2020 Nitro Z18

2020 Nitro Z18

The NITRO® Z18 is America’s best-selling fiberglass bass boat because it balances power and fishability in a ready-to-win package. It’s 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.

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 a comfortable as possible. With a 24-volt Minn Kota® trolling motor standard and over 100 fishfinder options available to replace or complement the standard Lowrance® unit, it’s truly a bass boat for everyone.

Features may include:

• NITRO® Vortex Technology™ (NVT™) hull w/Rapid Planing System™ (RPS™)

• Lowrance® HOOK2 5 Combo flush-mounted fishfinder

• Minn Kota® Maxxum® 24V, 70-lb. (31.75 kg) thrust, 42” (1.07 m) shaft, foot-control trolling motor

• Bike seat & folding fishing seat

• Z-Core™ seating system w/Force Flex suspension & contoured, rotomolded frame for driver & passenger seats

• NEW 1” (2.54 cm) lower, driver & passenger flat seat mounting

• 100% composite deck core w/superior thermal stability & strength-to-weight ratio

• Low-profile gunnels to maximize deck size & for easier casting

• Angled bow panel w/trolling motor receptacle, anchor/light switch & trim switch

• 34-sq.-ft. (3.2-sq.-m) bow deck w/port & starboard rod lockers w/lift assists for rods up to 8’ (2.44 m) & center storage locker

• Bow port & starboard rod hold-down straps

• Step to bow deck w/62-qt. (58.67 L) insulated cooler & removable trash receptacle

• NEW modular, aerodynamic console design w/expanded leg clearance & larger fishfinder surface

• Console removable acrylic tinted windscreen, 2-tone gelcoat & LED courtesy light

• Veethree® multifunction instrumentation & water-resistant switch panels

• Hydraulic steering w/tilt

• Footrest w/non-skid mat under console

• Partner rod ramp w/rod handle organizer & hold-down strap

• Designated net storage behind seating

• Aft 30-gal. (113.56 L) Guardian™ aerated livewell w/divider & timer

• 2 lift-out, molded aft storage boxes that will each accept seven 3700 tackle trays

• Integrated, angled fold-down stainless steel reboarding ladder

• 2-bank, 8-amp battery charger w/exterior receptacle

• Interstate® batteries: 1 cranking & 2 trolling

• Custom-fit trailer powder-coated w/GALVASHIELD® Impact protection

Comfort, Convenience & Peace Of Mind

• NMMA® certified

Livewell Systems

• Aft 30-gal. (113.56 L) Guardian™ aerated livewell w/divider & timer

Trolling Motor

• Minn Kota® Maxxum® 24V, 70-lb. (31.75 kg) thrust, 42" (1.07 m) shaft, foot-control trolling motor

Console

• NEW modular, aerodynamic console design w/expanded leg clearance & larger fishfinder surface

Interior

• 34-sq.-ft. (3.2-sq.-m) bow deck for casting mobility w/lots of storage

Performance

• NITRO® Vortex Technology™ (NVT™) hull for a smoother, drier ride

Construction & Exterior

• 100% composite deck core w/superior thermal stability & strength-to-weight ratio

Electrical

• Angled bow panel w/trolling motor receptacle, anchor/light switch, trim switch & capability to flush mount most 12" (30.5 cm) fishfinders