Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tidewater Boats 2100 Bay Max 2012 vs Tidewater Boats 2700 Carolina Bay 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tidewater Boats 2100 Bay Max 2012 vs Tidewater Boats 2700 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 Tidewater Boats 2100 Bay Max 2012 carries a rated maximum of 200 hp. Engine data for the Tidewater Boats 2700 Carolina Bay 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Both boats are rated for 8 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 2700 Carolina Bay 2022 at 27,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Tidewater Boats 2100 Bay Max 2012 at 21,2 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
Model2100 Bay Max
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise15℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail10 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.25
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches1
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.19
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet21.17
Length - Feet27
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.45
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Inches254
Length overall - Inches324
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Horsepower150 hp recommended
Horsepowernot available
Engine max200 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower