America’s best-selling fiberglass bass boat and the official boat of Major League Fishing®, The NITRO® Z18 is a champion from bow to stern. NEW for 2019, we’ve tweaked the design with an angled flush bow graph panel, more leg room under driver console and integrated net stow behind seats.
It is based on our revolutionary NVT™ hull with Rapid Planing System™, giving you a smooth, soft and dry ride along with a brisk holeshot and precise handling when turning and at the top end. The interior of the Z18 is laid out to provide the ultimate in fishability, with Z-Core seating system with Force Flex suspension for the most comfortable ride possible.
Specifications
- Length: 18 ft. 8 in.
- Beam: 7 ft. 10 in.
- Bottom width: 6 ft. 3 in.
- Max. recommended HP: 175 hp
- Fuel capacity: 40 gal.
- Max. person capacity: 4 persons
- Max. person weight: 550 lb.
- Max. person, motor & gear weight: 1350 lb.
- Interior depth: 18.5 in.
- Transom height: 22.5 in.
- Deadrise: 16 deg.
- Draft: 15 in.
- Average dry weight: 1700 lb.
- Average package weight: 3200 lb.
- Package height: 6 ft. 4 in.
- Package width: 8 ft. 6 in.
- Towing length: 24 ft. 1 in.
- Storage length: 21 ft. 3 in.
Highlights
- NITRO® Vortex Technology™ (NVT™) hull w/Rapid Planing System™
- America's best-selling fiberglass bass boat & the official boat of Major League Fishing
- NEW Z-Core™ seating system w/Force Flex suspension & contoured, rotomolded frame for driver & passenger seats, designed in collaboration w/Kevin VanDam
- 34-sq.-ft. (3.2-sq.-m) bow deck w/100% composite deck core w/superior thermal stability & strength-to-weight ratio
- Room at the bow & console to flush-mount fishfinders
- Unitized hull, foam-filled stringer system & deck for superior durability & flotation
- Step up to bow deck w/62-qt. (58.7 L) insulated cooler, removable trash receptacle & optional sandwich tray
- Aft 30-gal. (114 L) Guardian™ aerated, divided livewell w/timer
- Oversized, lockable port & starboard bow rod lockers w/lift assists for rods up to 8' (2.44 m) & large, lockable center bow storage locker
- Factory rigged w/a Mercury® outboard, Minn Kota® trolling motor, Lowrance® fishfinder & custom-fit trailer w/GALVASHIELD® Impact corrosion & chip protection for improved durability
Comfort, Convenience & Peace of Mind
- NMMA® certified
- EPA-compliant fuel system
- Flotation meets or exceeds NMMA® & U.S. Coast Guard requirements
- Non-skid mats bow & stern
- 6 drink holders
- Integrated fold-down stainless steel reboarding ladder, angled for allowing optional shallow-water anchor
- 4 stainless steel pull-up cleats
- Fire extinguisher
- 4 grab handles (1 at each seat)
- Paddle
- Horn
Livewell Systems
- Aft 30-gal. (114 L) Guardian™ aerated livewell w/divider & timer
- 500 GPH (1,893 LPH) aerator/fill pump
- 500 GPH (1,893 LPH) livewell recirculation/pump-out system
- Rotomolded w/rounded corners
Trolling Motor
- Minn Kota® Maxxum® 24V, 70-lb. (31.8 kg) thrust, 42" (1.07 m) shaft, foot-control trolling motor
Console
- Extended leg room under console
- NEW Lowrance® HOOK2 5 Combo flush-mounted fishfinder
- Hydraulic steering w/tilt
- Removable acrylic, tinted windscreen
- Custom-molded modular console w/2-tone gelcoat
- Ready to accept optional removable port console
- Dash light dimmer
- Veethree® multifunction instrumentation w/speedometer/fuel gauge, tach/trim gauge, voltmeter gauge & water pressure gauge
- Water-resistant switch panels
- LED courtesy light
- 12V outlet
Interior
- 34-sq.-ft. (3.2-sq.-m) bow deck for casting mobility w/lots of storage
- 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
- Trolling motor pedal recess for Minn Kota® & MotorGuide® trolling motors
- Molded-in drainage channels around bow storage compartments
- Port & starboard bow rod hold-down straps
- Oversized, lockable port & starboard bow rod lockers w/lift assists for rods up to 8' (2.44 m)
- Oversized lockable center bow storage locker
