Tadpole's Marine
6545 US-70,
Mead Oklahoma, 73449
Tel:580-931-3240
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2025 Mako 18 Pro Skiff Patriot Edition

Year 2025
Length 18'6 ft

The all-new 18 Pro Skiff Patriot edition takes the proven shallow water performance of the 18 Pro Skiff and adds a compete roster of premium inshore and nearshore goodies with one-of-a-kind patriotic touches that set off this special edition on the water and at the ramp. An eye-catching two-tone hull hints at the performance and features the Patriot Edition carries, beginning with the Gen 2 Rapid Planing System™ hull for instant shallow-water holeshots and on-rails handling across the flats.

A GPS-enabled Minn Kota® Riptide trolling motor with I-Pilot® control keeps you “anchored” in position in current, wind, and waves while the 175HP Mercury® ProXS meshes with trim tabs to deliver sizzling performance and a smooth ride across chop. At the helm, a 7” Sharktooth™ digital gauge is standard and complements the Wet Sounds® four-speaker stereo. Rounding out this special edition is a custom patriotic color scheme and decking with a saltwater-ready trailer tailor-made for the hull that sits on it. Become the envy of the flats and terror of the fish in the 18 Pro Skiff Patriot Edition.

Specifications

Year Built 2025
Category Power
Length Overall 18'6 ft
Beam 7'10 ft
Number of Passengers 5
Construction Fiberglass
Min Draft 1 ft
Fuel Tank Cap. 37 gal
Water Tank Cap. 0 gal
Water Heater Cap. 0 gal
Holding Tank Cap. 0 gal
Additional Specs
  • 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"

Standard Features

PATRIOT EDITION

  • Color: 2-tone hull in MAKO® Bone White & Mariner Blue w/MAKO® Bone White decks & lids

  • Minn Kota® Riptide Terrova® 24V, 80-lb. (36.29 kg) thrust, 60" (1.52 m) shaft trolling motor w/i-Pilot®

  • SeaStar® tilt hydraulic steering

  • Stainless steel 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

  • Poling platform w/push-pole holders on gunnel

  • PATRIOT 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—White

  • Lenco trim tabs

  • 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

  • White powdercoated rails

  • 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

  • Reboarding step & powdercoated aluminum grab handle

  • 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