Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Donzi 32 ZF Open 2010 vs Donzi 38 ZX 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Donzi 32 ZF Open 2010 vs Donzi 38 ZX 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 38 ZX 2007 measures 37,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 4,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Donzi 32 ZF Open 2010 at 32,1 feet (2010). At 76 lbs and 115 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 1 100 hp, the Donzi 38 ZX 2007 has a 500-hp advantage over the Donzi 32 ZF Open 2010'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 38 ZX 2007 carries 225 gallons versus 29 gallons in the Donzi 32 ZF Open 2010. 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 38 ZX 2007 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Donzi 32 ZF Open 2010 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Donzi 38 ZX 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Donzi 38 ZX 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 37,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Donzi 32 ZF Open 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model32 ZF Open
Model38 ZX
Model Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 2 in. (2.79 m)
Beam9 ft. 3 in. (2.82 m)
Beam - Meters2.79
Beam - Meters2.82
Beam - Inches11
Beam - Inches111
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 2 in. (2.18 m) w/Arch: 7 ft. 9 in. (2.35 m) w/T-Top: 8 ft. 8 in. (2.63 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.64
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches104
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22℃ Z-Tech
Deadrise22℃ Z-Tech
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] meters0.71
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [drive up] inches28
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (0.88 m)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detail7,600 lbs. (3,446.6 kg)
Weight - Detail11,500 lbs. (5,216 kg)
Weight - kg3447.3
Weight - kg5216.31
Weight - lbs.76
Weight - lbs.115
Length - Meters9.77
Length - Meters11.51
Length - Feet32.08
Length - Feet37
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 1 in. (9.77 m)
Length overall - Detail37 ft. 9 in. (11.51 m)
Length overall - Meters9.78
Length overall - Meters11.51
Length overall - Inches385
Length overall - Inches453
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail290 gal. (1,097.68 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail225 gal. (851.7 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1097.77
Fuel tank capacity - Liters851.72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel tank capacity - Gal225
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Drive typeI/O
Engine max600 hp (447.42 kW)
Engine max1,100 hp (820.27 kW)
Operational Info
HeadPorta-potti in console
HeadShower, sink and porta-potti
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)
Water capacity31 gal. (117.3 l)
Headroomnot available
Headroom5 ft. 10 in. (1.78 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail10 gal. (37.9 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal1