2025 Mako 18 LTS Base

2025 Mako 18 LTS

Searing performance, superior stability, and an extra shallow draft define the MAKO 18 LTS. This premium light tackle skiff delivers shallow-water stealth through an advanced hull design that’s loaded with lightweight flotation foam that insulates sounds. The wide beam delivers stability for poling, slinging flies, and weaving across water inches deep. The Rapid Planing System™ transom delivers an extra boost for the rear end, letting you pop up in shallow water easier than ever.

After the first morning run, the 18 LTS fishes like a dream. Excellent edge-to-edge stability is punctuated by a rock-solid feel from bow to stern. Six vertical rod holders keep your sticks at the ready, with more stashed underneath the front deck. Trim tab provisions and an optional poling platform make the 18LTS the ultimate inshore threat. Rounding out this package is a custom-built trailer that’s fitted for the hull that rides on it. Each is fully galvanized for the ultimate in corrosion resistance and features a swing-away tongue that expands storage options. The MAKO 18 LTS delivers peak inshore performance for water that’s inches deep or miles from shore.

Features may include:

• Backed by MAKO® Assurance 5+Life—the best factory warranty in saltwater boats

• NMMA® certified

• Factory leak tested for hull, plumbing & fitting integrity

• Fire extinguisher

• Horn

• Contoured acrylic windscreen

• Stainless steel destroyer-style steering wheel

• BayStar® hydraulic steering

• Analog tachometer, fuel gauge & water pressure gauge

• Panel-mounted control box w/power trim

• Anchor locker

• 2-tone high-density marine-grade vinyl upholstery w/stain-resistant coating & composite substrates on seats

• 360° fishability

• White powdercoated rails

• Large bow in-deck storage

• Center floor storage locker

• Flip-flop helm seat w/70-qt. (66.24 L) cushioned cooler

• Award-winning RAPID PLANING SYSTEM™ (RPS™) transom for quicker holeshots, shallow-water abilities & better overall performance

• Award-winning RAPID PLANING SYSTEM™ (RPS™) transom for quicker holeshots, shallow-water abilities & better overall performance

• Hydraulic jack plate

• Trim tabs

• Factory-matched propeller

• 3 flip-up stainless steel cleats

• Stainless steel & bronze thru-hull fittings

• Stainless steel bow & stern eyes

• Stainless steel fuel fill

• Color: MAKO® Bone White gelcoat

• 100% composite construction

• Encapsulated, fiberglass-infused transom w/high-density Coosa® Bluewater composite core

• Molded, patterned non-skid casting platforms & cockpit sole

• Console chemically bonded & mechanically fastened to deck w/.25" (6.35 mm) aluminum backing plates