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2027 Tidewater 2500 CB for Sale in Sarasota, FL

2027 TIDEWATER

2500 Carolina Bay

IN STOCK IN SARASOTA

Yamaha F300XSB2 - 300 HP

MSRP: $165,107

SUNCOAST PRICE: $134,900

YOU SAVE: $30,207

2027 Tidewater 2500 CB - Yamaha F300XSB2 - Garmin 12" - Power-Pole

2027 Tidewater 2500 Carolina Bay has arrived at Suncoast Marine Group in Sarasota, Florida.

Powered by a White Yamaha F300XSB2 300 HP Digital outboard, this 2500 Carolina Bay is finished in Sea Spray hull sides with a matching Sea Spray hardtop underside, White powder coating, and an exceptionally well-equipped fishing and electronics package.


This boat is loaded with the features serious bay-boat buyers are looking for, including a Garmin GPSMAP 1243xsv, hydraulic Atlas jack plate, 10’ Power-Pole Blade, dual livewells, trolling motor wiring, premium Fusion/JL Audio, fiberglass T-Top with glass enclosure, underwater lighting, tackle storage, YETI cooler, and more.


At 25’2” long with a 9’2” beam, the 2500 Carolina Bay gives you a tremendous amount of fishing space while maintaining the shallow-water versatility that makes a bay boat so useful in Southwest Florida. It carries 74 gallons of fuel and has an approximate dry weight of 3,550 lbs.


POWER & PERFORMANCE

Yamaha F300XSB2 300 HP Digital Outboard – White

Yamaha DES Steering

T-H Marine Atlas 10” Hydraulic Jack Plate

Lewmar PG 13.5” Steering Wheel

Trim Tabs with Indicators

NMEA 2000 Network

74-Gallon Fuel Capacity

2-Bank Charger System

Raw Water Washdown

Dual Fiberglass Swim Platforms

3-Step Swim Ladder

Six Pull-Up Cleats


The combination of Yamaha digital power, hydraulic jack plate and trim tabs gives the 2500 Carolina Bay the versatility to transition from shallow-water fishing to open-water running.


GARMIN ELECTRONICS

This boat is equipped with a premium Garmin electronics package:


Garmin GPSMAP 1243xsv

Garmin GT12M-THF Thru-Hull Transducer

350W 20° CHIRP

NMEA 2000 Network

Compass


The large 12-inch Garmin GPSMAP 1243xsv provides a clean, modern helm with plenty of screen space for navigation, sonar and vessel information.


SERIOUS FISHING FEATURES

This is where the 2500 Carolina Bay really separates itself.


30-Gallon Insulated Stern Livewell

12-Gallon Insulated Bow Livewell

Livewell Recirculation Pump

10’ White Power-Pole Blade with Bracket

Hydraulic Atlas Jack Plate

Trolling Motor Plug & Wiring

Leaning Post Tackle Storage

Extra Stainless-Steel Rod Holders – Mid-Bow

Extra Stainless-Steel Rod Holders – Mid-Ship

Raw Water Washdown

2-Bank Charger System

Deluxe Drop-Bolster Leaning Post

YETI 65-Quart Cooler

Cooler Slide


Whether you’re working the flats, fishing around mangroves, running the Intracoastal, or heading farther offshore when conditions allow, this 2500 CB is equipped to fish.


FIBERGLASS T-TOP & HELM

This 2500 Carolina Bay was ordered with a premium helm and T-Top package:


Fiberglass T-Top with Glass Enclosure

Sea Spray Hardtop Underside

White Hardtop Exterior

White Powder Coat

White Console Faceplate

Black Dash Panel

Companion Footrest

Tidewater Logo Helm Pad

Console Motion-Activated Interior Lighting

Motion-Activated Storage Lighting

Finished Bilge Liner with Motion Light


The glass enclosure adds another level of comfort and wind protection while maintaining the open feel of a Carolina Bay.


PREMIUM FUSION & JL AUDIO

This isn’t a basic stereo package.

Fusion RA-770

Six JL Audio M6 Speakers

JL Audio MVi 800-Watt 8-Channel DSP Amplifier

JL Audio M6 10” Subwoofer


Whether you’re fishing, cruising or anchored at the sandbar, this boat has the audio system to match the rest of the build.


SEATING & COMFORT

The 2500 Carolina Bay isn’t only built for fishing. Tidewater has incorporated plenty of seating for family and friends when the rods are put away.


All-White Cushions with Black Stitching

Bow Seat Cushions

Bow Backrests

Console Bow Seat

Stern Flip-Up Center Bench Seat

Port & Starboard Flip-Up Jump Seats

Deluxe Drop-Bolster Leaning Post

YETI 65-Quart Cooler

Fresh Water Shower

Dual Swim Platforms


The flip-up stern seating gives you the ability to create additional passenger seating when cruising while preserving cockpit space when it’s time to fish.


LIGHTING & EXTERIOR UPGRADES

Lumitec SeaBlaze Mini RGBW Underwater Lights

Sea Spray Hull Sides

Sea Spray Hardtop Underside

White Powder Coat

Motion-Activated Console Lighting

Motion-Activated Storage Lighting

Finished Bilge Liner with Motion Light

Six Pull-Up Cleats


BOAT SPECIFICATIONS

Model: 2027 Tidewater 2500 Carolina Bay
Length Overall: 25’2”
Beam: 9’2”
Approx. Weight: 3,550 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 74 Gallons
Engine: Yamaha F300XSB2 – White
Horsepower: 300 HP
Hull Color: Sea Spray
Jack Plate: T-H Marine Atlas 10” Hydraulic


SUNCOAST MARINE GROUP DELIVERY PACKAGE

We want your new boat ready for the water—not a list of things you still need to purchase after the sale.


WHY THE TIDEWATER 2500 CAROLINA BAY?

The 2500 Carolina Bay is designed for the boater who doesn’t want to be limited to one type of water.

With its spacious 25’2” platform, wide 9’2” beam, hydraulic jack plate, Power-Pole and dual livewells, it has the equipment you want for serious inshore and bay fishing.


But this particular boat also adds the features that make it enjoyable when fishing isn’t the only thing on the agenda—comfortable seating, fiberglass T-Top with glass enclosure, 12-inch Garmin, premium JL Audio system, fresh water shower, underwater lights and dual swim platforms.


Fish the flats in the morning. Run the bay in the afternoon. Take the family to the sandbar for the evening.


That’s exactly what makes the 2500 Carolina Bay such a versatile Southwest Florida boat.

IN STOCK NOW AT SUNCOAST MARINE GROUP


This 2027 Tidewater 2500 Carolina Bay is here now and available to see in person at Suncoast Marine Group in Sarasota.


Come see the Sea Spray hull, step behind the helm, check out the Garmin 12-inch display, glass enclosure, Power-Pole and fishing layout, and compare the 2500 Carolina Bay to our other Tidewater models.


Serving boaters throughout:

Sarasota | Bradenton | Siesta Key | Longboat Key | Lakewood Ranch | Anna Maria Island | Venice | Southwest Florida


SUNCOAST MARINE GROUP

3623 S. Tuttle Ave.
Sarasota, FL 34239


Trades Welcome | Financing Available

Contact Suncoast Marine Group today to schedule a private showing or sea trial of this 2027 Tidewater 2500 Carolina Bay

2027 Magic Tilt Trailer Available. SUNCOAST PRICE: $7995

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Disclaimer

These specifications are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to verification upon inspection.  They do not constitute representations or warranties of any kind.  The vessel is subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from the market without notice.



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