2023 NITRO Z18 — Specifications

Hull / dimensions

Length: 18’ 8”

Beam: 7’ 10”

Deadrise: 16°

Draft: 15”

Transom height: 22.5”

Bow deck: 34 sq. ft. casting deck

Weights / capacities

Average dry weight (boat): 1,700 lbs

Average package weight (boat + trailer): 3,200 lbs

Fuel capacity: 40 gal

Capacity: 4 persons / 550 lbs (persons); 1,350 lbs (persons, motor & gear)

Livewell system (factory)

30-gal GUARDIAN™ livewell (divided) with timer, aerator/fill and recirc/pump-out systems

Trailer (factory matched)

Custom-fit single-axle NITRO® trailer with GALVASHIELD® Impact corrosion/chip protection, swing-away tongue, spare tire, submersible LED lights, retractable transom tie-downs, and more



Options / key equipment on this boat

Performance & control

150HP Mercury Pro XS outboard (strong mid-range torque and performance-tuned design in the 115–150 Pro XS family)

Minn Kota Maxxum 24V foot-control trolling motor (Z18 factory spec is 24V / 70-lb thrust / 42” shaft)

Dual Power-Pole Blade shallow-water anchors (silent boat control/positioning in shallow water; Blade is designed to stop/hold in up to ~10 ft)

Electronics & fishing package (as equipped)

Dual console setup

Third seat

Dash-mounted Lowrance HOOK Reveal 7

Bow-mounted Lowrance HOOK 5

Factory build advantages (Z18 platform highlights)

NITRO Vortex Technology (NVT) hull with Rapid Planing System transom for quick holeshot, smooth ride, and precise handling

Big-caster layout + smart storage and tournament-ready livewell design


This 2023 NITRO Z18 is a dialed-in bass package built to fish hard and travel easy—powered by a 150HP Mercury Pro XS, upgraded with dual-console/third seat comfort, and outfitted with a practical electronics spread (HOOK Reveal 7 at the dash + HOOK 5 up front) plus a Minn Kota Maxxum 24V for boat control. The headline upgrade is the dual Power-Pole Blade anchors, giving you instant, quiet positioning for shallow-water fishing and windy shorelines, all paired with a factory-matched NITRO trailer for confident towing and clean storage.

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Carvista Inc.

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Category: Used Boat

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