2026 Nitro Z18

Additional Specs

• 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"

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

• Integrated fold-down stainless steel reboarding ladder, angled for allowing optional shallow-water anchor

• 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 trolling motor w/mount

• Trolling motor pedal recess

Console

• NEW console decals

• Modular, aerodynamic console design w/expanded leg clearance & large fishfinder surface

• 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

• 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

• NEW 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

• 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

Exterior

• 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

• 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

• Splashwell protective film

• NEW Black hardware

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 connectors on gauges

• 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

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