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2023 Nitro Z18 Pro
The NITRO® Z18 Pro expands on the tournament capabilities of the base Z18 with a slew of popular upgrades at an incredible value.
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 is built around our revolutionary NITRO VORTEX TECHNOLOGY™ (NVT™) hull with RAPID PLANING SYSTEM™, giving you a smooth, soft and dry ride along with a brisk holeshot and precise handling when turning and at the top end.
Factory Installed Options Include:
- BOW DECK, COCKPIT AND AFT DECK CARPET LIGHTS
- CENTER SEAT STORAGE (REPLACES SEAT)
- HYDRAULIC PEDESTAL
- HOT FOOT
- TRIM LEVER
- AUTOMATIC BILGE
- TACKLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
- ROD ORGANIZER
- ANTI-FATIGUE MAT
- 6" R&R DESIGN JACK PLATE
- 2 TONE MOORING COVER
- TANDEM AXLE TRAILER W/ 2 BRAKES
Features may include:
PRO - Bow Lowrance® Elite FS® 7 gimbal-mounted fishfinder w/Side & Down Scan, Digital Sonar & GPS
- Console Lowrance® Elite FS® 7 flush-mounted fishfinder w/Side & Down Scan, Digital Sonar & GPS
- Lowrance® Ghost® 24V, 47” (1.19 m) shaft trolling motor
- NMEA network for fishfinders & trolling motor to sync equipment
- Ethernet communication between fishfinders
COMFORT, CONVENIENCE & PEACE OF MIND - Flotation meets or exceeds NMMA® & U.S. Coast Guard requirements
- EPA-compliant fuel system
- Non-skid bow & stern mats
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
TROLLING MOTOR - Trolling motor pedal recess
CONSOLE - Modular, aerodynamic console design w/expanded leg clearance & large fishfinder surface
- Removable acrylic, tinted windscreen
- Veethree® multifunction instrumentation w/speedometer/fuel gauge, tach/trim gauge, voltmeter gauge & water pressure gauge
- Water-resistant switch panels
INTERIOR - 34-sq.-ft. (3.2-sq.-m) bow deck for casting mobility
- 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
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
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