Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Donzi 22 Classic 2020 vs Donzi 38 ZR 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Donzi 22 Classic 2020 vs Donzi 38 ZR 2006 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 2 150 hp, the Donzi 38 ZR 2006 has a 1 720-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 21 gallons in the Donzi 38 ZR 2006. 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 38 ZR 2006 is rated for 11 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 38 ZR 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Donzi 38 ZR 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 38,0 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 - Detail38 ft. 3 in. (11.66 m)
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet38
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters11.66
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches459
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.64
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches104
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseVariable
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.71
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches28
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail8,500 lbs. (3,855.54 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3855.53
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.85
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters11.66
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal43
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters162.77
Fuel tank capacity - Liters794.94
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine makenot available
Horsepower430 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail210 gal. (795 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max2,150 hp (1,603.25 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed with Porta-potti, sink and shower
Headroomnot available
Headroom60 in. (1.52 m)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity10 gal. (37.85 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeDonzi
Modelnot available
Model38 ZR
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006