Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Donzi 22 Classic 2021 vs Donzi 28 ZXO 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Donzi 22 Classic 2021 vs Donzi 28 ZXO 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 700 hp, the Donzi 28 ZXO 2008 has a 350-hp advantage over the Donzi 22 Classic 2021's 350-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 28 ZXO 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Donzi 22 Classic 2021 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Donzi 28 ZXO 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Donzi 28 ZXO 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 2021 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. 7 in. (8.41 m)
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet27
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters8.41
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches331
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22℃ Z-Tech
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (0.61 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches24
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 - Detail6,500 lbs. (2,948 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2948.35
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.65
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.41
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMERCURY
Engine makenot available
Horsepower350 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail94 gal. (355.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters355.83
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal94
Engine maxnot available
Engine max700 hp (521.99 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headnot available
HeadPorta-potti
Headroomnot available
Headroom4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeDonzi
Modelnot available
Model28 ZXO
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee