Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Donzi 26 ZX 2006 vs Donzi 41 ZSC 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Donzi 26 ZX 2006 vs Donzi 41 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 26 ZX 2006 measures 26,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 22,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Donzi 41 ZSC 2007 at 4,0 feet (2007). At 58 lbs and 17 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 940 hp, the Donzi 41 ZSC 2007 has a 440-hp advantage over the Donzi 26 ZX 2006'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 41 ZSC 2007 carries 302 gallons versus 94 gallons in the Donzi 26 ZX 2006. 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 41 ZSC 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Donzi 26 ZX 2006 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Donzi 41 ZSC 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Donzi 41 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 26 ZX 2006 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 Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam12 ft. 2 in. (3.71 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.71
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches146
Deadrise22℃ Z-Tech
Deadrise22℃ Z-Tech
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (0.61 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.69 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail5,800 lbs. (2,231 kg)
Weight - Detail17,000 lbs. (7,701.07 kg) appr
Weight - kg2630.83
Weight - kg7711.06
Weight - lbs.58
Weight - lbs.17
Length - Meters8.05
Length - Meters12.47
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet4
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches11
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 5 in. (8.05 m)
Length overall - Detail40 ft. 11 in. (12.47 m)
Length overall - Meters8.05
Length overall - Meters12.47
Length overall - Inches317
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 - Detail94 gal. (355.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail302 gal. (1,143.4 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters355.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1143.19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal94
Fuel tank capacity - Gal302
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max500 hp (470 kW)
Engine max940 hp (700.96 kW)
Operational Info
HeadPorta-potti
Headnot available
Headroom4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m)
Headroom6 ft. 0 in. (1.91 m)
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacity7 gal. (26.5 l)
Water capacity50 gal. (189.3 l)
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