2026 Tidewater 2500 Carolina Bay

This 2026 Tidewater 2500 Carolina Bay is a 25-foot center console built for family cruising and fishing. The boat features a stepped bottom hull designed for efficiency, a large bow casting deck, dual livewells, and recessed bow seating. Power comes from a Yamaha F350XSA2 four-stroke outboard with 350 horsepower and drive-by-wire controls.

The helm includes dual 12-inch Garmin GPSMAP touchscreen displays integrated with a Yamaha CL5 digital information station and Helm Master controls. Navigation equipment consists of a Garmin GT12M thru-hull transducer and a Garmin 215 AIS VHF radio. A SeaKeeper 450mm ride system manages hull motion. Entertainment features a Fusion stereo with six speakers and an eight-channel JL Audio amplifier with subwoofer.

The boat is outfitted with a Minn Kota Riptide trolling motor, dual 10-foot Power Poles, and a 10-inch Atlas hydraulic jackplate. Aerated livewells provide 30 and 12 gallons of capacity. A freshwater shower with T-top misters and raw water washdown complete the practical equipment. The boat carries LED cockpit and bow lighting, underwater Sea Blaze lights, and a fiberglass hard top with glass enclosure and power-actuated windshield vent.

Accommodations include cushioned bow seating with backrests, a powder-coated leaning post with fold-down armrests and tackle storage, forward jump seat, and a cooler slide beneath the lean post. The package includes an Amera Trail custom aluminum tandem-axle trailer with brakes, battery, fire extinguisher, and throw cushion.