Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Donzi 29 ZF Cuddy 2008 vs Donzi Z29 Firefox 1986 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Donzi 29 ZF Cuddy 2008 vs Donzi Z29 Firefox 1986 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 550 hp, the Donzi 29 ZF Cuddy 2008 has a 290-hp advantage over the Donzi Z29 Firefox 1986's 260-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Donzi 29 ZF Cuddy 2008 and its 550-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Donzi Z29 Firefox 1986 with its 260-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeDonzi
Makenot available
Model29 ZF Cuddy
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 0 in. (2.74 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inchesnot available
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 - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22℃ Z-Tech
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (0.53 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail6,000 lbs. (2,722 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2721.55
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.6
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters8.71
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet29
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 7 in. (8.71 m)
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.71
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inches343
Length overall - Inches348
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail180 gal. (681.42 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Drive typeinboard
Engine max550 hp (372.85 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower260 hp
Operational Info
HeadPorta-potti
Headnot available
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity7 gal. (26.5 l)
Water capacitynot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower