2026 Avid 18 Vertex

The 2026 Avid 18 Vertex is an 18-foot aluminum bass boat powered by a Yamaha 115 SHO engine. Built for serious fishing, it combines responsive acceleration with shallow-water capability and a compact footprint suitable for lakes, rivers, and tournament environments. The hull design prioritizes deck space and stability across a beam of nearly 8 feet.

The layout features a three-across front deck seat base for flexible angler positioning, a hot foot with slide for hands-free throttle control, and organized coin box storage. The helm setup includes hydraulic BayStar tilt steering for smooth control and dual blinker switches for trim and jackplate adjustment. Navigation and fish-finding electronics comprise a dash-mounted Hummingbird Helix 7 and a bow-mounted Ultrex 80 DSC/MR trolling motor with a 45-inch shaft for precision spot lock capability.

The boat is equipped with a hydraulic jack plate for shallow-water performance tuning, an 18 Vertex full interior package in gray, and a metallic clear coat finish. Trailering gear includes a trailer with swing tongue for compact storage, stainless steel tiedowns, and a 14-inch spare tire. The package is engineered as a complete, ready-to-fish platform with minimal setup required.