2026 Nitro Z18 175 L Pro XS FourStroke

Overview
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.

A 175HP rating delivers searing performance at speed, while the NITRO® NVT™ hull keeps things steady and smooth. On the trolling motor, the Z18 is a stealthy predator in the shallows with edge-to-edge stability that excels in chop and rollers.

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
• 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
• 4 stainless steel pull-up cleats
• 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 (1,893 LPH) aerator/fill pump
• 500 GPH (1,893 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

• Modular, aerodynamic console design w/expanded leg clearance & large fishfinder surface
• Removable acrylic, tinted plexiglass windscreen
• Lowrance® Eagle 5 flush-mounted fishfinder
• NEW Z3 digital gauges
• Dash light dimmer
• Water-resistant switch panels
• Tilt hydraulic steering
• 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
• 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
• Footrest w/non-skid mat under console(s)
• Z-CORE™ seating system w/Force Flex suspension & contoured, rotomolded frame for driver & passenger seats
• Low driver & passenger flat seat mounting
• Designated net storage behind seating
• Passenger rod ramp w/rod handle organizer & hold-down strap
• 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

Construction & 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
• 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
• 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
• Automotive-style labeled fuse panel w/cover
• 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
• 14" (35.56 cm) chrome wheels w/radial tires
• Hub system w/1-year limited warranty
• Spare tire
• All-welded rectangular GALVASHIELD® frame
• 7-pin connector
• 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

Optional Features:

Color & Decal Packages

• Custom color
• Elite 4-color

Fishfinder Technology

• Add ActiveTarget® to all Lowrance® fishfinders
• Add LiveScope™ Plus System to all Garmin® fishfinders

Bow Fishfinder

• Bow Lowrance® Eagle 5
• Bow Lowrance® Eagle 7
• Bow Lowrance® Elite FS® 7
• Bow Lowrance® Elite FS® 9
• Bow Lowrance® HDS® PRO 9
• Bow Lowrance® HDS® PRO 10
• Bow Lowrance® HDS® PRO 12
• Bow Humminbird® XPLORE™ 9" (22.86 cm)
• Bow Humminbird® XPLORE™ 9" (22.86 cm) w/MEGA Live 2
• Bow Humminbird® XPLORE™ 10" (25.4 cm)
• Bow Humminbird® XPLORE™ 10" (25.4 cm) w/MEGA Live 2
• Bow Humminbird® XPLORE™ 12" (30.48 cm)
• Bow Humminbird® XPLORE™ 12" (30.48 cm) w/MEGA Live 2
• Bow Garmin® ECHOMAP™ UHD2 93sv
• Bow Garmin® ECHOMAP™ Ultra 2 106sv
• Bow Garmin® ECHOMAP™ Ultra 2 126sv

2nd Bow Fishfinder

• 2nd bow Garmin® ECHOMAP™ UHD2 93sv w/LiveScope™ Plus System (uninstalled)
• 2nd bow Garmin® ECHOMAP™ Ultra 2 106sv w/LiveScope™ Plus System (uninstalled) 
• 2nd bow Garmin® ECHOMAP™ Ultra 2 126sv w/LiveScope™ Plus System (uninstalled)

Console Fishfinder Exchange

• Console Lowrance® Elite FS® 9 w/ActiveImaging HD™ 
• Console Lowrance® HDS® PRO 9 w/ActiveImaging HD™ 
• Console Lowrance® HDS® PRO 10 w/ActiveImaging HD™
• Console Lowrance® HDS® PRO 12 w/ActiveImaging HD™
• Console Humminbird® XPLORE™ 9" (22.86 cm)
• Console Humminbird® XPLORE™ 10" (25.4 cm)
• Console Humminbird® XPLORE™ 12" (30.48 cm)
• Console Garmin® ECHOMAP™ UHD2 93sv w/GT36UHD & GT8HW-IH
• Console Garmin® ECHOMAP™ Ultra 2 106sv w/GT36UHD & GT8HW-IH
• Console Garmin® ECHOMAP™ Ultra 2 126sv w/GT36UHD & GT8HW-IH

Battery & Battery Charger

• NOCO® GB40 jump starter pack
• 1 TRACKER® Lithium WRM100 starting battery & 2 WRM100 trolling batteries (for 24V system)

