Screaming Performance And Value
In the 18-foot class, the Ranger® Z518 stands alone in terms of all-out performance, fishability, and features. With the standard 150-horsepower Mercury®, you’ll enjoy invigorating performance and economy, but opting for the 200-horse V8 FourStroke opens the door to a new level of all-out adrenaline-pumping exhilaration. And new for 2025 are standard push-to-close latches that eliminate the tripping hazard presented by twist-to-close latches.
We’ve maximized storage space up front with a pair of 8-foot rod boxes, a gelcoat-lined, insulated in-deck cooler and spacious starboard gear box. The oversize casting deck and 97-inch beam deliver a stout, stable platform. A foam-filled core and strategically placed pultruded fiberglass material deliver unshakable solidity and a one-piece feel throughout.
The console carries a full complement of precision gauges, the electronics of your choice up to 12” and stylish matte black accents. Integrated LED navigation lights, a recessed trolling motor pedal and SRS Soft-Ride™ seating round out this angler-centric rig that far outperforms its price tag. From daylight to dusk, the Ranger Z518 delivers features and value like none other.
Specifications
- Length: 18' 10''
- Beam: 97''
- Max. Recommended Hp: 200 Hp
- Engine Shaft Length: 20''
- Inside Depth: 21''
- Fuel Capacity: 39 Gal.
- Livewell Capacity: 24 Gal.
- Total Person, Motor, Gear: 1350 Lbs.
- Approximate Boat Weight: 1650 Lbs.
- Rod Box Length - Port: 8'
- Rod Box Length - Center: 8'
- Max. Person Capacity: 4 Persons
- Trailer Gvwr: 3725 Lbs.
- Approximate Length On Trailer W/ Motor Down (May Vary With Engine Model And Set-Back Plate): 23' 7''
- Approx Length On Trailer W/Motor Down/Swing Tongue Open (May Vary With Engine Model/Set-Back Plate): 21' 7''
- Width On Trailer: 102''
Key Features
- Built to be Yours™ - Available with a wide array of custom-matched trolling motors, electronics, and accessories
- 200HP rating
- Maximized storage throughout, including 8' rod boxes
- Ranger Trail® trailer comes standard
- Recessed trolling motor pedal
- In-deck, gel-coated cooler
- Push-to-Close Latches
Custom Details
- Power Ventilation Rod Storage™
- Integrated center-storage rod & tackle management system
- Stainless steel push-to-close locking latches
- Carpeted rod storage w/ organizers
- Ranger® tournament measuring board integrated at front deck step
- Runnin' rod rack w/ retractable strap
- Remote drain plug
- Tool holders at bow and front deck step
- Molded-in driver / passenger footrests
- Integrated stainless steel cup holders
Electronics
- Built to be Yours™ - Available with a wide array of custom-matched trolling motors, electronics, and accessories
- Multi-function custom gauge package: speedometer, tachometer, fuel, trim, water pressure, temp & volt
- Easy-touch analog switching
- Keyed ignition
- Ranger® Umbilical™ dedicated bow-to-stern 6-gauge electronics wiring harness w/ 30A breaker
- Heavy Duty 6-gauge trolling motor wiring harness w/ 60A breaker
- Master Power on/off battery disconnect switch
- NOCO™ GB40 jump starter w/ on-board USB charging
- LED storage compartment lighting & LED courtesy & livewell lighting
- Integrated LED bow navigation lights & removable LED anchor light
- Lowrance® Eagle 5 at console
- On-Board Dual Pro® 15A x 3 Bank auto-detect lithium capable charger
Power/Performance
- MinnKota® Maxxum 70lb , 42" 24V trolling motor
- AGM Starting battery w/ tray
- (2) Trolling Battery trays (tray only)
- One-Piece-Feel Interloc Construction
- Pultruded Fiberglass Transom
- Integrated engine setback
- Hydraulic steering
- Recirculating aerated livewell w/ removable divider
- Venturi aeration system
- Recessed trolling motor foot pedal
- High performance stainless steel prop
- Foam-filled fiberglass stringer system
Safety/Comfort
- Upright Level Flotation exceeding all USCG & NMMA standards
- Fire extinguisher & horn
- Stainless steel seat bases
- Pop-up tie cleats
- Integrated grab handles
- Rite Track Keel®
- Automatic & manual bilge pumps
- Boarding ladder
Trailer Features
- Ranger® Boats Road Armor Equipped® trailer protectant coating
- 15" Machined/painted Raptor wheels w/ matching spare
- Ranger Trail® Vault® Hub lubrication system
- Fiberglass fenders w/ step pads
- Hydraulic surge disc brakes
- Swing-away tongue
- Integrated center-swing jack finished in black powdercoat
- Stainless steel ratcheting tie-downs
- LED lighting
- LED back-up lights
- NMMA®/NATM certified
Console Electronics
- Garmin® ECHOMAP UHD2 93sv w/GT36UHD & GT8HW-IH console
- Garmin® ECHOMAP Ultra 2 106sv w/GT-36UHD & GT8HW-IH console
- Garmin® ECHOMAP Ultra 2 126sv w/GT-36UHD & GT8HW-IH console
- Humminbird® HELIX 9 MSI+ GPS G4N console
