Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Donzi 22 Classic 2021 vs Donzi 35 ZF Cuddy 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Donzi 22 Classic 2021 vs Donzi 35 ZF Cuddy 2011 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 35 ZF Cuddy 2011 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 35 ZF Cuddy 2011 is rated for 10 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 35 ZF Cuddy 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Donzi 35 ZF Cuddy 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 33,3 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 - Detail33 ft. 4 in. (10.5 m)
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet33.33
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters10.16
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches4
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. 2 in. (2.79 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.79
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches11
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 2 in. (2.18 m) With Arch: 7 ft. 9 in. (2.35 m) With T-Top: 8 ft. 8 in. (2.63 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] - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (0.88 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail8,000 lbs. (3,628 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3628.74
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters10.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMERCURY
Engine makenot available
Horsepower350 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail261 gal. (987.97 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters987.99
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal261
Engine maxnot available
Engine max700 hp (522.2 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headnot available
HeadPorta Pottie Enclosed in center console with fresh water shower & sink
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Storagenot available
StorageBaitwell: 28 gal. (189.27 l)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity14 gal. (52.99 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeDonzi
Modelnot available
Model35 ZF Cuddy
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee