2027 Tidewater 2500 Carolina Bay

The Tidewater 2500 Carolina Bay is a 25-foot bay boat built on a fiberglass hull with a 9-foot 2-inch beam. It runs a single Mercury 400XL V10 Verado outboard and carries 74 gallons of fuel. The boat is equipped with a hydraulic jack plate for shallow-water performance and features the Onyx Limited Edition package with black-out styling, including a black hull bottom and white hard top.

The console setup includes dual Garmin GPSMAP 1243xsv chartplotters paired with a Garmin GT12M-THF transducer, plus a Garmin 215 AIS VHF radio. Mercury Vessel View 5 glass provides engine monitoring. Navigation and anchoring are supported by dual 10-foot Power Poles with brackets, while trim tabs with indicators manage ride and trim. A 2-bank battery charger system keeps the dual console batteries ready.

Fishing capability centers on a 30-gallon insulated stern livewell and 12-gallon bow livewell, with dedicated tackle storage at the leaning post. The fiberglass T-top includes a glass enclosure, rod holders, and integrated misters with a fresh-water shower. Dual fiberglass swim platforms with 3-step ladders provide water access, and a raw water wash-down system rinses gear.

The interior balances fishing utility with family comfort. Seating includes a deluxe drop bolster leaning post, console bow seat, stern flip-up bench, and port and starboard jump seats. Cushions are white with black stitching. A Fusion RA-770 stereo with six JL Audio M6 speakers, an eight-channel DSP amplifier, and 10-inch sub power the audio. Motion-activated interior lighting, finished bilge liner, and deck and floor kits complete the setup.