2025 Mako 18 Pro Skiff Backwater Edition

• Length:18' 6"

• Beam: 7' 10"

• Bottom Width: 6' 2"

• Max. Recommended HP: 175 HP

• Fuel Capacity: 37 gal.

• Max. Person Capacity: 5 persons

• Max. Person Weight: 850 lbs.

• Max. Person, Motor & Gear Weight: 1850 lbs.

• Interior Depth: 17.5"

• Transom Height At Center Line: 25"

• Draft: 12"

• Average Dry Weight: 1740 lbs.

• Average Hull Weight: 1100 lbs.

• Average Package Weight: 2700 lbs.

• Package Height: 6' 9"

• Storage Length: 23' 3"

BACKWATER EDITION

• 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

• Wet Sounds® 4-channel speaker sound package

• Helm seat backrest

• 7-gal. (26.5 L) insulated baitwell added to forward-console seat

• Aft reboarding ladder w/platform

• Matte Black powdercoated rails

• BACKWATER EDITION marine decking

• TRACKER® Lithium trolling batteries

• NOCO® GENIUS10™ 2-bank battery charger

• 4 flip-up cleats on gunnels

• Power-Pole® Pro II Series 8' (2.44 m) shallow-water anchor—Black

• Deluxe trailer upgrade w/bow step; hydraulic brakes; space-saving swing-away tongue; 15" (38.1 cm) aluminum wheels w/radial tires; & spare tire carrier

Certification & Safety

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

• NMMA® certified

• Factory leak tested for hull, plumbing & fitting integrity

• Horn

Console

• Infused console

• Contoured acrylic windscreen

• Binnacle control w/power trim

• Fiberglass forward-console seat w/padded seat cushion

• Powdercoated aluminum grab rail

• Area to flush- & surface-mount additional electronics

• Console side rails w/6 vertical rod holders & tool holder slots

• Below-console storage area

Interior

• 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

• Raised aft fishing platform w/yacht style non-skid surface & insulated storage/fishboxes

• Aft 26-gal. (98.42 L) baitwell w/Pro-Air® aeration system

Exterior

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

• Integrated anti-spray hull design

• Factory-matched stainless steel propeller

Hardware

• Stainless steel bow & stern eyes

• Stainless steel fuel fill

Construction & Exterior

• 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

• 1-piece gelcoated fiberglass deck liner injected w/expanding closed-cell foam for flotation, added strength & a quiet ride

• Premium marine-grade stainless steel hardware & fasteners for corrosion resistance

• Composite seat substrates

• Heavy-duty rub rail

Electrical, Mechanical & Plumbing System

• 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

• Interstate® cranking battery w/tray

• Marine-grade rocker switches

• Marine-grade tinned wiring w/submersible connectors

• Multiple 12V outlets

Trailer

• Custom aluminum single-axle trailer

• Aluminum I-beam construction

• Torsion axles

• Super Lube hubs

• Swing-up locking jack w/swivel wheel

• Outboard motor support to reduce hull & transom stress while towing

• Submersible lights

• 4 carpeted bunks to protect hull

• Safety cables