2026 Tidewater 2500 Carolina Bay

The 2026 Tidewater 2500 Carolina Bay is a 25-foot center console built on a fiberglass hull. Powered by a single 300-horsepower Yamaha engine, it combines capable offshore performance with practical coastal fishing features. The boat is finished in white throughout, with a hardtop providing weather protection.

The layout centers on a console with helm pod, companion footrest, and black dash panel. Seating includes a bow console seat with cushions and backrest, a middle stern flip-up bench seat, and port and starboard stern flip-up jump seats. A deluxe drop bolster leaning post sits aft of the console. Cushions throughout feature white material with black inserts.

Fishing-focused equipment includes three insulated livewells—two 30-gallon units in the stern and a 12-gallon bow well. Dual fiberglass swim platforms with three-step ladders flank the transom. The boat carries SeaStar hydraulic steering with power assist, trim tabs with indicators, a raw water washdown system, and six pull-up cleats. Navigation and engine management include a Lewmar 13.5-inch steering wheel, NMEA 2K network, and gauges compatible with the engine electronics. Interior and storage lighting operates on motion activation, and the finished bilge liner includes a motion-activated light as well.