Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Donzi 22 ZX 2005 vs Donzi 39 ZSC 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Donzi 22 ZX 2005 vs Donzi 39 ZSC 2007 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Donzi 22 ZX 2005 measures 22,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 18,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Donzi 39 ZSC 2007 at 4,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Donzi 39 ZSC 2007 tips the scales at 168 lbs — 130 lbs less than the Donzi 22 ZX 2005 at 38 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Donzi 39 ZSC 2007 tops out at 940 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 39 ZSC 2007 carries 302 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 39 ZSC 2007 is rated for 12 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 39 ZSC 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Donzi 39 ZSC 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 4,0 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
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m)
Beam12 ft. 2 in. (3.71 m)
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Meters3.71
Beam - Inches93
Beam - Inches146
Deadrise22℃ Z-Tech
Deadrise22℃ Z-Tech
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (0.43 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail27 in. (0.69 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.69
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches27
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail3,800 lbs. (1,724 kg)
Weight - Detail16,800 lbs. (7,620 kg)
Weight - kg1723.65
Weight - kg7620.35
Weight - lbs.38
Weight - lbs.168
Length - Meters6.78
Length - Meters12.47
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet4
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches11
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in. (6.78 m)
Length overall - Detail40 ft. 11 in. (12.47 m)
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Meters12.47
Length overall - Inches267
Length overall - Inches491
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m) w/Arch 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.59
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches102
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal. (193.1 1)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail302 gal. (1,143.4 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1143.19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel tank capacity - Gal302
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine max940 hp (700.96 kW)
Operational Info
Headroom3 ft. 9 in. (1.14 m)
Headroom6 ft. 0 in. (1.91 m)
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacity7 gal. (26.5 l)
Water capacity50 gal. (189.3 l)
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass