Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Donzi 22 Classic 2009 vs Donzi Z29 Firefox 1986 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Donzi 22 Classic 2009 vs Donzi Z29 Firefox 1986 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 425 hp, the Donzi 22 Classic 2009 has a 165-hp advantage over the Donzi Z29 Firefox 1986's 260-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Donzi Z29 Firefox 1986 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Donzi 22 Classic 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Donzi Z29 Firefox 1986 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Donzi Z29 Firefox 1986 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 29,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Donzi 22 Classic 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeDonzi
Makenot available
Model22 Classic
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. (3.13 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches84
Beam - 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 - Feet22.5
Length - Feet29
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in. (6.86 m)
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inches27
Length overall - Inches348
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
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 max425 hp (223.7 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower260 hp
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower