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18 Pro Skiff Backwater Edition
2026
18 PRO SKIFF BACKWATER EDITION
w/ 150 L Pro XS® Mercury® Pro XS®
Boat, Motor, & Trailer
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NO HAGGLE NO HASSLE® National Price
Base Price
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$61595
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Overview
The 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
Trolling Motor
Minn Kota Terrova 24V, 80-lb. thrust, 60” shaft trolling motor with i-pilot
Livewell
Aft 26-gallon slot-length livewell/baitwell with Pro-Air aeration system
Console
Infused fiberglass console with contoured acrylic windscreen; 7” Sharktooth digital gauge; SeaStar tilt hydraulic steering and black anodized steering wheel with knob
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Specifications
| Length | 5.64 m | 18' 6'' |
| Beam | 2.39 m | 7' 10'' |
| Bottom Width | 1.88 m | 6' 2'' |
| Max. Recommended HP | 175 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 140.05 L | 37 gal. |
| Max. Person Capacity | 5 persons | |
| Max. Person Weight | 385.55 kg | 850 lbs. |
| Max. Person, Motor & Gear Weight | 839.15 kg | 1850 lbs. |
| Interior Depth | 44.45 cm | 17.5'' |
| Transom Height At Center Line | 63.5 cm | 25'' |
| Draft | 30.48 cm | 12'' |
| Average Dry Weight | 789.25 kg | 1740 lbs. |
| Average Hull Weight | 498.95 kg | 1100 lbs. |
| Average Package Weight | 1224.7 kg | 2700 lbs. |
| Package Height | 2.06 m | 6' 9'' |
| Storage Length | 7.09 m | 23' 3'' |
Motor Options
| AVAILABLE MOTOR | PACKAGE PRICE | PRICE W/ PREP & FREIGHT | |||
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| Mercury® Pro XS® | |||||
| 115 ELPT Pro XS® Command Thrust |
$58715 USD
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| 150 L Pro XS® |
$61595 USD
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| 175 L Pro XS® |
$65055 USD
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Features
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 Genius® GENPRO10X2 2-bank, 20-amp battery charger
- 1 Power-Pole® Pro II Series 8' (2.44 m) shallow-water anchor—Black (starboard mounted)
- Deluxe trailer upgrade: 15" (38.1 cm) aluminum wheels w/radial tires; spare tire carrier; bow step; hydraulic brakes; & space-saving swing-away tongue
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
- Fiberglass forward-console seat w/padded seat cushion
- Infused console
- Contoured acrylic windscreen
- Binnacle control w/power trim
- Area to flush- & surface-mount additional electronics
- Powdercoated aluminum grab rail
- 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
Performance
- Gen 2 RAPID PLANING SYSTEM™ hull design for better lift, faster holeshot & better handling
- Integrated anti-spray hull design
- 6” (15.24 cm) hydraulic jack plate
- 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
- 4 flip-up cleats on gunnels
- Heavy-duty rub rail
Electrical, Mechanical & Plumbing System
- Pre-rigged for trolling motor w/70A receptacle
- 1,000 GPH (3,785 LPH) bilge pump w/automatic switch
- 1,000 GPH (3,785 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
- Torsion axles
- Super Lube hubs
- Aluminum I-beam construction
- 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
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