2026 Ranger Z518
About This Yacht
The 2026 Ranger Z518 is an 18-foot fiberglass bay boat built around serious fishing performance and storage. Powered by a standard 150-horsepower Mercury engine, it delivers strong speed and fuel economy; a 200-horsepower V8 FourStroke option is available for those seeking greater output. The 97-inch beam and oversize casting deck create a stable, spacious platform for working the water.
The boat maximizes working storage with a pair of 8-foot rod boxes, an insulated gel-coated in-deck cooler, and a large starboard gear box. A recessed trolling motor pedal and SRS Soft-Ride seating support extended time on the water. Push-to-close latches replace standard twist latches throughout, reducing tripping hazards on deck.
Construction combines a foam-filled core with strategically positioned pultruded fiberglass for solid, integrated rigidity. The console features full precision gauges and accommodates electronics up to 12 inches, finished with matte black accents and integrated LED navigation lights. A Ranger Trail trailer is included as standard equipment.