2026 Nitro Z18, $49,180 includes 150hp Pro XS motor, options, freight and prep.

2026 Nitro Z18

The NITRO® Z18 is more than America's favorite bass boat, it's also the official boat of Major League Fishing®. Boasting the perfect blend of exhilarating performance, pro-level fishability, and superior quality, the Z18 is ideal for both weekend warriors and serious anglers.

Inside, the Z18 is angler-designed and proven at the highest levels. Storages are huge, dry, lockable, and convenient, while comfort comes by way of bolstered Z-CORE™ seating covered in premium marine-grade vinyl. A fully insulated step cooler keeps drinks cold all day, while the timed, aerated, and recirculating live wells keep your catch frisky from dawn to weigh in.

Standard Lowrance® electronics and Minn Kota® trolling motor get you in the game, while the custom-matched GALVASHIELD IMPACT™ trailer gets you there safely, year after year. The NITRO® Z18 delivers unsurpassed performance, value, and fishability in a package that's ready to fish at any level of competition.

Features may include:

COMFORT, CONVENIENCE & PEACE OF MIND

• NMMA® certified

• Flotation meets or exceeds NMMA® & U.S. Coast Guard requirements

• EPA-compliant fuel system

• NEW Black non-skid bow & stern mats

• Low-profile gunnels to maximize deck size & for easier casting

• 5 stainless steel pull-up cleats, including cleat at driver seat

LIVEWELL SYSTEM

• 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 trolling motor w/mount

• Trolling motor pedal recess

CONSOLE

• NEW console decals

• Removable acrylic, tinted plexiglass windscreen

• NEW Lowrance® Eagle 5 flush-mounted fishfinder

• Veethree® multifunction instrumentation w/speedometer/fuel gauge, tach/trim gauge, voltmeter gauge & water pressure gauge

• Dash light dimmer

INTERIOR

• 34-sq.-ft. (3.2-sq.-m) bow deck for casting mobility

• Bike seat w/pedestal

• Folding fishing seat w/composite frame

• Low driver & passenger flat seat mounting

• Bow tool/drink holder

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

• NEW hull & deck stripe color configuration

• 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

ELECTRICAL

• 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

TRAILER

• 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