- Step to bow deck w/62-qt. (58.7 L) insulated cooler & removable trash receptacle
- Partner rod ramp w/rod handle organizer & hold-down strap
- Footrest w/non-skid mat under console(s)
- NEW 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 compression latches
Bow Graph Options
- NEW Lowrance® HOOK2 7 Combo (flush mounted)
- NEW Lowrance® HOOK2 5 Combo (flush mounted)
- Lowrance® Elite-7 Ti (gimbal mounted)
- Lowrance® Elite-7 Ti (flush mounted)
- Lowrance® Elite-9 Ti (flush mounted)
- Lowrance® Elite-7 Ti (RAM® mounted)
- Lowrance® Elite-9 Ti (RAM® mounted)
- Lowrance® Elite-9 Ti (gimbal mounted)
- Lowrance® Elite-12 Ti (gimbal mounted)
- Lowrance® Elite-12 Ti (flush mounted)
- Lowrance® HDS-7 Carbon w/StructureScan® (flush mounted)
- Lowrance® Elite-12 Ti (RAM® mounted)
- Lowrance® HDS-7 Carbon w/StructureScan® (gimbal mounted)
- Lowrance® HDS-7 Carbon w/StructureScan® (RAM® mounted)
- Lowrance® HDS-9 Carbon w/StructureScan® (flush mounted)
- Lowrance® HDS-9 Carbon w/StructureScan® (RAM® mounted)
- Lowrance® HDS-9 Carbon w/StructureScan® (gimbal mounted)
- Lowrance® HDS-12 Carbon w/StructureScan® (gimbal mounted)
- Lowrance® HDS-12 Carbon w/StructureScan® (flush mounted)
- Lowrance® HDS-12 Carbon w/StructureScan® (RAM® mounted)
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 7 DI G2 (flush mounted)
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 7 DI G2 (gimbal mounted)
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 7 DI G2 (RAM® mounted)
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 7 SI G2 (flush mounted)
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 7 SI G2 (RAM® mounted)
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 7 SI G2 (gimbal mounted)
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 9 SI G2N w/GPS (gimbal mounted)
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 9 SI G2N w/GPS (RAM® mounted)
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 10 SI G2N w/GPS (gimbal mounted)
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 10 SI G2N w/GPS (RAM® mounted)
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 12 SI G2N w/GPS (gimbal mounted)
- NEW Humminbird® SOLIX™ 10 SI (flush mounted)
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 12 SI G2N w/GPS (RAM® mounted)
- NEW Humminbird® SOLIX™ 10 SI (gimbal mounted)
- NEW Humminbird® SOLIX™ 10 SI (RAM® mounted)
- NEW Humminbird® SOLIX™ 12 SI (gimbal mounted)
- NEW Humminbird® SOLIX™ 12 SI (RAM® mounted)
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 942xs chartplotter (flush mounted)
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 942xs chartplotter (gimbal mounted)
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 942xs chartplotter (RAM® mounted)
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7607 chartplotter (gimbal mounted)
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7607 chartplotter (flush mounted)
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7607 chartplotter (RAM® mounted)
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7608 chartplotter (flush mounted)
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7608 chartplotter (gimbal mounted)
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7608 chartplotter (RAM® mounted)
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7610 chartplotter (flush mounted)
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7610 chartplotter (gimbal mounted)
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7612 chartplotter (flush mounted)
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7610 chartplotter (RAM® mounted)
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7612 chartplotter (RAM® mounted)
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7612 chartplotter (gimbal mounted)
- Add Panoptix™ real-time 3D sonar to Garmin® chartplotter
Dash Graph Exchange Options
- NEW Lowrance® HOOK2 7 Combo (uninstalled).
- NEW Lowrance® HOOK2 7 Combo (flush mounted).
