Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tidewater Boats 1800 Bay Max 2013 vs Tidewater Boats 2210 Carolina Bay 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tidewater Boats 1800 Bay Max 2013 vs Tidewater Boats 2210 Carolina Bay 2022 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Tidewater Boats 2210 Carolina Bay 2022 has a 85-hp advantage over the Tidewater Boats 1800 Bay Max 2013's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Tidewater Boats 2210 Carolina Bay 2022 at 22,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Tidewater Boats 1800 Bay Max 2013 at 18,2 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeTidewater Boats
Makenot available
Model1800 Bay Max
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise15℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail8 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.2
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches8
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,200 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18.17
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches218
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Horsepower90 hp recommended
Horsepower200 hp
Engine max115 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYAMAHA
Operational Info
Maximum capacity900 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower