Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Donzi 22 Classic "Aronow Edition" 2005 vs Donzi F22 1980 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Donzi 22 Classic "Aronow Edition" 2005 vs Donzi F22 1980 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 470 hp, the Donzi 22 Classic "Aronow Edition" 2005 has a 170-hp advantage over the Donzi F22 1980's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Donzi 22 Classic "Aronow Edition" 2005 and its 470-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Donzi F22 1980 with its 300-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeDonzi
Makenot available
Model22 Classic "Aronow Edition"
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 0 in. (3.13 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail28 in. (.71 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters0.71
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches28
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise24℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (0.41 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.79 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,400 lbs. (1,542 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1542.21
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.34
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters6.86
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in. (6.86 m)
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches27
Length overall - Inches264
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal. (196.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine max470 hp (223.71 kw)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower