The NITRO® Z18 is America's best-selling fiberglass bass boat because it balances power and fishability in a ready-to-win package. It's is built around our revolutionary NITRO® VORTEX TECHNOLOGY™ (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 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 a comfortable as possible. With a 24-volt Minn Kota® trolling motor standard and over 100 fishfinder options available to replace or complement the standard Lowrance® unit, it's truly a bass boat for everyone.
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™ (RPS™)
- Lowrance® HOOK2 5 Combo flush-mounted fishfinder
- Minn Kota® Maxxum® 24V, 70-lb. (31.75 kg) thrust, 42" (1.07 m) shaft, foot-control trolling motor
- Bike seat & folding fishing seat
- NEW 1" (2.54 cm) lower, driver & passenger flat seat mounting
- Z-Core™ seating system w/Force Flex suspension & contoured, rotomolded frame for driver & passenger seats
- 100% composite deck core w/superior thermal stability & strength-to-weight ratio
- Low-profile gunnels to maximize deck size & for easier casting
- Angled bow panel w/trolling motor receptacle, anchor/light switch & trim switch
- 34-sq.-ft. (3.2-sq.-m) bow deck w/port & starboard rod lockers w/lift assists for rods up to 8' (2.44 m) & center storage locker
- Bow port & starboard rod hold-down straps
- Step to bow deck w/62-qt. (58.67 L) insulated cooler & removable trash receptacle
- NEW modular, aerodynamic console design w/expanded leg clearance & larger fishfinder surface
- Console removable acrylic tinted windscreen, 2-tone gelcoat & LED courtesy light
- Veethree® multifunction instrumentation & water-resistant switch panels
- Hydraulic steering w/tilt
- Footrest w/non-skid mat under console
- Partner rod ramp w/rod handle organizer & hold-down strap
- Aft 30-gal. (113.56 L) Guardian™ aerated livewell w/divider & timer
- Designated net storage behind seating
- 2 lift-out, molded aft storage boxes that will each accept seven 3700 tackle trays
- Integrated, angled fold-down stainless steel reboarding ladder
- Interstate® batteries: 1 cranking & 2 trolling
- 2-bank, 8-amp battery charger w/exterior receptacle
- Custom-fit trailer powder-coated w/GALVASHIELD® Impact protection
Comfort, Convenience & Peace of Mind
- NMMA® certified
- Flotation meets or exceeds NMMA® & U.S. Coast Guard requirements
- EPA-compliant fuel system
- 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
- 4 grab handles (1 at each seat)
- Fire extinguisher
- Paddle
- Horn
Livewell Systems
- 500 GPH (1,892.71 LPH) livewell recirculation/pump-out system
- Aft 30-gal. (113.56 L) Guardian™ aerated livewell w/divider & timer
- Rotomolded w/rounded corners
- 500 GPH (1,892.71 LPH) aerator/fill pump
Trolling Motor
- Minn Kota® Maxxum® 24V, 70-lb. (31.75 kg) thrust, 42" (1.07 m) shaft, foot-control trolling motor
- Trolling motor pedal recess
Console
- Lowrance® HOOK2 5 Combo flush-mounted fishfinder
- NEW modular, aerodynamic console design w/expanded leg clearance & larger fishfinder surface
- Hydraulic steering w/tilt
- Removable acrylic, tinted windscreen
- Ready to accept optional removable port console
- Veethree® multifunction instrumentation w/speedometer/fuel gauge, tach/trim gauge, voltmeter gauge & water pressure gauge
- Dash light dimmer
- 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
- NEW 1" (2.54 cm) lower, driver & passenger flat seat mounting
- 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
- Partner rod ramp w/rod handle organizer & hold-down strap
- Step to bow deck w/62-qt. (58.67 L) insulated cooler & removable trash receptacle
- 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
Bow Fishfinder Options
- Lowrance® HOOK2 5 Combo (flush mounted)
- Lowrance® Elite-7 Ti2 (flush mounted)
- Lowrance® HOOK2 7 Combo (flush mounted)
- Lowrance® Elite-7 Ti2 (gimbal mounted)
- Lowrance® Elite-7 Ti2 (RAM® mounted)
- Lowrance® Elite-9 Ti2 (gimbal mounted)
- Lowrance® Elite-9 Ti2 (flush mounted)
- Lowrance® Elite-9 Ti2 (RAM® mounted)
- Lowrance® Elite-12 Ti2 (flush mounted)
- Lowrance® Elite-12 Ti2 (gimbal mounted)
- Lowrance® HDS LIVE 7 w/StructureScan® (flush mounted)
- Lowrance® Elite-12 Ti2 (RAM® mounted)
- Lowrance® HDS LIVE 7 w/StructureScan® (gimbal mounted)
- Lowrance® HDS LIVE 7 w/StructureScan® (RAM® mounted)
- Lowrance® HDS LIVE 9 w/StructureScan® (gimbal mounted)
- Lowrance® HDS LIVE 9 w/StructureScan® (flush mounted)
- Lowrance® HDS LIVE 12 w/StructureScan® (gimbal mounted)
- Lowrance® HDS LIVE 9 w/StructureScan® (RAM® mounted)
- Lowrance® HDS LIVE 12 w/StructureScan® (RAM® mounted)
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 7 SI G3N (flush mounted)
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 7 SI G3N (gimbal mounted)
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 7 SI G3N (RAM® mounted)
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 8 SI G3N w/GPS (gimbal mounted)
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 8 SI G3N w/GPS (flush mounted)
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 8 SI G3N w/GPS (RAM® mounted)
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 9 SI G3N w/GPS (gimbal mounted)
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 9 SI G3N w/GPS (RAM® mounted)
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 10 SI G3N w/GPS (gimbal mounted)
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 10 SI G3N w/GPS (RAM® mounted)
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 12 SI G3N w/GPS (gimbal mounted)
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 12 SI G3N w/GPS (RAM® mounted)
- Humminbird® SOLIX™ 10 SI G2 (flush mounted)
- Humminbird® SOLIX™ 10 SI G2 (gimbal mounted)
- Humminbird® SOLIX™ 10 SI G2 (RAM® mounted)
- Humminbird® SOLIX™ 12 SI G2 (gimbal mounted)
- Garmin® ECHOMAP™ 93sv chartplotter (flush mounted)
- Humminbird® SOLIX™ 12 SI G2 (RAM® mounted)
- Garmin® ECHOMAP™ 93sv chartplotter (gimbal mounted)
- Garmin® ECHOMAP™ 93sv chartplotter (RAM® mounted)
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7607 chartplotter (flush mounted)
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7607 chartplotter (RAM® mounted)
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7607 chartplotter (gimbal 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® 7610 chartplotter (RAM® mounted)
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7612 chartplotter (flush mounted)
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7612 chartplotter (gimbal mounted)
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7612 chartplotter (RAM® mounted)
- Add Panoptix™ real-time 3D sonar to Garmin® chartplotter
Console Fishfinder Exchange Options
- Lowrance® HOOK2 7 Combo (flush mounted).