Lighting

• Bow deck, cockpit & aft deck carpet trim lights w/T-H Marine controller & wire harness (factory installed only)

Cushion & Seating

• Hydraulic pedestal (exchange) 
• Center seat 
• Center seat storage (replaces seat)

Performance & Steering

• Hot Foot® throttle
• Trim lever on steering wheel
• Dual trim lever on steering wheel

Trolling Motor

• Lowrance® Ghost® 24V, 97-lb. (44.0 kg) thrust, 47" (1.19 m) shaft trolling motor
• Minn Kota® Fortrex® 24V, 80-lb. (36.29 kg) thrust, 45” (1.14 m) shaft trolling motor w/Dual Spectrum CHIRP™
• Minn Kota® Ultrex™ 24V, 80-lb. (36.29 kg) thrust, 45” (1.14 m) shaft trolling motor w/Dual Spectrum CHIRP™
• Minn Kota® Ultrex™ 24V, 80-lb. (36.29 kg) thrust, 45” (1.14 m) shaft trolling motor w/MEGA Down Imaging®
• Minn Kota® Ultrex™ QUEST™ 24V, 115-lb. (52.16 kg) thrust, 45” (1.14 m) shaft trolling motor w/MEGA Side Imaging®
• Minn Kota® Ultrex™ QUEST™ 24V, 115-lb. (52.16 kg) thrust, 45” (1.14 m) shaft trolling motor w/Dual Spectrum CHIRP™
• Minn Kota® Ultrex™ QUEST™ 24V, 115-lb. (52.16 kg) thrust, 52” (1.32 m) shaft trolling motor w/MEGA Side Imaging®
• Minn Kota® Ultrex™ QUEST™ 24V, 115-lb. (52.16 kg) thrust, 52” (1.32 m) shaft trolling motor w/Dual Spectrum CHIRP™
• Garmin® Force® Pro 24V, 80-lb. (36.29 kg) thrust, 50” (1.27 m) shaft trolling motor
• Garmin® Force® Pro 24V, 100-lb. (45.36 kg) thrust, 57” (1.45 m) shaft trolling motor

Functional

• Removable port console & hardware (factory installed)    $1,390
• Port under deck storage drawer    $375
• Below-console RAM® X-Grip® phone holder    $40
• Cleat at driver seat    $60
• Automatic bilge pump    $120
• 2 oxygen generators    $345
• TACKLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM™ w/center box dividers    $190
• Port rod organizer    $170
• Snap-in sandwich tray for cooler box    $25
• Bow NITRO® carpet graphic    $100
• Anti-fatigue mat    $125
• Keel protector—Black    $395
• Keel protector—White    $395
• 6" (15.24 cm) R&R Design adjustable jack plate—Black    $650
• 6" (15.24 cm) Bob's Machine™ hydraulic jack plate—Black
• 1 Minn Kota® Talon 10' (3.05 m) shallow-water anchor w/remote & bracket—Black (starboard mounted; dealer installed)
• Dual Minn Kota® Talon 10' (3.05 m) shallow-water anchors w/remote & brackets—Black (dealer installed)
• 1 Power-Pole® Blade 8' (2.44 m) shallow-water anchor w/remote & bracket—Black (starboard mounted; dealer installed)
• Dual Power-Pole® Blade 8' (2.44 m) shallow-water anchors w/remote & brackets—Black (dealer installed)

Cover

• 2-tone mooring cover for side console—Black & Charcoal
• 2-tone mooring cover for side console w/pod—Black & Charcoal
• 2-tone mooring cover for dual consoles—Black & Charcoal
• 2-tone mooring cover for dual consoles w/pod—Black & Charcoal

Trailer

• Brakes for standard trailer
• Tandem-axle trailer upgrade w/brakes on both axles
• Tandem-axle trailer upgrade w/brakes on both axles, 14" (35.56 cm) wheels/tires & spare tire (must also order fiberglass fenders option)
• Fiberglass fenders for tandem-axle trailer
• 14" (35.56 cm) single-axle aluminum wheels w/spare tire
• 14" (35.56 cm) tandem-axle aluminum wheels w/spare tire
• 18" (45.72 cm) aluminum tire/wheel upgrade w/spare tire (must also order fiberglass fenders option)
• 18" (45.72 cm) Black tire/wheel upgrade w/spare tire (must also order fiberglass fenders option)