Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Donzi 22 Classic 2020 vs Donzi 27 ZR 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Donzi 22 Classic 2020 vs Donzi 27 ZR 2008 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 525 hp, the Donzi 27 ZR 2008 has a 95-hp advantage over the Donzi 22 Classic 2020's 430-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Donzi 22 Classic 2020 carries 43 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Donzi 27 ZR 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Donzi 27 ZR 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Donzi 22 Classic 2020 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Donzi 27 ZR 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Donzi 27 ZR 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Donzi 22 Classic 2020 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 2 in. (8.24 m)
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet27
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters8.28
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches326
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches1
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseVariable
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail32 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail5,500 lbs. (approx)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2494.76
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.55
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.24
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal43
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Liters162.77
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine makenot available
Horsepower430 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (340.68 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max525 hp (391.49 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headnot available
HeadPorta-potti
Headroomnot available
Headroom48 in. (1.21 m)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeDonzi
Modelnot available
Model27 ZR
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee