Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Donzi 28 ZXO 2007 vs Donzi 32 ZF 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Donzi 28 ZXO 2007 vs Donzi 32 ZF 2005 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 2005 measures 32,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Donzi 28 ZXO 2007 at 27,0 feet (2007). At 65 lbs and 76 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 700 hp, the Donzi 28 ZXO 2007 has a 100-hp advantage over the Donzi 32 ZF 2005's 600-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 28 ZXO 2007 carries 94 gallons versus 29 gallons in the Donzi 32 ZF 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 32 ZF 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Donzi 28 ZXO 2007 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 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Donzi 32 ZF 2005 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 28 ZXO 2007 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 Year2007
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft. 2 in. (2.79 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.79
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches11
Deadrise22℃ Z-Tech
Deadrise22℃ Z-Tech
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (0.61 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] meters0.71
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inches28
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (0.97 m)
Draft [max] - Detail43 in. (1.09 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches43
Weight - Detail6,500 lbs. (2,948 kg)
Weight - Detail7,600 lbs. (3,447 kg)
Weight - kg2948.35
Weight - kg3447.3
Weight - lbs.65
Weight - lbs.76
Length - Meters8.41
Length - Meters9.78
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet32
Length - Inches7
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 7 in. (8.41 m)
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 1 in. (9.78 m)
Length overall - Meters8.41
Length overall - Meters9.78
Length overall - Inches331
Length overall - Inches385
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
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 - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail94 gal. (355.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail290 gal. (1,097.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters355.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1097.77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal94
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max700 hp (521.99 kW)
Engine max600 hp (447.42 kw)
Operational Info
HeadPorta-potti
Headnot available
Headroom4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)