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2025 Mako 18 Pro Skiff Backwater Edition

The all-new MAKO 18 Pro Skiff Backwater is a new breed of skinny-water predator that's loaded with unbeatable fishing features, quality, and value. With an emphasis on edge-to-edge stability and a feature set tailored for the flats, the 18 Pro Skiff Backwater is at home in inches of water and inshore and nearshore fisheries. The second generation Rapid Planing System® hull design pops onto plane instantly, even in shallow water with a load. Each 18 Pro Skiff Backwater comes with a trailer that's custom-fitted to its hull that features disc brakes, LED lights, and our legendary aluminum I-beam construction for a lifetime of smooth, hassle-free trailering. With 360-degree fishing, an aerated livewell, and your choice of the latest fishing electronics, the MAKO 18 Pro Skiff Backwater is the perfect inshore package.

Features may include:

• Color: 2-tone hull in MAKO® Sand & Army Green w/MAKO® Sand decks & lids

• Minn Kota® Terrova® 24V, 80-lb. (36.29 kg) thrust, 60" (1.52 m) shaft trolling motor w/i-Pilot®

• SeaStar® tilt hydraulic steering

• Black anodized steering wheel w/knob

• 7" (17.78 cm) Sharktooth™ digital gauge

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

• NMMA® certified

• Factory leak tested for hull, plumbing & fitting integrity

• Horn

• Infused console

• Contoured acrylic windscreen

• Binnacle control w/power trim

• Fiberglass forward-console seat w/padded seat cushion

• Anchor locker

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

• 360° fishability

• Raised bow fishing platform w/yacht style non-skid surface & closed storage compartments

• Gen 2 RAPID PLANING SYSTEM™ hull design for better lift, faster holeshot & better handling

• Integrated anti-spray hull design

• Factory-matched stainless steel propeller

• Stainless steel bow & stern eyes

• Stainless steel fuel fill

• 100% composite construction

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

• Yacht style non-skid grit on decks & cockpit sole

• Console chemically bonded & mechanically fastened to deck

• Hull/deck joint chemically bonded & mechanically fastened w/stainless steel fasteners for strength & durability

• Pre-rigged for trolling motor w/70A receptacle

• 1,000 GPH (3,785.41 LPH) bilge pump w/automatic switch

• 1,000 GPH (3,785.41 LPH) baitwell pump w/adjustable spray head

• Integrated EPA-compliant fuel system w/rotocast corrosion-free fuel tank

• High-speed baitwell water pickup

• USCG-compliant integrated navigation lights

• Cockpit courtesy lights