Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Donzi 29 ZF Cuddy 2007 vs Donzi 32 ZF 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Donzi 29 ZF Cuddy 2007 vs Donzi 32 ZF 2006 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 2006 measures 32,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Donzi 29 ZF Cuddy 2007 at 28,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Donzi 32 ZF 2006 tips the scales at 7 600 lbs - 1 600 lbs less than the Donzi 29 ZF Cuddy 2007 at 6 000 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 29 ZF Cuddy 2007 has a 50-hp advantage over the Donzi 32 ZF 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 32 ZF 2006 carries 290 gallons versus 180 gallons in the Donzi 29 ZF Cuddy 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 2006 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Donzi 29 ZF Cuddy 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 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Donzi 32 ZF 2006 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 29 ZF Cuddy 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
Model29 ZF Cuddy
Model32 ZF
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 0 in. (2.74 m)
Beam9 ft. 2 in. (2.79 m)
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Meters2.79
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inches110
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 2 in. (2.18 m) w/T-Top: 7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m) w/Arch: 8 ft. 8 in. (2.64 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 - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Deadrise22℃ Z-Tech
Deadrise22℃ Z-Tech
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] meters0.71
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inches28
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detail43 in. (1.09 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches43
Weight - Detail6,000 lbs. (2,722 kg)
Weight - Detail7,600 lbs. (3,447 kg)
Weight - kg2721.55
Weight - kg3447.3
Weight - lbs.6000
Weight - lbs.7600
Length - Meters8.71
Length - Meters9.78
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet32
Length - Inches7
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 7 in. (8.71 m)
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 1 in. (9.78 m)
Length overall - Meters8.71
Length overall - Meters9.78
Length overall - Inches343
Length overall - Inches385
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681.42 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail290 gal. (1,097.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1097.77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal180
Fuel tank capacity - Gal290
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max550 hp (372.85 kW)
Engine max500 hp (447.42 kW)
Operational Info
HeadPorta-potti
HeadPorta-potti in console
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity7 gal. (26.5 l)
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)