2024 Nitro Z18

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.

Features may include:

COMFORT, CONVENIENCE & PEACE OF MIND

• NMMA® certified
• Flotation meets or exceeds NMMA® & U.S. Coast Guard requirements
• EPA-compliant fuel system
• 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, foot-control trolling motor w/mount
• Trolling motor pedal recess

CONSOLE

• Modular, aerodynamic console design w/expanded leg clearance & large fishfinder surface
• Removable acrylic, tinted plexiglass 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

INTERIOR

• 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

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

• 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

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