Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tidewater Boats 2300 Carolina Bay 2022 vs Tidewater Boats 2400 Bay Max 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tidewater Boats 2300 Carolina Bay 2022 vs Tidewater Boats 2400 Bay Max 2009 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 2400 Bay Max 2009 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the Tidewater Boats 2300 Carolina Bay 2022 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Both boats are rated for 7 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 2300 Carolina Bay 2022 and Tidewater Boats 2400 Bay Max 2009 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet24.33
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches292
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 8 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.64
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches104
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail14 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches14
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,450 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.245
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard200 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max250 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeTidewater Boats
Modelnot available
Model2400 Bay Max
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee