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  • Kalamazoo, MI 49009
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2026 Mako 18 Pro Skiff Base

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2026 Mako 18 Pro Skiff

Overview

The all-new MAKO® 18 Pro Skiff is built for anglers who demand stealth, stability, and peak performance in shallow water. Its advanced hull design is packed with lightweight flotation foam that insulates sound, allowing you to move silently through skinny water. With an ultra-shallow draft and a wide beam, the 18 Pro Skiff offers exceptional stability—ideal for poling, casting flies, or navigating tight inshore zones with confidence.

Thanks to the Rapid Planing System™ transom, the skiff delivers enhanced rear lift for quicker, smoother takeoffs in shallow conditions. From bow to stern, the boat is rock-solid, providing edge-to-edge stability that makes fishing more comfortable and efficient. Six vertical rod holders keep your gear within reach, while additional storage under the front deck ensures everything stays organized. Trim tab provisions and an optional poling platform add versatility, making this skiff a serious inshore threat.

Every 18 Pro Skiff comes paired with a custom-fit, fully galvanized trailer designed for long-lasting corrosion resistance. The swing-away tongue adds convenience and expands your storage options. Whether you're launching at sunrise or trailering home at sunset, this setup is built for durability and ease.

The new MAKO 18 Pro Skiff isn’t just a boat—it’s your edge inshore. Ready to fish. Ready to perform. Ready to dominate.

Features may include:

Baitwell
  • Aft 26-gal. (98.42 L) baitwell with Pro-Air® aeration system.
Console
  • Console side rails with six vertical rod holders & tool holder slots.
Console Seat
  • Fiberglass forward-console seat with padded seat cushion.
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
Console
  • Fiberglass forward-console seat w/padded seat cushion
  • Infused console
  • Contoured acrylic windscreen
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
Hardware
  • Reboarding step & powdercoated aluminum grab handle
  • 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
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
Trailer
  • Custom aluminum single-axle trailer
  • 15" (38.1 cm) hot-dipped galvanized wheels w/bias ply tires
  • Torsion axles

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Highlights

  • Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • 2026
  • Mako
  • 18 Pro Skiff Base
  • 7' 10'' (2.39 m)
  • Average: 1740 lbs. (789.25 kg)
  • Available
  • Bottom: 6' 2'' (1.88 m)
  • Package: 6' 9'' (2.06 m)

Specifications

  • 2026
  • Mako
  • 18 Pro Skiff
  • Base
  • Center Console
  • 18' 6'' (5.64 m) | Storage: 23' 3'' (7.09 m)
  • Bottom: 6' 2'' (1.88 m)
  • Package: 6' 9'' (2.06 m)
  • At Center Line: 25'' (63.5 cm)
  • 7' 10'' (2.39 m)
  • Interior: 17.5'' (44.45 cm)
  • 12'' (30.48 cm)
  • 37 gal. (140.05 L)
  • Max. Person: 850 lbs (385.55 kg) | Max. Person, Motor & Gear: 1850 lbs (839.15 kg)
  • Max: 5 persons
  • Average: 1740 lbs. (789.25 kg)
  • Average Hull: 1100 lbs. (498.95 kg) | Average Package: 2700 lbs (1224.7 kg)
  • Max. Recommended: 175 HP