- Lowrance® Elite-7 Ti (flush mounted).
- Lowrance® Elite-7 Ti (RAM® mounted).
- Lowrance® Elite-7 Ti (uninstalled).
- Lowrance® Elite-9 Ti (flush mounted).
- Lowrance® Elite-9 Ti (RAM® mounted).
- Lowrance® Elite-9 Ti (uninstalled).
- Lowrance® Elite-12 Ti (flush mounted).
- Lowrance® Elite-12 Ti (RAM® mounted).
- Lowrance® HDS-7 Carbon w/StructureScan® (flush mounted).
- Lowrance® Elite-12 Ti (uninstalled).
- Lowrance® HDS-7 Carbon w/StructureScan® (uninstalled).
- Lowrance® HDS-7 Carbon w/StructureScan® (RAM® mounted).
- Lowrance® HDS-9 Carbon w/StructureScan® (RAM® mounted).
- Lowrance® HDS-9 Carbon w/StructureScan® (flush mounted).
- Lowrance® HDS-12 Carbon w/StructureScan® (flush mounted).
- Lowrance® HDS-9 Carbon w/StructureScan® (uninstalled).
- Lowrance® HDS-12 Carbon w/StructureScan® (RAM® mounted).
- Lowrance® HDS-12 Carbon w/StructureScan® (uninstalled).
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 7 DI G2 (flush mounted).
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 7 SI G2 (flush mounted).
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 7 SI G2 (RAM® mounted).
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 7 SI G2 (uninstalled).
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 9 SI G2N w/GPS (RAM® mounted).
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 9 SI G2N w/GPS (flush mounted).
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 10 SI G2N w/GPS (flush mounted).
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 9 SI G2N wGPS (uninstalled).
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 10 SI G2N w/GPS (RAM® mounted).
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 10 SI G2N w/GPS (uninstalled).
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 12 SI G2N w/GPS (RAM® mounted).
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 12 SI G2N w/GPS (gimbal mounted).
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 12 SI G2N w/GPS (uninstalled).
- NEW Humminbird® SOLIX™ 10 SI (flush mounted).
- NEW Humminbird® SOLIX™ 10 SI (RAM® mounted).
- NEW Humminbird® SOLIX™ 10 SI (uninstalled).
- NEW Humminbird® SOLIX™ 12 SI (flush mounted).
- NEW Humminbird® SOLIX™ 12 SI (uninstalled).
- NEW Humminbird® SOLIX™ 12 SI (RAM® mounted).
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 942xs chartplotter (RAM® mounted).
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 942xs chartplotter (flush mounted).
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7607 chartplotter (flush mounted).
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 942xs chartplotter (uninstalled).
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7607 chartplotter (uninstalled).
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7607 chartplotter (RAM® mounted).
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7608 chartplotter (flush mounted).
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7608 chartplotter (uninstalled).
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7608 chartplotter (RAM® mounted).
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7610 chartplotter (RAM® mounted).
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7610 chartplotter (flush mounted).
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7610 chartplotter (uninstalled).
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7612 chartplotter (flush mounted).
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7612 chartplotter (RAM® mounted).
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7612 chartplotter (uninstalled).
Battery Charger Exchange Options
- 2-bank, 20-amp battery charger
- 3-bank, 30-amp battery charger
- Battery maintenance system
- Dual Pro® international battery charger
- Stealth 1, 20-amp battery charger w/out gauge
- Stealth 1, 20-amp battery charger w/gauge
Cushions & Seating Options
- 2 bike seats (exchange)
- 2 jump seats (exchange)
- Hydraulic pedestal (exchange)
- Center seat
Optional Accessories
- Automatic bilge pump
- 2 oxygen generators
- Bow tool/drink holder
- Keel protector (Black or White)
- HydroWave® electronic fish attractor
- Livewell control valve
- Loc-R-Bar® w/alarm (dealer installation not included)
- Port under deck storage drawer
- Snap-in sandwich tray
Available Motors
- 150 L FourStroke
- 175 Pro XS FourStroke
