2026 Tidewater 2300 Carolina Bay

The 2026 Tidewater 2300 Carolina Bay is a 23-foot center console bay boat built on a fiberglass hull with an 8'8" beam. Powered by a Yamaha F250 XSB2 outboard engine, it combines fishing capability with family cruising in a stable, well-appointed platform. The boat weighs approximately 3,200 pounds and carries 67 gallons of fuel.

The layout prioritizes both angling and comfort. Three insulated livewells—a 12-gallon bow well and two 30-gallon stern wells—keep bait fresh throughout the day. The deck includes multiple stainless steel rod holders at the bow and mid-bow, plus a pair of King Fish rod holders on the T-top. Seating options span the boat: bow seat cushions with backrest, forward console seating, a middle flip-up stern bench, and a deluxe drop bolster leaning post. Dual fiberglass swim platforms with a three-step ladder and raw water wash-down complete the practical design.

A fiberglass hard top with glass enclosure and white powder-coat finish shelters the helm area, which features a hydraulic jack plate, digital engine controls, trim tabs with indicators, and a Lewmar 13.5-inch wheel. Navigation and electronics include a Garmin GPSMAP 1243xsv, a Garmin GT12M-THF thru-hull transducer, and a Garmin VHF 215 AIS radio. A Fusion RA-770 stereo system with four M6 JL speakers, a six-channel JL amplifier, and two additional 6.5-inch speakers rounds out the entertainment. Lumitec Sea Blaze Mini RGBW underwater lights add ambiance, while a fresh water shower and motion-activated interior lighting enhance comfort and convenience.