Research Mako Boats - 18 LTS Inshore

The MAKO® 18 LTS provides the ride, features and versatility usually unavailable on boats this size. With this one-of-a-kind bay boat, you can just as easily fish a choppy bay as you can prowl the shoreline. Or, since it requires only 24" (60.96 cm) of water to get on plane, you can even fish those shallow flats bigger boats avoid.
The ventilated step hull with its wide 91" (2.31 m) beam provides a stable, dry ride, as well as helping the boat plane quickly and effortlessly. And its 100-percent composite construction, along with the completely bonded and lined hull and deck, offers the extreme durability and ruggedness that are hallmarks of its MAKO heritage.
Anglers will have plenty of options while fishing. The MAKO 18 LTS is setting a whole new standard for light tackle skiffs by providing the fit, finish and versatility of larger craft
Draft: 0 ft. 11 in.
Beam: 7 ft. 7 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 33
Max load: 1100
Standard features:
Hardware & Accessories
Flip-up bow & stern cleats
4" (10.16 cm) stainless steel cleats
Stainless steel bow & stern eyes


Mechanical & Plumbing Systems
1,000 GPH (3,785.41 LPH) bilge pump w/auto switch


Center Console Command Helm
Back & bottom seat cushions w/marine-grade vinyl & composite bases
Molded fiberglass console w/integrated baitwell
Panel-mounted control w/power trim
Removable contoured windscreen
Stainless steel destroyer-type steering wheel
Stainless steel grab rail
Battery storage inside console


Comfort, Safety & Convenience
Navigation lights


Construction & Exterior
100% composite construction
Exclusive stepped tunnel design that runs a 20" (50.80 cm) shaft on a 25" (63.50 cm) tall transom
Fully molded composite liner w/integrated bow & stern platforms
Hand-laid hull & deck
Heavy duty rub rail
Non-skid decks & gunwales
Pressure-foamed hull/liner structure
Stainless steel gas fill w/integral vent
Stainless steel hardware & fasteners
White gelcoat hull available w/2-tone color accents


Dash/Console
2-piece construction for improved ergonomics
6 stainless steel rod holders
Step-up surface for sighting
2 stainless steel cup holders


Interior
6 vertical flush-mounted rod holders
Aft dry storage lockers
Anchor locker
Center bow storage locker
Flip-flop helm seat w/72-qt. (68.14 L) cushioned cooler
Under-deck rod storage for 8' (2.44 m) rods


Mechanical & Plumbing Systems
1,000 GPH (3,785.41 LPH) bilge pump w/auto switch
18-gal. (68.14 L) livewell
33-gal. (124.92 L) in-floor fuel tank
Teleflex no-feedback steering


Trailer
Aluminum I-beam construction
4 bunks
Composite fenders
Fold-away tongue jack w/swivel wheel
PVC load guides
Incandescent lighting
Galvanized wheels
Heavy-duty winch w/safety strap
Oil bath lubrication
Swing-away tongue