2026 Tidewater 2300 Carolina Bay

The 2026 Tidewater 2300 Carolina Bay is a 23-foot fiberglass bay boat powered by a single Yamaha F250XB engine. It combines shallow-water performance with the comfort and handling you need for serious fishing or relaxed cruising. The hull is finished in white with a white hard top, dual fiberglass swim platforms with three-step ladders, and six pull-up cleats positioned for practical access around the boat.

The layout balances open fishing space with thoughtful seating. The bow features a pair of cushioned seats with backrests and a 12-gallon insulated livewell. The helm area includes forward console seating, and the stern is arranged with a flip-up middle bench and a deluxe drop bolster leaning post. Fishing capability centers on two 30-gallon insulated stern livewells and a raw water washdown system.

The boat rides on SeaStar hydraulic steering with a tilt helm, a T-H Atlas 10-inch hydraulic jack plate, and trim tabs with indicators for control in varying conditions. A Lewmar 13.5-inch steering wheel and Yamaha gauges are standard at the console, along with a compass and NMEA 2000 networking. Electrical includes dual battery switches and motion-activated lighting in the console and storage areas.

Standard features also include a Fusion RA-670 stereo with four JL M3 speakers. The boat comes equipped with a trolling motor plug and can be outfitted with available upgrades including a Garmin GPSMAP 1243xsv chartplotter, GT12M thru-hull transducer, mooring cover, and a Dual Pro 2-bank battery charger.