2026 Tidewater 2500 Carolina Bay

The 2026 Tidewater 2500 Carolina Bay is a 25-foot fiberglass bay boat built on a stepped hull design, powered by a single Mercury V10 Verado 400-horsepower engine. The boat is configured as a performance-oriented, family-friendly center console with a powder-coated fiberglass T-top featuring full glass enclosure and ventilation.

The helm and seating areas are outfitted with a Fusion audio system featuring six JL Audio speakers, an amplifier, and 10-inch subwoofer. The leaning post is a deluxe drop bolster design with armrests. Cushioned seating throughout is white with black stitching. Additional conveniences include a fresh water shower with 10-gallon tank, cooler slide, and Seablaze MINI RGB underwater lights. The boat is equipped with Mercury Vessel View electronics, an Atlas 10-inch jackplate, dual battery switch, and a two-bank charger.

The hull and sides incorporate Whisper technology for noise reduction. Hardware includes Phender Pro cleats. A road-worthy tandem axle trailer is included.

The boat carries Tidewater's LifePLUS warranty, offering three-year bow-to-stern coverage, one-year coverage for gelcoat, blister, powder coat, aluminum, and upholstery, and lifetime limited structural hull coverage.