- Lowrance® HOOK2 7 Combo (uninstalled).
- Lowrance® Elite-7 Ti2 (flush mounted).
- Lowrance® Elite-7 Ti2 (RAM® mounted).
- Lowrance® Elite-7 Ti2 (uninstalled).
- Lowrance® Elite-9 Ti2 (flush mounted).
- Lowrance® Elite-9 Ti2 (RAM® mounted).
- Lowrance® Elite-9 Ti2 (uninstalled).
- Lowrance® Elite-12 Ti2 (flush mounted).
- Lowrance® Elite-12 Ti2 (RAM® mounted).
- Lowrance® Elite-12 Ti2 (uninstalled).
- Lowrance® HDS LIVE 7 w/StructureScan® (flush mounted).
- Lowrance® HDS LIVE 7 w/StructureScan® (RAM® mounted).
- Lowrance® HDS LIVE 7 w/StructureScan® (uninstalled).
- Lowrance® HDS LIVE 9 w/StructureScan® (flush mounted).
- Lowrance® HDS LIVE 9 w/StructureScan® (RAM® mounted).
- Lowrance® HDS LIVE 9 w/StructureScan® (uninstalled).
- Lowrance® HDS LIVE 12 w/StructureScan® (gimbal mounted).
- Lowrance® HDS LIVE 12 w/StructureScan® (RAM® mounted).
- Lowrance® HDS LIVE 12 w/StructureScan® (uninstalled).
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 7 SI G3N (flush mounted).
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 7 SI G3N (RAM® mounted).
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 8 SI G3N w/GPS (flush mounted).
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 7 SI G3N (uninstalled).
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 8 SI G3N w/GPS (RAM® mounted).
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 8 SI G3N wGPS (uninstalled).
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 9 SI G3N w/GPS (flush mounted).
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 9 SI G3N w/GPS (RAM® mounted).
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 9 SI G3N wGPS (uninstalled).
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 10 SI G3N w/GPS (flush mounted).
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 10 SI G3N w/GPS (RAM® mounted).
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 10 SI G3N w/GPS (uninstalled).
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 12 SI G3N w/GPS (gimbal mounted).
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 12 SI G3N w/GPS (RAM® mounted).
- Humminbird® HELIX™ 12 SI G3N w/GPS (uninstalled).
- Humminbird® SOLIX™ 10 SI G2 (flush mounted).
- Humminbird® SOLIX™ 10 SI G2 (RAM® mounted).
- Humminbird® SOLIX™ 12 SI G2 (flush mounted).
- Humminbird® SOLIX™ 10 SI G2 (uninstalled).
- Humminbird® SOLIX™ 12 SI G2 (RAM® mounted).
- Humminbird® SOLIX™ 12 SI G2 (uninstalled).
- Garmin® ECHOMAP™ 93sv chartplotter (flush mounted).
- Garmin® ECHOMAP™ 93sv chartplotter (RAM® mounted).
- Garmin® ECHOMAP™ 93sv chartplotter (uninstalled).
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7607 chartplotter (flush mounted).
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7607 chartplotter (uninstalled).
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7607 chartplotter (RAM® mounted).
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7608 chartplotter (flush mounted).
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7608 chartplotter (RAM® mounted).
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7608 chartplotter (uninstalled).
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7610 chartplotter (flush mounted).
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7610 chartplotter (RAM® mounted).
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7612 chartplotter (flush mounted).
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7610 chartplotter (uninstalled).
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7612 chartplotter (RAM® mounted).
- Garmin® GPSMAP® 7612 chartplotter (uninstalled).
Battery Charger Exchange Options
- 2-bank, 20-amp battery charger
- Dual Pro® international battery charger
- 3-bank, 30-amp battery charger
- Stealth 1, 20-amp battery charger w/gauge
- Stealth 1, 20-amp battery charger w/out gauge
Cushions & Seating Options
- 2 bike seats (exchange)
- 2 jump seats (exchange)
- Center seat
- Center seat storage
- Hydraulic pedestal (exchange)
Optional Accessories
- NEW additional cleat at driver seat for quick tie down
- 2 oxygen generators
- Bow tool/drink holder
- HydroWave® electronic fish attractor
- Keel protector (Black or White)
- 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
- 150 L Pro XS® FourStroke
- 175 L Pro XS® FourStroke (limited availability)
