Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Donzi 22 Classic 2021 vs Donzi 35 ZR 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Donzi 22 Classic 2021 vs Donzi 35 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 1 050 hp, the Donzi 35 ZR 2006 has a 700-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 ZR 2006 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 ZR 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Donzi 35 ZR 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 35,0 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 - Detail35 ft. 3 in. (10.74 m)
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet35
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters10.74
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches423
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseVariable
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (.86 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (.64 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail7,800 lbs. (3,447.30 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3538.02
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.78
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters10.74
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMERCURY
Engine makenot available
Horsepower350 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail165 gal. (624.59 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters624.59
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal165
Engine maxnot available
Engine max1,050 hp (782.98 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed with Porta-potti, sink and shower
Headroomnot available
Headroom60 in. (1.52 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity10 gal. (37.85 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeDonzi
Modelnot available
Model35 ZR
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006