2026 Tidewater 2500 Carolina Bay

The 2026 Tidewater 2500 Carolina Bay is a 25-foot fiberglass bay boat with a stepped hull design built for family fishing and cruising. It's powered by a single Mercury V8 Verado 300-horsepower engine paired with a 10-inch Atlas jackplate for shallow-water access. The boat features Whisper Hull construction on the sides and bottom for noise reduction underway.

The hardtop has powder-coated fiberglass construction with full glass enclosure and integrated ventilation. Inside, the helm includes a Garmin 1243xsv chartplotter and Mercury Vessel View engine monitoring. The leaning post is a deluxe drop bolster design with armrests. A Fusion audio system with six JL Audio speakers, amplifier, and 10-inch subwoofer handles entertainment, while Seablaze MINI RGB underwater lights are fitted below the waterline.

Accommodations include a fresh water shower with 10-gallon tank, white cushioning with black stitching throughout, and a cooler slide for provisioning. A dual battery switch and 2-bank charger support extended use of onboard systems. Fender Pro cleats and other deck hardware are included.

The boat comes on a Road King tandem axle trailer. Tidewater's LifePLUS warranty provides three-year bow-to-stern coverage, one-year coverage on gelcoat, blister, powder coat, aluminum, and upholstery, and lifetime limited structural hull coverage.