2025 Tidewater 2500 Carolina Bay

The 2025 Tidewater 2500 Carolina Bay is a 25-foot bay boat powered by a Yamaha 300hp 4-stroke engine paired with a 10-inch hydraulic jack plate. Built with shallow-draft hull sides, it combines performance with shallow-water capability, handled by SeaStar steering with power assist. The boat features a fiberglass T-top with glass enclosure and a gray standard console kit, topped with a white composite hardtop.

The helm integrates a Garmin GPSMAP 1243xsv chartplotter and a GT12M TH transducer with 20-degree CHIRP technology, supported by NMEA 2000 networking and dual battery switch with console-mounted battery terminals. A compass and trim tabs with indicators round out the navigation and control package. The interior wears a white and black color scheme with a gray helm pad, complemented by a deluxe drop bolster leaning post in white with tackle storage and an included Yeti 65-quart cooler on a slide.

Entertainment and connectivity come from JL Audio components: an MM105 5-channel amplifier powering six M6 speakers with an 8-channel DSP processor and a 10-inch subwoofer in the stern. Audio integration includes a raw water washdown and fresh water shower for convenience. Two insulated livewells support fishing pursuits, while in-deck mid-bow rod holders and a pair of white kingfish rod holders provide mounting options alongside extra in-deck storage locations.

The boat is equipped with a three-step fiberglass swim platform, six pull-up cleats, and Phender Pro fender cleats. Additional features include finished bilge liner, Sea Blaze Mini RGBW underwater lighting, and batteries wired to the console for redundancy and reliability.