Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Donzi 26 ZF 2010 vs Donzi 32 ZF 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Donzi 26 ZF 2010 vs Donzi 32 ZF 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 32 ZF 2007 measures 32,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 5,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Donzi 26 ZF 2010 at 26,6 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Donzi 26 ZF 2010 tips the scales at 655 lbs — 579 lbs more than the Donzi 32 ZF 2007 at 76 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 550 hp, the Donzi 32 ZF 2007 has a 50-hp advantage over the Donzi 26 ZF 2010's 500-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Donzi 26 ZF 2010 carries 186 gallons versus 29 gallons in the Donzi 32 ZF 2007. 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 32 ZF 2007 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Donzi 26 ZF 2010 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Donzi 32 ZF 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Donzi 32 ZF 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 32,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Donzi 26 ZF 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 11 in. (2.7 m)
Beam9 ft. 2 in. (2.79 m)
Beam - Meters2.72
Beam - Meters2.79
Beam - Inches107
Beam - Inches11
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. (2.13 m) w/T-Top: 7 ft. 10 in. (2.38 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 2 in. (2.18 m) w/Arch: 7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m) w/T-Top: 8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Deadrise22℃ Z-Tech
Deadrise22℃ Z-Tech
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.93 m)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (1.09 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail6,550 lbs. (2,970.37 kg)
Weight - Detail7,600 lbs. (3,447 kg)
Weight - kg2971.03
Weight - kg3447.3
Weight - lbs.655
Weight - lbs.76
Length - Meters8.09
Length - Meters9.78
Length - Feet26.58
Length - Feet32
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 7 in. (8.09 m)
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 1 in. (9.78 m)
Length overall - Meters8.1
Length overall - Meters9.78
Length overall - Inches319
Length overall - Inches385
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail186 gal. (704.04 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail290 gal. (1,097.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters704.09
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1097.77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal186
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max500 hp (327.85 kW)
Engine max550 hp (447.42 kW)
Operational Info
HeadPorta-potti
HeadPorta-potti in console
Water capacity7 gal. (26.49 l)
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)