OVERVIEW
The NITRO® Z18 is America’s best-selling fiberglass bass boat AND the official boat of Major League Fishing® because it balances power and fishability in a ready-to-win package. It’s built around our revolutionary NITRO VORTEX TECHNOLOGY™ (NVT™) hull with the RAPID PLANING SYSTEM™ transom, giving you a smooth, dry ride, quick holeshot and precise handling.
The massive bow deck is laid out with one purpose—catching fish. And the NITRO-exclusive Z-CORE™ seating makes cruising across the lake in heavy chop as comfortable as possible. With a Minn Kota® trolling motor and Lowrance® fishfinder, it’s truly a bass boat for everyone.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Length | 18′ 8” |
| Beam | 7′ 10” |
| Bottom Width | 6′ 3” |
| Max. Recommended HP | 175 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 40 gal. |
| Max. Person Capacity | 4 persons |
| Max. Person Weight | 550 lbs. |
| Max. Person, Motor & Gear Weight | 1350 lbs. |
| Interior Depth | 18.5” |
| Transom Height | 22.5” |
| Deadrise | 16 degrees |
| Draft | 15” |
| Average Dry Weight | 1700 lbs. |
| Average Package Weight | 3200 lbs. |
| Package Height | 6′ 4” |
| Package Width | 8′ 6” |
| Towing Length | 24′ 1” |
| Storage Length | 21′ 3” |
STANDARD FEATURES
COMFORT, CONVENIENCE & PEACE OF MIND
- NMMA® certified
- Flotation meets or exceeds NMMA® & U.S. Coast Guard requirements
- EPA-compliant fuel system
- Non-skid bow & stern mats
- 6 drink holders
- 5 stainless steel pull-up cleats, including cleat at driver seat
- 4 grab handles (1 at each seat)
- Fire extinguisher
- Horn
- Paddle
LIVEWELL SYSTEM
- Aft 30-gal. (113.56 L) rotomolded GUARDIAN™ livewell w/divider, timer & rounded corners
- 500 GPH (1,892.71 LPH) aerator/fill pump
- 500 GPH (1,892.71 LPH) livewell recirculation/pump-out system
- Livewell control valve
TROLLING MOTOR
- Minn Kota® Maxxum® 24V, 70-lb. (31.75 kg) thrust, 42″ (1.07 m) shaft, foot-control trolling motor w/mount
- Trolling motor pedal recess
CONSOLE
- Modular, aerodynamic console design w/expanded leg clearance & large fishfinder surface
- Removable acrylic, tinted windscreen
- Lowrance® HOOK Reveal 5C flush-mounted fishfinder
- Veethree® multifunction instrumentation w/speedometer/fuel gauge, tach/trim gauge, voltmeter gauge & water pressure gauge
- Dash light dimmer
- Water-resistant switch panels
- Tilt hydraulic steering
- Below-console RAM® X-Grip® phone holder & 12V outlet
- LED courtesy light
- Ready to accept optional removable port console
INTERIOR
- 34-sq.-ft. (3.2-sq.-m) bow deck for casting mobility
- Bike seat w/pedestal
- Folding fishing seat w/composite frame
- Z-CORE™ seating system w/Force Flex suspension & contoured, rotomolded frame for driver & passenger seats
- Low driver & passenger flat seat mounting
- Bow tool/drink holder
- Bow port & starboard rod hold-down straps
- Molded-in drainage channels around bow storage compartments
- Oversized, lockable bow port & starboard rod lockers w/lift assists for rods up to 8′ (2.44 m)
- Oversized lockable bow center storage locker
- Step to bow deck w/62-qt. (58.67 L) insulated cooler, removable trash receptacle & snap-in sandwich tray
- Partner rod ramp w/rod handle organizer & hold-down strap
- Footrest w/non-skid mat under console(s)
- Designated net storage behind seating
- 2 lift-out, molded aft storage boxes that will each accept seven 3700 tackle trays
- Molded utility rigging compartment for easy access to batteries & pumps & easy cleanup
- Insulated aluminum lids w/welded corners
- 16-oz. (.45 kg) plush, marine-grade cut pile carpet on decks & floor
- Lockable latches
PERFORMANCE
- NITRO VORTEX TECHNOLOGY™ (NVT™) hull for a smoother, drier ride
- RAPID PLANING SYSTEM™ (RPS™) for quicker holeshots & maximized speed
- Rigging tube for organized wiring & abrasion resistance
- Stainless steel propeller
CONSTRUCTION & EXTERIOR
- 100% composite deck core w/superior thermal stability & strength-to-weight ratio
- Deck & hull chemically bonded & mechanically fastened w/stainless steel fasteners every 2″ (5.08 cm)
- Gelcoated stringer/liner system
- Foam-filled hull for optimal buoyancy & safety
- Full-width fiberglass-encapsulated composite transom
- Low-profile gunnels to maximize deck size & for easier casting
- NEW splashwell protective film
- Integrated fold-down stainless steel reboarding ladder, angled for allowing optional shallow-water anchor
ELECTRICAL
- Angled bow panel w/trolling motor receptacle, anchor/light switch, trim switch & capability to flush mount most 12″ (30.5 cm) fishfinders
- LED console courtesy light
- Automotive-style labeled fuse panel w/cover
- Interstate® cranking battery
- 2 heavy-duty Interstate® trolling batteries
- 3-bank, 30-amp onboard battery charger w/exterior receptacle
- 6-gauge trolling motor wiring w/50-amp circuit breaker
- Master power switch
- Waterproof Deutsch plugin gauge connectors
- Water/abrasion-resistant connectors
TRAILER
- Custom-fit, single-axle NITRO® trailer powdercoated w/GALVASHIELD® Impact corrosion & chip protection for improved durability
- 7-pin connector
- 14″ (35.56 cm) chrome wheels w/radial tires
- Hub system w/1-year limited warranty
- Spare tire
- All-welded rectangular GALVASHIELD® frame
- Space-saving swing-away tongue to reduce storage length
- Fold-away tongue jack
- Heavy-duty winch w/nylon strap & bow safety strap
- Outboard motor support to reduce hull & transom stress while towing
- Carpeted bunks & fender boards to protect hull
- Submersible LED lights
- Retractable transom tie downs
- Safety cables
