Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Donzi 22 Classic 2021 vs Donzi 38 ZX 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Donzi 22 Classic 2021 vs Donzi 38 ZX 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 1 100 hp, the Donzi 38 ZX 2008 has a 750-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 ZX 2008 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 ZX 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Donzi 38 ZX 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 37,0 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 - Detail37 ft. 9 in. (11.51 m)
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet37
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters11.51
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches453
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. 3 in. (2.82 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.82
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches111
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22℃ Z-Tech
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.71
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches28
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail11,500 lbs. (5,216 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg5216.31
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.115
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters11.51
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMERCURY
Engine makenot available
Horsepower350 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail225 gal. (851.7 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters851.72
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal225
Engine maxnot available
Engine max1,100 hp (820.27 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headnot available
HeadShower, sink and porta-potti
Headroomnot available
Headroom5 ft. 10 in. (1.78 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity31 gal. (117.3 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail10 gal. (37.9 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeDonzi
Modelnot available
Model38 ZX
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee