or to schedule a showing. Adventure awaits!
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Specifications
| Name | M/Y Beach Bum |
| Make | World Cat |
| Model | 280DC |
| Year | 2018 |
| Type | Multihull Powerboat |
| Builder | World Cat |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| Cabins | 1 |
| Heads | 1 |
Dimensions
| Loa | 28ft / 8.53m |
| Beam | 9ft 2in / 2.79m |
| Draft | 2ft 0in / 0.61m |
Tankage
| Fuel Tanks | 832.79 liters |
| Water Tanks | 60.57 liters |
| Holding Tanks | 34.07 |
Performance
| Engines | 200HP Yamaha F200XCA 2018 / 200HP Yamaha LF200XCA 2018 |
| Engine Hours | 2000 / 2000 |
Inventory
Vessel Summary
- 2018 World Cat 280DC "Beach Bum"
- Location: St. John, USVI
- Yellow coded, rated for 11 passengers
- Professionally maintained by full-time captain
- Engines serviced by Yamaha factory dealer with records
- Used for day charters; excellent condition for charter or private use
Accommodation
- U-shaped forward seating with cup holders, grab rails and storage beneath
- Helm to starboard with captain's chair
- Port seating convertible: forward-facing or aft-facing and converts to a bed
- Sink with Corian countertop to starboard aft of helm with cooler storage below
- Coolers integrated for aft bench seating
- Bolster cushions surrounding cockpit and forward seating area
- Head/bathroom to port under console
Electronics and Navigation
- Yamaha digital display
- Optimus steering with joystick control (new 2025)
- Autopilot
- Garmin radar
- Airmar B175M transducer
- Garmin GPSMAP 8612xsv 12" multi-touch chartplotter
- Garmin 110 VHF with 8' antenna
- Navigation and anchor lights
- Spreader lights
- Courtesy lights
- Electric horn
- Fusion MS-RA70NSX Bluetooth stereo with (4) JL Audio speakers
Electrical Systems
- (1) 12V house battery
- (2) engine batteries
- Battery charger
- (4) automatic bilge pumps
Deck and Hull Equipment
- Two-tone hull: blue/white
- Large fiberglass hardtop with robust powder-coated/aluminum frame
- Frameless hinged windshield providing access to bow seats
- Walk-through transom door with latch and large boarding ladder
- Windshield wiper
- (6) stainless steel cleats
- (6) gunwale-mounted rod holders
- (5) rod holders mounted on hard-top (additional rod holders on back legs of hardtop frame: 3 per side)
- (6) flush-mount fender holders
- Raw and fresh water washdown
- Fenders and dock lines
- RTIC 20 qt. cooler; (2) Yeti coolers
- Livewells / baitwell
- Anchor system with chain and rode
- Stern anchor with chain and rode
- Lifejackets and throw ring
- Snorkel equipment
Bow
- Anchor locker with electric windlass and integrated through-hull concealed windlass system with stainless steel breastplate
- Ground tackle: 300' line, 15' chain, 22 lb anchor
- Two hatches and raw water washdown hose in port locker
- Deluxe bow seating for 6
- Port and starboard drink holders and 6-quart personal storage under gunwales
- Large starboard storage area with easy-access hinged entry
- Insulated 180-quart port storage compartment / fish box with overboard drain
- (2) bow rod holders (6 total rod holders noted: 2 in bow, 4 in gunwale)
Helm Area
- Large fiberglass hard top with storage box, spreader/deck lights, and LED overhead lights
- Frameless hinged windshield maximizing visibility; hinged panel leads to bow seats
- Ergonomically designed fiberglass console with dark-tinted acrylic dash
- Optimus steering with joystick (noted new 2025)
- Garmin GPSMAP 8612xsv 12" multi-touch widescreen chartplotter/sonar combo
- Garmin radar and Airmar B175M transducer
- Garmin 110 VHF with 8' antenna
- Livewell and hardtop rod holders accessible from helm
- Fusion marine stereo with (4) JL Audio speakers and Bluetooth
Cockpit / Stern
- Massive fiberglass-lined head/bathroom compartment with freshwater head system and 9-gallon holding tank with overboard discharge
- Head includes Corian Gray Onyx counter, freshwater sink, mirror, toiletries storage, and faux teak cabin sole
- Versatile double-wide cockpit seat that converts front-to-rear facing with foot pedal operation
- Large fishing area with 360° cockpit bolsters
- Twin in-floor mechanical rooms with large hatches for bilge, pumps and equipment access
- (4) gunwale-mounted stainless steel rod holders
- Additional hardtop-mounted rod holders (3 per side)
- Aft fold-down transom seating for two with adjacent 12V/USB outlets
- Walk-through transom with latched door to swim platform
- Large swim platform with On-Ramp™ swim ladder
- Livewell(s)
Additional Equipment
- Walk-through transom door with large boarding ladder
- Large hard top with glass windshield and robust frame
- Windshield wiper
- (2) Yeti coolers
- Baitwell
- Raw/fresh water washdown
- (4) automatic bilge pumps (also listed under Electrical Systems)
- Fenders and dock lines
- Snorkel equipment
- Anchors and ground tackle
- Lifejackets and throw ring
Mechanical Equipment
- Twin 2018 Yamaha 200 HP outboards
- 1,305 hours (recorded August 2025)
- Always 100% Yamaha factory dealer maintained with service records
- Optimus steering with joystick (new 2025)
- 220-gallon fuel capacity
- Maxwell windlass
Engine Info
- (2) 2018 Yamaha 200 HP outboards
- Model: LF2000XCA
- Port serial number: 6DW X 1004508
- Starboard serial number: 6DV X 1008306
- 1,305 hours (August 2025)
Tankage
- Fuel: 220 gallons
- Fresh water: 16 gallons
- Holding tank: 9 gallons
Safety and Regulatory Equipment
- Lifejackets
- Throw ring
- Navigation and anchor lights
- Horn
- Bilge pumps (automatic x4)
Mechanical Disclaimer
- Engine and generator hours are representations from the owner and/or engine hour meters; broker cannot guarantee true hours. Purchaser or agent must verify engine hours, warranties, major overhauls, and other representations.
Disclaimer
- Details offered in good faith; accuracy and vessel condition not guaranteed. Buyer should verify details via agents or surveyors. Vessel offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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