2024 Mako 18 LTS Inshore

Searing performance, superior stability, and an extra shallow draft define the MAKO 18 LTS. This premium light tackle skiff delivers shallow-water stealth through an advanced hull design that’s loaded with lightweight flotation foam that insulates sounds. The wide beam delivers stability for poling, slinging flies, and weaving across water inches deep. The Rapid Planing System™ transom delivers an extra boost for the rear end, letting you pop up in shallow water easier than ever.

After the first morning run, the 18 LTS fishes like a dream. Excellent edge-to-edge stability is punctuated by a rock-solid feel from bow to stern. Six vertical rod holders keep your sticks at the ready, with more stashed underneath the front deck. Trim tab provisions and an optional poling platform make the 18LTS the ultimate inshore threat. Rounding out this package is a custom-built trailer that’s fitted for the hull that rides on it. Each is fully galvanized for the ultimate in corrosion resistance and features a swing-away tongue that expands storage options. The MAKO 18 LTS delivers peak inshore performance for water that’s inches deep or miles from shore.

Console

• Contoured acrylic windscreen

• Stainless steel destroyer-style steering wheel

• BayStar® hydraulic steering

• Analog tachometer, fuel gauge & water pressure gauge

• Panel-mounted control box w/power trim

• Forward-console seat w/18-gal. (68.14 L) baitwell & padded seat cushion

• Stainless steel grab rail

• Area to flush- & surface-mount additional electronics

• 2 stainless steel drink holders w/drainage system

• 6 vertical flush-mounted console rod holders

• Battery/gear storage

Interior

• Anchor locker

• 2-tone high-density marine-grade vinyl upholstery w/stain-resistant coating & composite substrates on seats

• 360° fishability

• White powdercoated rails

• Large bow in-deck storage

• Center floor storage locker

• Flip-flop helm seat w/70-qt. (66.24 L) cushioned cooler

• Aft storage lockers

• Closed-molded laminate hatch covers w/finished undersides

• Under-gunnel/bow deck rod tubes

• Bilge access hatch

Exterior

• Award-winning RAPID PLANING SYSTEM™ (RPS™) transom for quicker holeshots, shallow-water abilities & better overall performance

• Hydraulic jack plate

• Trim tabs

• Factory-matched propeller

Hardware

• 3 flip-up stainless steel cleats

• Reboarding step & stainless steel grab handle

• Stainless steel & bronze thru-hull fittings

• Stainless steel bow & stern eyes

• Stainless steel fuel fill

Construction & Exterior

• Color: MAKO® Bone White gelcoat

• 100% composite construction

• Encapsulated, fiberglass-infused transom w/high-density Coosa® Bluewater composite core

• Molded, patterned non-skid casting platforms & cockpit sole

• Console chemically bonded & mechanically fastened to deck w/.25" (6.35 mm) aluminum backing plates

• Hull/deck joint chemically bonded & mechanically fastened w/stainless steel fasteners for strength & durability

• Integrated 1-piece molded, gelcoated fiberglass stringer grid system w/gelcoat finish & fully injected w/closed-cell foam for USCG-approved flotation

• High-density, fiberglass-infused trolling motor mounting core

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

• Gelcoat finish on all bulkheads & compartment interiors

• Self-bailing cockpit

• Composite seat substrates

• Heavy-duty rub rail

Electrical, Mechanical & Plumbing System

• 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 raw water pickup

• USCG-compliant navigation lights

• 2 cockpit courtesy lights

• Interstate® cranking battery w/tray

• Marine-grade rocker switches w/push button breaker protection

• Marine-grade tinned wiring w/submersible connectors

• 12V outlet

Trailer

• Custom single-axle trailer

• Aluminum construction

• Stainless steel hardware

• Galvanized steel components

• Sure Lube hubs

• Swing-up locking jack w/swivel wheel

• Space-saving swing-away tongue to reduce storage length