- Humminbird® HELIX 10 MSI+ GPS G4N console
- Humminbird® SOLIX 10 CHIRP MEGA Si+ G3 console
- Lowrance® Eagle 5 console - STD
- Lowrance® Eagle 7 console
- Lowrance® Elite FS™ 9 w/ Active Imaging™ HD console
- Lowrance® HDS PRO 9 w/ Active Imaging™ HD console
- Lowrance® HDS PRO 12 w/ Active Imaging™ HD console
- Remove standard console electronics (credit given)
Bow Electronics
- Garmin® ECHOMAP UHD2 93sv bow
- Garmin® ECHOMAP UHD2 93sv w/ LiveScope Plus bow
- Garmin® ECHOMAP Ultra 2 106sv bow
- Garmin® ECHOMAP Ultra 2 106sv w/ LiveScope Plus bow
- Garmin® ECHOMAP Ultra 2 126sv bow
- Garmin® ECHOMAP Ultra 2 126sv w/ Livescope Plus bow
- Humminbird® HELIX 9 MSI+ GPS G4N bow
- Humminbird® HELIX 10 MDI GPS G4N bow
- Humminbird® HELIX 10 MSI+ GPS G4N bow
- Humminbird® HELIX 12 MDI GPS G4N bow
- Humminbird® HELIX 12 MSI+ GPS G4N bow
- Humminbird® SOLIX 10 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G3 bow
- Humminbird® SOLIX 12 CHIRP MEGA Si+ G3 bow
- Lowrance® Eagle 5 bow
- Lowrance® Eagle 7 bow
- Lowrance® Elite FS 9 bow
- Lowrance® HDS PRO 9 bow
- Lowrance® HDS PRO 9 w/ Active Target 2 transducer bow
- Lowrance® HDS PRO 12 bow
- Lowrance® HDS PRO 12 w/ Active Target 2 transducer bow
Electronics Accessories
- Humminbird® SOLIX external GPS receiver w/ heading sensor
- Lowrance® Point 1 External GPS Module
Trolling Motors
- Garmin® Force 50" / 24V
- Lowrance® Ghost 47" / 24V
- Minn Kota® Fortrex 80lb / 45" / DSC / 24V
- Minn Kota® Maxxum 70lb / 42" / 24V - STD
- Minn Kota® Ultrex 80lb / 45" / DSC / 24V
- Minn Kota® Ultrex 80lb / 45" / MDI / 24V
- Minn Kota® Ultrex™ QUEST 115lb / 45" / DSC / 24V
- Minn Kota® Ultrex™ QUEST 115lb / 52" / DSC / 24V
- Minn Kota® Ultrex™ QUEST 115lb / 45" / MSI / 24V
- Minn Kota® Ultrex™ QUEST 115lb / 52" / MSI / 24V
- Trolling motor backout / 24V pre-rig (credit given)
- Freshwater Trolling Motor Plug
Trolling Motor Accessories
- Freshwater trolling motor plug / replace hardwire connector
Battery Charger
- Battery charge gauge
- Dual Pro® on-board charger 15A x 3 bank - STD
Color
- Custom color package (includes waterline stripe)
- Pro Team decal package - STD
- Standard with black decals
- Standard with silver decals
Covers & Tops
- Deluxe boat cover flat (motor hood not included)
- Engine hood cover - main engine
Gauge Package
- Mercury® digital gauges - 4 SC 1000 gray
Keel Protectors
- Hamby's 6' Keel Protector / Black
Lights
- LED light package - compartment, cockpit and livewell
Miscellaneous Features
- Extra 12 volt receptacle
- Port console
- Transom saver
Packages
- Tournament Elite Package: includes battery w/ holder / trolling motor (two), Lowrance® Elite FS 9 console backmount, Lowrance® Elite FS 9 bow backmount, Minn Kota® Ultrex 80lb / 45" / DSC / 24V, manual setback plate, Hamby's 6' keel protector / black
- Z Pack Package: includes battery charge gauge, LED light package with compartment, cockpit, and livewell lights, deluxe boat cover raised (engine hood not included)
Plumbing
- Pure Oxygen generator
- Remote drain plug - STD
- Venturi aeration system - STD
- Venturi aeration system - remote pump-out
Radio
- Stereo AM / FM with MP3 jack and Bluetooth NEMA 2000 capable
Seats, Poles, & Bases
- 3-across seat pedestal bases on front deck
- Bike Seat (replaces fold-down)
- Center flip seat
- Fold-down seat exchange (bike seat to fold down)
Setback Plate
- LED gauge for TH Marine hydraulic setback plate
- Manual setback plate
- TH Marine Atlas Hydraulic setback plate (must order additional trim lever)
Battery
- AGM cranking battery - STD
- Battery holder only for trolling motor batteries (2) - standard with 24V trolling motor
- Battery w/ holder / trolling motor (2)
- Lithium RB80 trolling battery w/ holder (two)
Steering, Trim & Throttle
- SeaStar foot throttle w/ slide
- Tilt helm
- Trim Switch Lever Control (Dual)
- Trim Switch Lever Control (Single)
Remote Anchors
- Minn Kota® Raptor 8' w/ remote and bracket - black - starboard
- Minn Kota® Raptor 8' w/ remote and bracket - black - dual
- Power-Pole® wireless foot switches - CM2
- Power-Pole® Blade™ 8' w/ remote and bracket - black - starboard
- Power-Pole® Blade™ 8' w/ remote and bracket - black - dual
Trailer Accessories
- 15" Raptor II wheels (silver painted) - single axle only - STD
- 15" Raptor II wheels (chrome) - single axle only
- 14" Raptor II wheels (silver painted) - tandem axle only
- 14" Raptor II wheels (chrome) - tandem axle only
- 17" Challenger II wheels (chrome finish) - tandem axle only
- 17" Challenger II wheels (matte black finish) - tandem axle only
- Fiberglass bow step
- Fiberglass bow entry step
- Tandem axle / tandem brake upgrade - fiberglass fenders
- International trailer option
- Stainless steel retractable trailer tie downs - STD