ShearWater 260 Carolina Bay

2024 Shearwater 260 CAROLINA BAY, The Shearwater 260 Carolina Bay is the pinnacle of hybrid bay boat engineering—blending offshore confidence with inshore versatility in a 26-foot platform that’s as luxurious as it is rugged. Built using American Marine Sports’ exclusive HPI™ (High Pressure Injection) double-hull technology, the 260 Carolina Bay features a Kevlar®-reinforced, 100% composite outer hull bonded to a fully sealed inner liner. Between them, closed-cell structural foam is pressure-injected, creating an unsinkable, flex-free unitized structure that cuts through waves with remarkable stability, strength, and silence. Combined with a 20° deadrise, this hull delivers offshore-worthy ride quality in a shallow-draft design that can still reach skinny water with ease.

Inside, no detail is overlooked. The luxury console is appointed with custom dash panels, JL Audio Media Master with (4) 7.7" speakers, push-button switches, and an in-console head for convenience. Plush helm seating with folding armrests, flip-up bolsters, and a baitwell under the seat blends comfort and utility. The custom fiberglass hard top includes a 6-jet misting system, multiple LED spreader and docking lights, rod holders, and even a Razor driving light for visibility at speed.

Serious anglers will find twin rod lockers, two massive tournament-grade livewells (totaling 47 gallons), clear baitwell lid, recirculating aeration system, eight flush-mounted rod holders, high-speed pickups, and ShadowCaster underwater lights to be more than capable for competitive fishing. The boat also includes fresh and raw water washdowns, a 13-gallon freshwater tank, and a 80-gallon fuel capacity for all-day range.

With a wide beam of 8’6” and a dry weight of 4,900 lbs (w/ 350), the 260 Carolina Bay offers best-in-class roominess and performance. Built for speed and strength, it’s rigged with Bob’s hydraulic jack plate, tilt helm power steering, Lenco recessed trim tabs, dual battery charger, and comes with a premium stainless steel prop. Choose from powerhouse engine options like the Yamaha 350 V-6 or 450 V-8, or step up to the Mercury 400R or 500R V-8 for elite-level performance.

From sandbars to offshore runs, the 260 Carolina Bay is more than a fishing boat—it's a statement of quality, innovation, and confidence backed by a limited lifetime hull warranty.