2026 Tidewater 2300 Carolina Bay

The 2026 Tidewater 2300 Carolina Bay is a 23-foot 8-inch center console built on a single-step fiberglass hull with a wide 8-foot 7-inch beam. It pairs a Yamaha F300NCB2 4-stroke engine with drive-by-wire controls and an 10-inch Atlas hydraulic jackplate for shallow-water capability. The boat features a spacious casting deck, dual aerated livewells (30 and 12 gallons), bow rod storage, and a fiberglass T-top with hard top. Power assist steering and trim tabs round out the helm controls.

The console is fitted with a Garmin GPSMAP 1243xsv 12-inch touchscreen and a Garmin 215 AIS VHF radio, integrated through NMEA 2000 with a Yamaha CL5 touchscreen information station. Electronics include a Garmin GT12M thru-hull transducer and a Minn Kota Riptide 115/36V trolling motor with i-Pilot. A Fusion RA-670 Bluetooth stereo with four speakers plus two additional hard-top speakers provides audio; LED cockpit and bow spreader lighting and underwater accent lights complete the electrical package.

Accommodations and amenities include a leaning post with fold-down armrests, tackle storage, and a cooler slide-out, plus forward jump seats and bow cushions. The swim platform features a three-step ladder and GatorStep decking. A fresh water shower, trim tabs with indicators, dual power poles, and a raw water washdown are included, along with a 3-bank on-board charger managing dual batteries. The upholstery is white and black cool-touch material.

The boat comes on a Wesco custom salt water aluminum tandem-axle trailer with brakes, upgraded corrosion-resistant wheels, and upgraded aluminum lugs. Battery, fire extinguisher, and throw cushion are included.