Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Donzi 22 Classic 2020 vs Donzi 43 ZR 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Donzi 22 Classic 2020 vs Donzi 43 ZR 2013 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 2 700 hp, the Donzi 43 ZR 2013 has a 2 270-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 43 ZR 2013 carries 314 gallons versus 43 gallons in the Donzi 22 Classic 2020. 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 43 ZR 2013 is rated for 13 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 43 ZR 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Donzi 43 ZR 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 42,8 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 - Detail42 ft. 10 in. (13.06 m)
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet42.83
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters13.06
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches514
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.69
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches106
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseVariable
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail30 in. (0.76 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.76
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches3
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (0.97 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail13,000 lbs. (5,897 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg5896.7
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.13
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters13.06
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal43
Fuel tank capacity - Gal314
Fuel tank capacity - Liters162.77
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1188.62
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine makenot available
Horsepower430 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail314 gal. (1,188 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max2,700 hp (2,013 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed with Porta-potti, fresh water 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
Model43 ZR
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee