Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Donzi 22 ZX 2005 vs Donzi 25 Zx 1997: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Donzi 22 ZX 2005 vs Donzi 25 Zx 1997 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 Donzi 25 Zx 1997 tops out at 415 hp. Engine specs for the Donzi 22 ZX 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Donzi 25 Zx 1997 carries 82 gallons versus 51 gallons in the Donzi 22 ZX 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Donzi 25 Zx 1997 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Donzi 22 ZX 2005 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Donzi 25 Zx 1997 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Donzi 25 Zx 1997 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Donzi 22 ZX 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeDonzi
Makenot available
Model22 ZX
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches93
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22℃ Z-Tech
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (0.43 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,800 lbs. (1,724 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1723.65
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3800
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters6.78
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in. (6.78 m)
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches267
Length overall - Inches300
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal. (193.1 1)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters310.4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel tank capacity - Gal82
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower415 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Headroom3 ft. 9 in. (1.14 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity7 gal. (26.5 l)
Water capacitynot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower