Butte General Store & Marine
900 NM Highway 195,
Elephant Butte New Mexico, 87935
Tel:575-744-0008

2024 Nitro Z18

Year 2024
Length 18'8 ft

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.

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 as comfortable as possible. With a Minn Kota® trolling motor and Lowrance® fishfinder, it’s truly a bass boat for everyone.

 

Specifications

Year Built 2024
Category Power
Beam 7'10 ft
Number of Passengers 4
Construction Fiberglass
Deadrise Angle 16 deg
Min Draft 1'3 ft
Fuel Tank Cap. 40 gal
Water Tank Cap. 0 gal
Water Heater Cap. 0 gal
Holding Tank Cap. 0 gal
Additional Details
  • 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"

Standard Features

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 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