Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Donzi 22 Classic 2020 vs Donzi 29 ZF Open 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Donzi 22 Classic 2020 vs Donzi 29 ZF Open 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 550 hp, the Donzi 29 ZF Open 2008 has a 120-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 18 gallons in the Donzi 29 ZF Open 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 29 ZF Open 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 29 ZF Open 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Donzi 29 ZF Open 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,0 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 - Detail28 ft. 7 in. (8.71 m)
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters8.71
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches343
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. 0 in. (2.74 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 2 in. (2.18 m) w/T-Top: 7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m) w/Arch: 8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22℃ Z-Tech
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail6,200 lbs. (2,812 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.62
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.71
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal43
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Liters162.77
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine makenot available
Horsepower430 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681.42 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max550 hp (372.85 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headnot available
HeadPorta-potti
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity7 gal. (26.5 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeDonzi
Modelnot available
Model29 ZF Open
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee