Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Donzi 22 Classic 2021 vs Donzi 38 ZFX Open 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Donzi 22 Classic 2021 vs Donzi 38 ZFX Open 2009 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 900 hp, the Donzi 38 ZFX Open 2009 has a 550-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 38 ZFX Open 2009 is rated for 11 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 38 ZFX Open 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Donzi 38 ZFX Open 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 38,5 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 - Detail38 ft. 6 in. (11.73 m)
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet38.5
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters11.73
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches462
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. 5 in. (2.86 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.87
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches113
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 5 in. (1.64 m) w/ T-Top 8 ft. 8 in. (2.63 m) w/ Arch: 9 ft. (2.74 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.74
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches108
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22℃ Z-Tech
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (0.63 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches25
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 - Detail10,200 lbs. (4,625.7 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg4626.64
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.102
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters11.73
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMERCURY
Engine makenot available
Horsepower350 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeOutboard - Triple
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail318 gal. (1,203.73 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1203.76
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal318
Engine maxnot available
Engine max900 hp (671.13 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headnot available
HeadHead - In console w/ fresh water shower, sink & porta-potti
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeDonzi
Modelnot available
Model38 ZFX Open
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee