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
- 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
 
- 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
 
- 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
 
- 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
 
- 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
 
- 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
 
- 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
 
- 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
 
- 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
 



 